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Polybius

(16,757 posts) Sun Jun 9, 2024, 10:52 PM Jun 9

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

If you own one now, which one do you have? I just got a 2024 Tesla Model 3 and I'm loving it so far.

155 votes, 9 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	I own an electric car
	28 (18%)
	Not yet, but I plan on getting one in the next couple of years or so
	42 (27%)
	No, I am sticking to my gasoline-operated car for the foreseeable future
	58 (37%)
	I drive, but I don't have a car at the moment
	1 (1%)
	I don't drive at all
	4 (3%)
	I own a hybrid
	22 (14%)
	9 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Do you own or plan on owning an electric car in the near future? [View all] Polybius Jun 9 OP

I've been driving electric since 2010 tinrobot Jun 9 #1

Fifth? Holy cow. They don't last long. jimfields33 Jun 10 #15

They last plenty long, but perhaps some explanation is needed tinrobot Jun 10 #21

I understand. I forgot about circumstances in life. jimfields33 Jun 10 #26

I have been driving EVs since 2014 Miguelito Loveless Jun 10 #38

Does a plug in hybrid count as electric? CanonRay Jun 9 #2

I just updated the choices Polybius Jun 9 #3

You seem to have added hybrid, but not plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Silent3 Jun 10 #13

I checked EV because my PHEV mostly runs on electric. n/t Liberal In Texas Jun 10 #65

Me too. n/t Silent3 Jun 10 #75

That will be our next vehicle. Wednesdays Jun 9 #6

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

That's mine as well CanonRay Jun 9 #10

If you charge it every day Miguelito Loveless Jun 10 #39

I got my first one this year. ColinC Jun 9 #4

If I still drove, and could afford it, I probably would sakabatou Jun 9 #5

Wanted one but... ramapo Jun 9 #7

Still a lot of Bolts Miguelito Loveless Jun 10 #40

True but... ramapo Jun 12 #88

Given the number sold, plus their similar Miguelito Loveless Jun 13 #91

My wife and I both drive a Chevy Bolt Tom of Temecula Jun 9 #8

Are Chevy Bolts available with solar panels? lindalou65 Jun 10 #25

No they don't have significant power solar panels WA-03 Democrat Jun 10 #29

The solar panels are on the roof of our house Tom of Temecula Jun 10 #36

There are a few cars that tried that Miguelito Loveless Jun 10 #45

Bolt and Bolt EUV Miguelito Loveless Jun 10 #44

Gas engine and no plans to... Xolodno Jun 10 #11

Yes, me too Unwind Your Mind Jun 10 #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 10 #12

I'm close to 400,000 miles on my 2009 Honda Civic Iris Jun 10 #18

Holy Honda Civic! That's remarkable vehicle mileage! Niagara Jun 10 #60

Wow. 400,000? Easterncedar Jun 10 #67

I live in the South so that helps with holding it together Iris Jun 10 #86

Owned a 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5 (early adopter) truthisfreedom Jun 10 #14

Here in NYC Dorian Gray Jun 10 #17

I live in NYC Dorian Gray Jun 10 #16

I live in NYC too (SI), and also don't have home charging Polybius Jun 10 #69

That doesn't take into account Dorian Gray Jun 10 #82

I recently purchased a gasoline only vehicle about a month ago Niagara Jun 10 #19

I'm staying with gas and Tickle Jun 10 #20

Those cheeseburgers True Dough Jun 10 #52

😂😂 NT Tickle Jun 10 #84

No plans, but HAB911 Jun 10 #22

Think I'll stick with my (gas) Smart Car Nittersing Jun 10 #23

None of the above edhopper Jun 10 #24

Sort Of Where We're At ProfessorGAC Jun 10 #71

Unless the charging station situation changes here Ontheboundry Jun 10 #27

Mecedes makes a EV Sprinter tinrobot Jun 10 #31

Yes they do Ontheboundry Jun 10 #35

It's $72k for the base model tinrobot Jun 10 #37

And again, where I live Ontheboundry Jun 10 #42

I am interested. When they develop safer, more dependable batteries with 400 mile range with a 2hr charge ... marble falls Jun 10 #28

You can go 400 miles for $20 in a gas car? tinrobot Jun 10 #34

Electric energy is cheaper (as well as cleaner) than petroleum based gasoline. I see no reason to give excess profit ... marble falls Jun 10 #48

I'll let you in on a little secret... tinrobot Jun 10 #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 12 #90

No solution rewally fits me here. Happy Hoosier Jun 10 #30

Other. H2O Man Jun 10 #32

At my age, no. But I do own a Hybrid pwb Jun 10 #33

I'm waiting for the price to come down to something I can afford FakeNoose Jun 10 #41

Not yet. Very interested in a Kia EV6. Initech Jun 10 #43

Covid moved it back a couple years Johnny2X2X Jun 10 #46

I am waiting for a Rivian dealership to emerge locally. GreenWave Jun 10 #47

I just want our automobile culture to go away. hunter Jun 10 #49

2007 Prius 2015 Chevy Volt 2023 Tesla Model 3 Hybrid, PHEV, EV CoopersDad Jun 10 #50

Never thought I would buy a battery operated push Emile Jun 10 #51

I'll likely purchase a gas vehicle, but haven't given it much thought. LeftInTX Jun 10 #53

Coincidentally, True Dough Jun 10 #54

Keep us posted will you, True? Niagara Jun 10 #61

Well, True Dough Jun 10 #83

Yes, take your time and keep looking Niagara Jun 10 #85

Range and charging speed not yet great enough...so we bought a traditional hybrid within the last year. JT45242 Jun 10 #55

I'm 80 years old. I have 2013 Toyata Rav 4. It's never been repaired. Ping Tung Jun 10 #56

i would own one if someone gave me one..but im leaning toward a samnsara Jun 10 #57

I drive around miles to my favorite places. greymattermom Jun 10 #58

Remote worker...I spend more on car insurance now than I do on gas. PeaceWave Jun 10 #59

2004 Honda Insight (hybrid) Ms. Toad Jun 10 #62

I have a PHEV. Drive all over town in the summer and don't use gas. Liberal In Texas Jun 10 #63

Hard to answer wryter2000 Jun 10 #64

Bought a Hyundai Kona EV earlier this year AZSkiffyGeek Jun 10 #66

I'd like one of our next cars to be a hybrid Freddie Jun 10 #68

I own (lease) a Tesla 2023 Model 3. Prior to that I had a 2020 Model 3 Dual Motor. beaglelover Jun 10 #70

I tend to drive my cars into the ground. bottomofthehill Jun 10 #72

I live in the boonies where there are very few charging stations Kaleva Jun 10 #74

Maybe not in the near future, since I hope to keep my current car running Ocelot II Jun 10 #76

Maybe once the government stops making them more expensive Jose Garcia Jun 10 #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 10 #78

I'd be tempted DFW Jun 10 #80

Drive less than 2000 miles a year and have a low mileage PufPuf23 Jun 10 #81

My next car will be electric, but I don't see myself replacing my current car for another 15-20 years. meadowlander Jun 10 #87

... Crepuscular Jun 12 #89