I need a new car, and I really want to go full electric. I’m wondering if anyone regrets buying one? What are the downsides?

  • ironhydroxide@sh.itjust.works
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    28 days ago

    That kind of range is a different vehicle. My 500e I bought for 7k. It’s the perfect commuter.

    Do you really NEED to be able to drive 300 miles every day? If so, battery isn’t likely for you. And if you don’t need to, why cry that it can’t?

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      28 days ago

      if you don’t need to, why cry that it can’t?

      Because I need to drive 300 miles every few months and a car I own that can do that is cheaper than a car that can’t and renting something that can for the few times I need it. Rental cars are expensive and most come with per mile charges on top of the daily rate.

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        28 days ago

        It takes less than twenty minutes to charge enough to make that in any modern ev. Unless you’re filling up on gas before your trips anyway, you’re still gonna have to stop. The difference in time is negligible.