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I've had one for five years, and 176000km, and it is one of the best decisions I've ever made, especially for a large purchase. I'll honestly never go back to gas as long as electric cars are available to buy.
Would you be able to justify it if you only drove <4000km a year? An old beater gas guzzler might cost a few grand, and be perfectly fine for the occasional driver. What does the least expensive used EV going for?
The problem with EVs (among other things), is that they are inaccessible to a large number of people due to their cost, while regular cars might not be.
Probably not the first choice of manufacture, but credit where it's due and BYD is making waves with The Seagull
You can buy cars on Alibaba?
Disturbingly, yes.
I know nothing of this brand or about the safety in Chinese EVs, and to what level their built-in spying extends to, but the car is still US$12,899.00 + whatever costs are involved to get it to you. Assuming you can get service for these Chinese EVs in North America.
For sure, it's better than a $40,000 price tag if you don't drive much, but still too expensive, IMO. My current car's days are numbered, and I don't think I would get an EV, even at $13,000.
you might as well have said "I'll never buy a new car of any kind"
ev has nothing to do with your decision if youre that cost-concerned
Why not? You can purchase a used non-electric car for almost nothing. If someone needs a car and don't have tens of thousands to spend on it, an EV isn't even in the equation.
"Used"