• abcdqfr@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Dont forget your cost per mile of maintenance. ICE aint cheap to roll around forever. Emissions and tires/brakes will get ya. Idk, thought I had more substance when I started typing

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      2 months ago

      I love the idea of EVs, drove one for awhile, but as a note, tires do wear out faster on EVs because they are heavier.

      But yes gas is more expensive in most areas, and EVs save on brakes with regen.

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        2 months ago

        nd EVs save on brakes with regen.

        and oil changes, and transmission fluid, and alternator rebuilds… the complexity of ICE vehicles alone will be their downfall.

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          2 months ago

          All true.

          Still too expensive for your average Joe, unfortunately.

          Even with all the extra costs, I can still get an older ice car cheaper. I just bought an 07 Honda Fit for $1300, plus a few hundred for some suspension work I did myself. The thing runs like a champ, and I’m averaging 42.5mpg.

          I wish I could have an EV, but it’s just not cost effective yet. I plan to put another 100k on this Honda before reconsidering the market.