Originally posted by J.P.M.
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The cost is the big thing against EV's. I spend $35,000 on a used Model S, yup used... It is a huge expense, but I love it. I never had a car perform like this and at 5000 lbs it is also the safest car I have ever driven. It is a luxury car and I am fortunate to be able to afford it. If you have the mechanical knowledge a used ICE vehicle will save you a ton of money. However, in my area you would have to be silly not to buy an EV like a Chevy Bolt if you bought a new car and have level 2 charging capability. You can get the Bolt in my area for about $15,000 new and will save lots of money in fueling and maintenance. The Bolt would basically be a free car if you got 300,000 miles on it with fuel savings at that cost. It is a scary thing buying an EV though and I think the public needs to be educated. I feel sorry for people buying their first EV at a dealership and getting home and are shocked it takes 50 hours to charge on a 120 Volt plug.
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