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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. pornel · 1790592219 · focus · HN ↗

         When you buy used, the depreciation works in your favour.

         You can get a mint condition IONIQ 5 with 300bhp and 20-minute charging for less than a new Corolla.

         1. pjmlp · 1790592971 · focus · HN ↗

            Does it still charge as new?

            Used cars still take a full fuel tank.

            1. bryanlarsen · 1790594564 · focus · HN ↗

               Used cars have piston ring wear that reduces their efficiency and thus milage.

               1. pjmlp · 1790600535 · focus · HN ↗

                  Which can be repaired, even if the whole motor has to be opened.

                  1. timbit42 · 1790623667 · focus · HN ↗

                     Which costs money...

                     1. pjmlp · 1790668193 · focus · HN ↗

                        Much less than with a second hand EV, possible battery issues, and the whole subscription model.

                        1. bryanlarsen · 1790687789 · focus · HN ↗

                           A 250,000 mile Tesla battery is less likely to need replacement (3% odds p.a.) than a 250,000 mile Toyota engine (4% odds p.a.). And a Tesla battery is slightly below average reliability compared to other brands and of course a Toyota motor is more reliable than any other brand.

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