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59. Remote worker...I spend more on car insurance now than I do on gas.

Mon Jun 10, 2024, 12:40 PM

Jun 2024

As such, there's a good possibility that I'll be in my garaged and babied gas powered SUV until 2035 - When California is slated to go 100% electric/hybrid. That said, several of my neighbors have recently purchased Teslas. I'll probably be the grumpy old man hold out preaching about how "back in the day, we didn't have electricity and we liked it that way!"

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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