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25k is still a lot for a car for the average household, however, a lot of people, for whatever reason, like to spend wayy out of their budget for cars. So much so that people are genuinely shocked when someone doesn't have a house payment (almost similar to having a degree and no student debt).
So, they may be successful at the 25k price point, but in all honesty, that is still too high for me. Once they start hitting the used market for 15k or under, then I would be in it. I agree. Costs will come down as the technology gets better but it'll take a bit of time & investment to reach mass production on a wider scale, reducing production costs so the final product can be cheaper - Tesla is currently in the middle of doing that which is great news
Megycal said :
I will resist getting an electric car for as long as possible. The charging infrastructure isn't there (unless you live in the south east of the UK ). The battery range isn't there, which is why lots more charging stations are needed. Most of the time range isn't a problem but both my sons live over 100 miles away, one lives in a flat so no possiblity of recharging there. The other can't drive and doesn't have a driveway so no possibilty of recharging there either. The UK has a long way to go before I'd feel comfortable driving an EV. I was back in the UK last week visiting family & was surprised to see a few EV chargers in my small hometown which was promising but you're right, charging availability has a long way to go - but news out last week regarding all new homes from next year I think it was? All must have EV charging capabilities which is awesome!
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25k is still a lot for a car for the average household, however, a lot of people, for whatever reason, like to spend wayy out of their budget for cars. So much so that people are genuinely shocked when someone doesn't have a house payment (almost similar to having a degree and no student debt).
So, they may be successful at the 25k price point, but in all honesty, that is still too high for me. Once they start hitting the used market for 15k or under, then I would be in it. I agree. Costs will come down as the technology gets better but it'll take a bit of time & investment to reach mass production on a wider scale, reducing production costs so the final product can be cheaper - Tesla is currently in the middle of doing that which is great news
Megycal said :
I will resist getting an electric car for as long as possible. The charging infrastructure isn't there (unless you live in the south east of the UK ). The battery range isn't there, which is why lots more charging stations are needed. Most of the time range isn't a problem but both my sons live over 100 miles away, one lives in a flat so no possiblity of recharging there. The other can't drive and doesn't have a driveway so no possibilty of recharging there either. The UK has a long way to go before I'd feel comfortable driving an EV. I was back in the UK last week visiting family & was surprised to see a few EV chargers in my small hometown which was promising but you're right, charging availability has a long way to go - but news out last week regarding all new homes from next year I think it was? All must have EV charging capabilities which is awesome!
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