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In reply to the discussion: Do you own or plan on owning an electric car in the near future? [View all]hunter
(39,059 posts)49. I just want our automobile culture to go away.
I hate it that anyone is forced to own an automobile to be considered a fully functional adult in this society.
Instead of worrying about how our cars are powered, we ought to be turning our cities into attractive affordable places where car ownership is unnecessary.
I bought a new car once in the mid 'eighties when I was young and foolish. I'll never do that again. After twenty two years, and my children and all their friends learning to drive a stick shift in it, I gave it away.
I'm a pretty good mechanic so the lowliest-of-the-low used cars don't scare me. If I came across an electric car I could turn into a reliable machine for $3,000 or less, I might buy it. But that doesn't seem likely anytime soon and I'm in no hurry.
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Cars are paid off long since, one is over 30 y.o. & the other is 17 y.o. Both chosen for good mileage...
Hekate
Jun 2024
#12
I am interested. When they develop safer, more dependable batteries with 400 mile range with a 2hr charge ...
marble falls
Jun 2024
#28
Electric energy is cheaper (as well as cleaner) than petroleum based gasoline. I see no reason to give excess profit ...
marble falls
Jun 2024
#48
My home charger and hiring an electrician to put in an extra 220 volt line cost WAY LESS than $1000.
Liberal In Texas
Jun 2024
#90
Range and charging speed not yet great enough...so we bought a traditional hybrid within the last year.
JT45242
Jun 2024
#55
I own (lease) a Tesla 2023 Model 3. Prior to that I had a 2020 Model 3 Dual Motor.
beaglelover
Jun 2024
#70
I own a Nissan Leaf. It is a commuter / around town car. I would 100% not take it on a road trip over 100 miles. nt
LexVegas
Jun 2024
#78
My next car will be electric, but I don't see myself replacing my current car for another 15-20 years.
meadowlander
Jun 2024
#87