More efficient manufacturing, falling battery costs and intense competition are lowering sticker prices for battery-powered models to within striking distance of gasoline cars.

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    6 months ago

    I paid too much for my EV, but am glad to see the prices come down for future buyers. When the price is competitive with ICE vehicles, I think we’ll see rapid adoption.

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      5 months ago

      I got my EV used, and in three years I’ve already saved more on gas than I paid for it.

      EVs are so much cheaper to maintain and operate; no gas, no oil changes, no transmission, no sparkplugs or timing belts. If the sale prices are close, the total cost of ownership will be massively in favor of the EV.

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        5 months ago

        Wait WHAT? EVs don’t require regular maintenance like a normal car does? That’s SICK (if true)

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          It does require maintenance, but you don’t have to worry about the engine, transmission, turbos and other related moving parts. Your maintenance is basically brakes, tyres and other simple and cheap wear and tear parts.

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            5 months ago

            So no oil changes and shit like that? That’s is the biggest pro I’ve ever heard for EVs lmao