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You aren’t interested in any of that. When I say "My EV came with the charger and an electrician did it for $200, you’ll say “well that’s not usually how it goes! I know. I’m a paid Professional.”
I don’t need convincing, you don’t want convincing, anyone reading this can google and research about the tires (mine were still considered 80% by the dealership after 3 years and 40 something k)
So… whoops, kinda did go point by point. Guess when you actually owned an EV it’s not that complicated.
The tire thing is somewhat based in reality because of the weight but that’s marginal, I think this urban legend got compounded by folks getting their shiny performance model Tesla’s, probably their first fast car, going “weeeee” every time they take off from a red light at max speed and then being surprised the tires get chewed through.
Oh yeah there are downsides to EVs, but the upsides mostly outweighed them already in 2020.
I spent so little on “gas” with my EV. It was very hard to even pin down a number on my hydro bill because we redid the windows the same month we bought the EV, and our basement tenants moved out the month I got rid of it weirdly enough. It was something like $50-80 month, when I usually fill up twice a month with my current truck at ~$100/tank.
And I didn’t spend a penny on oil changes, so that’s $80 twice a year for my lazy ass that gets it done when I swap tires. I laughed when I read the manual for regular maintenance and it was like “moisturize window seals” and air filter changes until 60k or something stupid.
Coles notes is that EVs are really great, but there’s a few tradeoffs as we move towards full adoption. I’m glad I had mine, disappointed I had to give it up. But having it really let me see it in high def.
Can’t wait to go back.
The tires were more expensive (obviously they came with the car, but I bought winters from The dealership and I didn’t have as many choices,) but I never cheap out on tires.
You want to know what drove me the most insane about my EV?
The battery.
Not the 28kw lithium battery cells.
The lead acid starter battery.
In the year of our Lord 2018 I couldn’t start my car, because even though it was fully charged with 28kw of lithium power, it’s starter battery is some 1940’s lead acid box.
I had to buy a noco battery booster, essentially keeping a extra, separate 500watts or whatever in my trunk. Even though I had 28kw fully charged… In that vehicle…
Can use a regular outlet with the included portable charger to top off over night as well. Cost me $0 to install. I do this regularly. Some ignorant and stubborn people just want to find ways to make EV seem implausible and they’re usually the ones who have never used or owned one.
Naw, you are the “Professional”, I’m on holidays.
You aren’t interested in any of that. When I say "My EV came with the charger and an electrician did it for $200, you’ll say “well that’s not usually how it goes! I know. I’m a paid Professional.”
I don’t need convincing, you don’t want convincing, anyone reading this can google and research about the tires (mine were still considered 80% by the dealership after 3 years and 40 something k)
So… whoops, kinda did go point by point. Guess when you actually owned an EV it’s not that complicated.
Happy Holidays!
The tire thing is somewhat based in reality because of the weight but that’s marginal, I think this urban legend got compounded by folks getting their shiny performance model Tesla’s, probably their first fast car, going “weeeee” every time they take off from a red light at max speed and then being surprised the tires get chewed through.
Oh yeah there are downsides to EVs, but the upsides mostly outweighed them already in 2020.
I spent so little on “gas” with my EV. It was very hard to even pin down a number on my hydro bill because we redid the windows the same month we bought the EV, and our basement tenants moved out the month I got rid of it weirdly enough. It was something like $50-80 month, when I usually fill up twice a month with my current truck at ~$100/tank.
And I didn’t spend a penny on oil changes, so that’s $80 twice a year for my lazy ass that gets it done when I swap tires. I laughed when I read the manual for regular maintenance and it was like “moisturize window seals” and air filter changes until 60k or something stupid.
Coles notes is that EVs are really great, but there’s a few tradeoffs as we move towards full adoption. I’m glad I had mine, disappointed I had to give it up. But having it really let me see it in high def.
Can’t wait to go back.
The tires were more expensive (obviously they came with the car, but I bought winters from The dealership and I didn’t have as many choices,) but I never cheap out on tires.
You want to know what drove me the most insane about my EV?
The battery.
Not the 28kw lithium battery cells.
The lead acid starter battery.
In the year of our Lord 2018 I couldn’t start my car, because even though it was fully charged with 28kw of lithium power, it’s starter battery is some 1940’s lead acid box.
I had to buy a noco battery booster, essentially keeping a extra, separate 500watts or whatever in my trunk. Even though I had 28kw fully charged… In that vehicle…
Can use a regular outlet with the included portable charger to top off over night as well. Cost me $0 to install. I do this regularly. Some ignorant and stubborn people just want to find ways to make EV seem implausible and they’re usually the ones who have never used or owned one.