I am seeing a lot of negative articles on EV’s lately. They are using the slowdown in EV sales as a result of people abandoning EV’s. Yet I believe the slowdown is from high interest rates, inflation on everything, and people don’t have as much money right now because of inflation.
I just seen an article saying the true cost of running an EV is the equivalent of $17.33 a gallon, based on infrastructure, charging equipment, subsidies, etc. This kind of talk makes me sick, feels like some are pushing against EV’s in a big way, twisting the truth.
Coming from true EV owners what do you all think of this?
Yes, either a giant global conspiracy OR EV’s cost more to repair, and are written off more frequently after accidents: https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/electriccars/article-12263633/Electric-vehicles-claims-25-higher-petrol-cars.html
Yes, needlessly written off in many cases.
Maybe, maybe not. It’s hard to get parts for them in ways ICE cars are not. Regardless it’s not a conspiracy as to why insurance is higher unless that conspiracy is being done by their manufacturers
Maybe. Insurance companies aren’t prone to covering costs they don’t have to.
A very under-addressed problem. I don’t know how to fix it, but it’s not great
By having EV’s built by traditional manufacturers that stock replacement parts like they always have, and a side industry of aftermarket or clone parts. This is why Ford. GM and Stellantis will do well long term.