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I'm thinking about getting an EV or Hybrid in a year or two. Curious if and when people on DU are considering a EV. If you have one, let us know what kind and if you like it or not. Or what the biggest positives and negatives are.
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I already own an EV | |
17 (22%) |
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I already own a hybrid | |
13 (17%) |
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I am waiting for my current car to fall apart then I will get an EV or Hybrid | |
19 (25%) |
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I'm waiting for more EV charging infrastructure | |
2 (3%) |
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I'm waiting for EV's to have better batteries with longer range | |
3 (4%) |
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I haven't looked into them enough to have an opinion but am open to looking at them | |
1 (1%) |
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Waiting for the costs to come down more | |
9 (12%) |
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I won't ever buy an EV unless I am forced to | |
11 (14%) |
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I already own a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) | |
2 (3%) |
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Already ordered one but it hasn't been delivered | |
0 (0%) |
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5 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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Silent3
(15,909 posts)I think this warrants a separate category from regular hybrids because the plug-in capacity, albeit with a limited mileage range compared to a full EV, means that 95+% of the time my car functions as a fully electric vehicle, typically going many, many months between trips to a gas station.
Quixote1818
(30,438 posts)Silent3
(15,909 posts)Quixote1818
(30,438 posts)Silent3
(15,909 posts)marybourg
(13,219 posts)Its a Toyota. Im not.
Quixote1818
(30,438 posts)Attilatheblond
(4,672 posts)Thought I was gonna have to replace battery in my van's 15 year old key fob cuz I heard beeping. Turned out the beeping was from my 6 month old CO2 alarm in the house. The key fob, and the van are both fine. Only vehicle I have so it's not like it doesn't get used.
That van is gonna bury my old ass.
Mr.Bill
(24,895 posts)that gets about 40 mpg and we don't put many miles on a car, being retired. I'm sure it will last until we are ready to stop driving.
CTyankee
(65,362 posts)and not driving it too much. It's a great car. We're almost at the end of our 3 year lease and I had the oil changed exactly once (because I was scared not to).
Mr.Bill
(24,895 posts)We leased a 2015 and a 2018. We bought the 2021 and intend it to be our forever car. We really like it, too. The 2021 is a lot bigger than the first two were, and has more safety features. The smart cruise control is fantastic. Very comfortable car also.
NoMoreRepugs
(10,667 posts)Cadillac Lyriq.
Quixote1818
(30,438 posts)madville
(7,485 posts)By the time you get yours. I like reading about EVs and I follow a Lyriq page, the latest software update has bricked a bunch of cars requiring them to get towed to the dealer, also the 12V battery drain that makes the car inaccessible requiring someone to crawl through the trunk (it has a manual key) into the car to get to the hood latch so the 12v battery can be accessed.
Its brand new so some issues are not surprising, still a neat car.
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Tree Lady
(12,205 posts)60mpg lately so staying with that, can't afford electric car.
Quixote1818
(30,438 posts)so getting close.
Tree Lady
(12,205 posts)51,000 miles and runs great. I have a friend with prius that gets less mileage.
Tree Lady
(12,205 posts)it was because my tires were almost bald, as soon as I got all season new tires gas mileage went down to 50.
To be honest I had no idea about why until I got instructed by hubby on traction.
dobleremolque
(927 posts)Prius hybrid. Replaced the traction battery bank at 183,000 miles. That cost around $4,000, so I have to factor that into the ownership expense. Until this one just refuses to go another inch, I have no plans to replace it.
Quixote1818
(30,438 posts)Yellowdog-1966
(46 posts)First one was a 2008 and I got it close 60 mpg. Spouse wanted a Hyundai...35mpg, ended up getting totaled. I went and bought a 2014 Prius and getting around 60 mpg.
Until they figure out how to get more miles from battery only, Hybrid is the best way to go.
I have noticed some new cars state they are Hybrid, but they put in a smaller engine and still only get 35 mpg.
dmoyer
(115 posts)we just got it today and will keep you posted
Igel
(36,323 posts)EV for most of my trips. Making for a much, *much* smaller battery--fewer rare earth metals, much less weight--meaning a much smaller carbon footprint.
With reduced overall mass gas mileage is much better. Or, even better, maybe there'll be one that uses hydrogen.
ICE for longer trips. I make those every few months, why have a huge expensive battery for something I need once in August, November, January, March, May?
