Want to charge an EV? How much will it cost?

[Jimmy N.]

Great. Another 700lbs of fuel would be grand to cart around on a road course.

AND, Not stopping for 4-6 hours? BULLSHIT, unless you are monitoring your fluid intake & release scientifically, can empty that bladder 100% every time and have a on/off switch on those kidneys. Some of us know a lot about that.

Luckily the fuel I use is nowhere near that heavy. Besides, there's no law against not filling the tank to capacity.

Before leaving and while on a trip I don't eat or drink anything, so driving for 12 to 14 hours without stopping is no big deal. It's having to stop for fuel before I need to stop that sucks.

That's why I like vehicles with large capacity fuel tanks...and could never have an EV.

 

[Bobo]

50? The expected (per the marketing people, so take with a grain of salt) is 10 years. We've all heard of EVs that have already needed battery slab replacement so 50 years? No way. Not to mention, is your charger inside your attached garage? The manufacturers are telling you not to park an EV in an enclosed garage, so now it's outside and you know what effect cold has on batteries. And if it's outside, is your charging station on a post in your driveway? Or do you have an extension cord running out to it.

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Exactly my point, 10 years would be a good life out of one. I just look at how fast the batteries on all my 20V tools start to deteriorate and know that there are plenty of ICE powered lawnmowers and other equipment as well as cars that lasts many decades with normal care. Hell, a lot of cars are over 75 years old and many into the 100s