US policymakers are rolling out big incentives for electric vehicle buyers who surrender a gas-powered model, advancing efforts to cut carbon emissions.
I could keep driving my same car for another 5 years, at the cost of about $150 month plus odd repairs, or I can pay $300/ month for something new. I have big worries about the cost of battery repairs as well.
I really want to adopt an EV, but my clunker is super cheap to drive and easy to fix.
Eventually, yeah. If I add a new motor and clutch over that time the cost goes up to $200/month. I’m still not high enough to justify the cost of a new car with increased insurance and taxes.
I could keep driving my same car for another 5 years, at the cost of about $150 month plus odd repairs, or I can pay $300/ month for something new. I have big worries about the cost of battery repairs as well.
I really want to adopt an EV, but my clunker is super cheap to drive and easy to fix.
At some point you end up needing an expensive repair and the price calculus changes.
Eventually, yeah. If I add a new motor and clutch over that time the cost goes up to $200/month. I’m still not high enough to justify the cost of a new car with increased insurance and taxes.