I think the market would go with these, whatever those into C&C decide the market shall want.
Quixote1818
(30,438 posts)flamingdem
(39,970 posts)if you live in a multifamily building with no where to charge.
In general it feels bad to buy anything but a hybrid or EV with the world boiling as it is.
Cadfael
(1,342 posts)I absolutely love it, but the battery is holding charge less and less. I only drive short distances but its getting to the point where I will have to either replace the battery or the vehicle. I am definitely planning on an EV as my next vehicle eventually.
bluestateboomer
(513 posts)Got the car just before Elon went on his crazy streak. I am enjoying the driving. Used to have several Prius's (Priai?) For me the hybrid was the gateway drug to an EV.
KarenS
(4,704 posts)A Honda Insight and a Honda CR-Z,,,,, loved them,,,, but eventually traded them in for a traditional gas Civic,,,, that little CR-Z was my favorite car ever.
Since then I have given up driving (old age and bad eyesight) We now have just one Honda HR-V traditional and it is in very good shape and we don't go far anymore,,,, so we will probably never jump on the electric vehicle bandwagon again.
We traded in the hybrids because of the cost of replacing one of those batteries,,,,
DetroitLegalBeagle
(2,211 posts)I'm not specifically going to look for a hybrid or EV or limit my choices to one, but I am also not going to exclude them. When it comes time to look for a new vehicle and if a hybrid or ev matches what I am looking for, then great. If not, then oh well. Practicality, price, and aesthetics take precedence and both myself and my wife are not fans of how many of them look currently.
Zeitghost
(4,557 posts)They simply do not suit my lifestyle. I'm spontaneous and I drive for fun, often to remote places with no services in my Jeep where I bring extra fuel with me or in my Civic where I drive up to 1000 miles in a day and need to fill up 3-4 times.
I spoke with a guy at a Tesla Supercharger when I was renting one. He was on a roadtrip across the West and was stopping for 20-25 minutes every 2 1/2 hours. And if you can't find a Supercharger in your area, it's 4+ hours to fill up, even at home. No thanks.
Perhaps future technology will enable faster charging, but it's gonna need to get to sub 10 minutes before I'm interested.
I'll stick with my Honda. It's a hoot to drive and still get's 40 mpg if I don't get into the turbo too much.
NickB79
(19,690 posts)Going to get a small hybrid truck to replace it. I have a hobby farm, and i need something with a bed now to haul hay, compost, rock, firewood, lumber, etc.
The only current option is the Ford Maverick hybrid, which gets 40 mpg, but there's a rumor Toyota is coming out with a hybrid small truck next year as well
If I could get a PHEV version that would be perfect. I only work 6 miles from home, and the plant manager is cool and let's guys plug in to the exterior outlets.
CaliforniaPeggy
(152,554 posts)It's a Q4 e-tron 4 door Quattro 50. The range is about 200 miles+.
It rides very well.
I'd say the biggest negative is price.
And for me, the biggest positive is no more oil changes, or smog checks, or buying gas.
I am loving it. It's a very luxurious car.
jmowreader
(51,647 posts)There are a lot of places I go that will NEVER have charging infrastructure due to lack of people to support it. I REALLY don't want to sit in Avery, Idaho, for three or four days trying to recharge my car off a 15-amp outlet.
marble falls
(62,556 posts)Thunderbeast
(3,554 posts)JohnSJ
(96,838 posts)down, I dont see a universal rush to buy all electric. That along with the technology changes coming down the road, I dont see a lot of people buying an all electric car costing in excess of 50K plus going all electric just to ride around town, when they can buy a much cheaper vehicle with good mileage and much cleaner at this time.
Also, those that live in apartments will be limited until apartment landlords put enough charging stations in those apartment complexes.
Clean Mass transit would be a good way to bridge the transition, but much of the country is spoiled by wanting the convenience of their own private vehicle
Texasgal
(17,166 posts)for me to afford it.
Martin Eden
(13,596 posts)The availability should coincide with the timing for replacing my 2016 VW Golf TSI 5 speed manual.
I'm very happy with my Golf, which has about 88k miles. Typical MPG is 34 mixed driving.
Quixote1818
(30,438 posts)environment.
beaglelover
(4,135 posts)I really love it and it works for me since I rarely go on long distance trips. The farthest has been between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. As a daily driver its great. If I had to travel long distances regularly I would still have an ICE car.
roamer65
(37,246 posts)New or used. No more.
