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LeftInTX

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53. I'll likely purchase a gas vehicle, but haven't given it much thought.

Mon Jun 10, 2024, 12:18 PM

Jun 2024

Charging station availability, is my concern.

One thing about electrics is that they are so quiet that you can't hear them. Lack of engine noise is a safety concern for me. But, I'm weird that way. I have my handicap tags on , not for parking, but so that people know a "little old lady" is the driver of my vehicle.

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Do you own or plan on owning an electric car in the near future? [View all] Polybius Jun 2024 OP

I've been driving electric since 2010 tinrobot Jun 2024 #1

Fifth? Holy cow. They don't last long. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #15

They last plenty long, but perhaps some explanation is needed tinrobot Jun 2024 #21

I understand. I forgot about circumstances in life. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #26

I have been driving EVs since 2014 Miguelito Loveless Jun 2024 #38

Does a plug in hybrid count as electric? CanonRay Jun 2024 #2

I just updated the choices Polybius Jun 2024 #3

You seem to have added hybrid, but not plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Silent3 Jun 2024 #13

I checked EV because my PHEV mostly runs on electric. n/t Liberal In Texas Jun 2024 #65

Me too. n/t Silent3 Jun 2024 #75

That will be our next vehicle. Wednesdays Jun 2024 #6

We've got a plug in Prius Bettie Jun 2024 #9

That's mine as well CanonRay Jun 2024 #10

If you charge it every day Miguelito Loveless Jun 2024 #39

I got my first one this year. ColinC Jun 2024 #4

If I still drove, and could afford it, I probably would sakabatou Jun 2024 #5

Wanted one but... ramapo Jun 2024 #7

Still a lot of Bolts Miguelito Loveless Jun 2024 #40

True but... ramapo Jun 2024 #88

Given the number sold, plus their similar Miguelito Loveless Jun 2024 #91

My wife and I both drive a Chevy Bolt Tom of Temecula Jun 2024 #8

Are Chevy Bolts available with solar panels? lindalou65 Jun 2024 #25

No they don't have significant power solar panels WA-03 Democrat Jun 2024 #29

The solar panels are on the roof of our house Tom of Temecula Jun 2024 #36

There are a few cars that tried that Miguelito Loveless Jun 2024 #45

Bolt and Bolt EUV Miguelito Loveless Jun 2024 #44

Gas engine and no plans to... Xolodno Jun 2024 #11

Yes, me too Unwind Your Mind Jun 2024 #79

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'm close to 400,000 miles on my 2009 Honda Civic Iris Jun 2024 #18

Holy Honda Civic! That's remarkable vehicle mileage! Niagara Jun 2024 #60

Wow. 400,000? Easterncedar Jun 2024 #67

I live in the South so that helps with holding it together Iris Jun 2024 #86

Owned a 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5 (early adopter) truthisfreedom Jun 2024 #14

Here in NYC Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #17

I live in NYC Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #16

I live in NYC too (SI), and also don't have home charging Polybius Jun 2024 #69

That doesn't take into account Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #82

I recently purchased a gasoline only vehicle about a month ago Niagara Jun 2024 #19

I'm staying with gas and Tickle Jun 2024 #20

Those cheeseburgers True Dough Jun 2024 #52

😂😂 NT Tickle Jun 2024 #84

No plans, but HAB911 Jun 2024 #22

Think I'll stick with my (gas) Smart Car Nittersing Jun 2024 #23

None of the above edhopper Jun 2024 #24

Sort Of Where We're At ProfessorGAC Jun 2024 #71

Unless the charging station situation changes here Ontheboundry Jun 2024 #27

Mecedes makes a EV Sprinter tinrobot Jun 2024 #31

Yes they do Ontheboundry Jun 2024 #35

It's $72k for the base model tinrobot Jun 2024 #37

And again, where I live Ontheboundry Jun 2024 #42

I am interested. When they develop safer, more dependable batteries with 400 mile range with a 2hr charge ... marble falls Jun 2024 #28

You can go 400 miles for $20 in a gas car? tinrobot Jun 2024 #34

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

I'll let you in on a little secret... tinrobot Jun 2024 #73

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

No solution rewally fits me here. Happy Hoosier Jun 2024 #30

Other. H2O Man Jun 2024 #32

At my age, no. But I do own a Hybrid pwb Jun 2024 #33

I'm waiting for the price to come down to something I can afford FakeNoose Jun 2024 #41

Not yet. Very interested in a Kia EV6. Initech Jun 2024 #43

Covid moved it back a couple years Johnny2X2X Jun 2024 #46

I am waiting for a Rivian dealership to emerge locally. GreenWave Jun 2024 #47

I just want our automobile culture to go away. hunter Jun 2024 #49

2007 Prius 2015 Chevy Volt 2023 Tesla Model 3 Hybrid, PHEV, EV CoopersDad Jun 2024 #50

Never thought I would buy a battery operated push Emile Jun 2024 #51

I'll likely purchase a gas vehicle, but haven't given it much thought. LeftInTX Jun 2024 #53

Coincidentally, True Dough Jun 2024 #54

Keep us posted will you, True? Niagara Jun 2024 #61

Well, True Dough Jun 2024 #83

Yes, take your time and keep looking Niagara Jun 2024 #85

Range and charging speed not yet great enough...so we bought a traditional hybrid within the last year. JT45242 Jun 2024 #55

I'm 80 years old. I have 2013 Toyata Rav 4. It's never been repaired. Ping Tung Jun 2024 #56

i would own one if someone gave me one..but im leaning toward a samnsara Jun 2024 #57

I drive around miles to my favorite places. greymattermom Jun 2024 #58

Remote worker...I spend more on car insurance now than I do on gas. PeaceWave Jun 2024 #59

2004 Honda Insight (hybrid) Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #62

I have a PHEV. Drive all over town in the summer and don't use gas. Liberal In Texas Jun 2024 #63

Hard to answer wryter2000 Jun 2024 #64

Bought a Hyundai Kona EV earlier this year AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2024 #66

I'd like one of our next cars to be a hybrid Freddie Jun 2024 #68

I own (lease) a Tesla 2023 Model 3. Prior to that I had a 2020 Model 3 Dual Motor. beaglelover Jun 2024 #70

I tend to drive my cars into the ground. bottomofthehill Jun 2024 #72

I live in the boonies where there are very few charging stations Kaleva Jun 2024 #74

Maybe not in the near future, since I hope to keep my current car running Ocelot II Jun 2024 #76

Maybe once the government stops making them more expensive Jose Garcia Jun 2024 #77

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

I'd be tempted DFW Jun 2024 #80

Drive less than 2000 miles a year and have a low mileage PufPuf23 Jun 2024 #81

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

... Crepuscular Jun 2024 #89