They do but too few than are needed to replace the current ICE choices. As AFB suggests, we have the likes of MG delivering the budget options to the market but are pretty unreliable and don't come with apps to allow owners to monitor maintenance etc. They really are as cheap feeling as you can get. The company bought what was a pretty prestigious British motoring marque for marketing reasons and to give owners the impression they were not buying a Chinese car.
Most of the Europe is in the EU so have the same regulations. But I agree China then the US are larger markets than Europe.
They all depreciate massively sadly.
I didn't think most gas powered car owners care about apps for their car, and any EV based on a gas powered car is going to have the same poor app experience (I think the F150 Lightning may be an exception, but folks don't really talk about the phone apps much).
On an EV it’s a bit different. If your car is plugged in, you want to know when it hits 80% or whatever. Otherwise you have to stay with the car.
The app experience for the vehicle is important, I just figure that folks that have vehicles with no app are not going to clamor for an app (or would be able to tell if the experience is a good one or not with no prior experience).
You just tell it what time you are leaving and it gets the car all nice and preconditioned for you.
You are right on the costs. But maintaining them is cheaper than an ICE car. Less moving parts.
You might want to look into EVs using LFP chemistry. It has a little lower power density but almost no risk of fire. I believe that battery degradation is also less likely than other lithium designs.
Agreed. My wife and I had 2 2018 civics for our jobs (bought new from Honda). When I went 100% remote for covid we decided to sell both of those last year to take advantage of the VERY high used car market last year - and we sold our 2 civics for 80%+ of what we paid for them new. Despite this, our USED Tesla Model 3 was a bit more than 2 new EX model civics.
I couldn't live without an App for my EV.
Tyres are expensive, but you’ll save that much on brake pads and discs.
Good point. I get weird looks when I tell people I haven't touched a brake pedal in weeks (was months before someone pulled out in front of me a few weeks ago), LOL.
True true. For us, our State Farm rates went down about $60/mo going from 2 Civics to 1 used Tesla. BUT yes, Tesla insurance is insane. I can only imagine for a NEW Tesla.
Yeah, that's what I've been told and read regarding high wear items like Brakes and Tires. I work with a few people that own a Tesla. That was one of the things they mentioned. I have a 2021 Corolla SE right now. I bought brand new. And the new ones now have spiked in price insanely. So EV's have gone up even more as well with inflation.
Agreed. I remember losing my old car in a large car park once (I parked the previous day). The ability to sound the horn and flash the lights would have been very useful back then.
