Next generation (2025, 2026+) BEVs will be the tipping point for the auto industry.

When BEVs have 500 mile+ per charge capacity, charging infrastructure becomes abundant, and 350kW+ charging is ubiquitous (<15 min recharges), there will no longer be any value proposition for ICEs whatsoever (outside of hobbyists).

Amazing how fast the change is happening.

Agree or disagree?

  • AbhiAKA@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    While I am interested in a BEV, I am on the fence since we drive less than 1k miles a month with 50% being local kids activities with another 50% being 120 miles weekend round trips. I wonder if the higher upfront cost for a bev will break even considering 10k miles driving pattern a year. And from what I read, EV’s do have faster tire replacements, higher depreciation, higher road tax (at least where I live ) so wondering about total cost of ownership over 10 years. This when I am only considering EV’s costing $30-40k.

    • Tamadrummer88@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I struggled with this for a long time till I settled on hybrids for my needs. I drive 7k miles a year and in all my calculations, with gas prices in my area (currently $2.54/gal), and electricity prices, and my math said I’d need to drive 15k or more a year to save any money in fuel. The upfront costs of an EV vs hybrid or ICE is also a factor for me too, and not everyone qualifies for the tax credit either.