Especially in this interest rate environment.
I am going to try to get 200,000 out of my 2017 Cruze. I was getting 45 mpg on a long trip yesterday.
Trailrider1951
(3,466 posts)I cannot afford one. Also, I'm driving a 2012 Toyota (ICE) with 97000 miles on it that's paid for. Also, I'm almost 72 years old and that Toyota will probably live longer than I will.
Shanti Shanti Shanti
(12,047 posts)My 2002 Tundra is still going strong with only 60k on it, lol, they can bury me in it
tinrobot
(11,474 posts)Way back, even with the older 100-ish mile range EVs, it was a better way to drive. Now with my 270-mile range EV, there's very little reason to drive a gas car.
Too many people believe the anti-EV hype and get talked out of it. I'd suggest renting one for a few days to try it out.
Bettie
(17,421 posts)with nearly 300k miles on it and a 2020 plug in Prius hybrid that we got used recently.
My oldest son drives the Civic.
yowzayowzayowza
(7,033 posts)Love it!!!!
ETA: Zero SR
Celerity
(47,007 posts)yowzayowzayowza
(7,033 posts)about three hours of near silent twisties without shifting or the crotch volcano. Fun, fun!
Raftergirl
(1,367 posts)Most of my driving is city driving and I average about 70% EV on most of my trips. I get about 600 miles on a tank of gas (17 gallons) which is great, imo, on such a big vehicle.
I did look at the NX plug in but I would have had to wait 9 months for delivery and my lease was up and I could only extend it for 6 months and it doesnt come with some of the things I really wanted.
I think when this lease is up I will get the RZ450e.
Celerity
(47,007 posts)Raftergirl
(1,367 posts)That green is this years new color. I dont like it though. I only wanted black or gray. I lucked out as a black one was being delivered to my dealership the next week so I grabbed it.
Celerity
(47,007 posts)I like that one too
Iggo
(48,602 posts)Im only 61, but Im done driving for the most part. Im DEFINITELY done owning a car.
CoopersDad
(2,957 posts)Someone totaled my Volt, I got the M3 the next day.
When the incentives bring the pre-tax cost down to under $27K, I found it easy to select a Tesla Model 3.
https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/m3?PAINT=BLUE&arrangeby=relevance&zip=95060&range=200
RobinA
(10,200 posts)a hybrid for the next car, which isn't soon. Electrics would have to change a lot before I would get anything that high maintenance. Charging stations, time it takes to charge, range, extra cost... Not for me. I can see a hybrid, though.
NowISeetheLight
(3,991 posts)I just purchased an additional five year bumper to bumper warranty for my four year old Caddilac. Once that's up it'll be almost ten years old. Then I'll look at a hybrid or an EV.
With solar on the house now covering everything even in the middle of 115 degree heat and AC during the day I feel good about the future. I may add batteries in the future to increase self-sufficiency but for now I'm good. I love the idea of the sun powering my car.
GoneOffShore
(17,652 posts)Plenty of EV infrastructure here, but at 76 years old, I doubt that I'll be getting another vehicle.
tapper
(149 posts)Radically (higher), I will never be in the market again for any kind of car.
However, I do now own an electric tricycle.
Does that count?
madville
(7,485 posts)But have been considering getting a Tesla Model 3.
hunter
(39,089 posts)I paid $900 for my my favorite car ever, I put less than $1,000 into it to make it reliable, and it was destroyed a few years later by some distracted driver who drove up across the sidewalk and crashed into it while it was parked in my driveway.
Meh. Just a car.
If we, as a nation, had any sense we'd be rebuilding our cities so that car ownership was largely unnecessary.
I resent the fact that I have to own a car to be considered a fully functional adult in this society.
All the cars I've owned in the twenty-first century are a big flaming "fuck you" to car culture. These cars say, nope, I don't care about cars.
If I ever come across an electric or plug-in hybrid for one or two thousand dollars I'm likely to buy it. I'm a pretty good mechanic.
Otherwise I'll refrain from encouraging car culture.
I bought a new car once in the 'eighties when I was young and foolish and full of myself. I'll never do that again.
CoopersDad
(2,957 posts)I need a vehicle, my work takes me hours away and I simply need to have a car for the work I do.
If I retire that will change.