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1. roschdal · 1790590149 · focus · HN ↗

   Electric cars (Tesla+) are much more expensive than gasoline cars to purchase initially.

   1. Ekaros · 1790590293 · focus · HN ↗

      Not to forget greater depreciation. So for those who drive relatively little the ICE card might still have lower total cost of ownership. Not to forget time comparison on fuelling versus charging.

      1. earthnail · 1790590530 · focus · HN ↗

         I would bet that this is different for cars made in the last 3-4 years. More and more stats from the automobile clubs are rolling in that show that electric vehicles last much longer, because they have less moving parts, and that batteries last much longer than expected.

         So as of today, I’d certainly buy electric if I was worried about depreciation.

         1. Ekaros · 1790591942 · focus · HN ↗

            It is not like normal cars don't already last very long time. Decade plus on good brands is nothing now. EVs may or may do pretty much the same.

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