Technology

The only thing preventing me from getting one is that I don't want another car payment and my condo doesn't have electric charging because dumbass boomers here don't realize EVs are the future. We could easily have a charging station installed and it would increase everyone's property values. These same boomers vote against electronic door locks because they can't be arsed with learning even simple technology. Now I have to hide a key outside like 1980s in case I lose my outer door key.

They should've thought about before they puffed metric tonnes of NOx into our lungs.

I got my first car 24 years ago. A hand-me-down that my grandpa bought with 87kkm on it, that my brother crashed. It took a lot of welding to get that car to pass inspection.

Four cars later I still have never owned a new car. I aim to buy 10yo without a loan. My current one no longer gets updated maps for its built-in infotainment system.

If I buy a 10yo EV it'll definitely need a new battery pack. That changes the economy completely. I guess it's cheaper to drive so I'd shell out for 10yo of driving in advance.

Not long time ago the ceos of european companies said that evs are just conceit

They are better if you own a house. Otherwise charging becomes a much larger issue. The cost of fast charging at a public charger isn't any cheaper than filling a gas tank and takes a lot longer with fewer options.

I'm also worried about battery lifespan. My gamily has had 2 hybrids, and both became standard ICE cars because the batteries failed and cost more than the cars are worth to replace. I drive about 35,000 miles a year, and need something that will last. I bought a used 2005 F150 that now has almost 600,000 miles on it with the original engine, and if it does have a failire, I can buy a new engine for about $3500, whereas an EV battery costs 15-20 grand.