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[–] 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (7 children)

I was checking out used 2023 EVs recently, and some models were in the low 20 kUSD range. Accounting for inflation, that's less than I paid when I bought my used ICE car (17 kUSD) in 2014. The main detractor for me is that level 3 chargers degrade the batteries, and as a renter, I don't have a place to charge at home. But if you own a home and can charge an EV there, there's really no reason to buy an ICE car these days if you just want a commuter vehicle.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    My understanding is the level 3 battery degradation is overstated, and even with heavy use, the battery will stay in pretty good shape.

    -an EV owner

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  • I live in the US and I would love to buy an electric vespa-style scooter that can do 45 mph. They are virtually non-existent here (there is something called the Aventura-X which costs $5000). Even if I could get one, there are no places around that could service it. And it's not like I live in rural South Dakota or anything - I live in a Philly suburb.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    If you're willing to spend 20k+ on a car, then sure. Meanwhile, you can get a reliable and economic ICE car that you can drive 100,000+ miles for under 5k.

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