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The data found about 68 per cent of car shoppers in 2022 who did not own an EV showed an intent to purchase one, but that dropped to 56 per cent this year.

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[–] anonymouse@lemmings.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Maintenance has been negligible - $250 a year for oil changes & a couple hundred for replacing damaged tires. I might check into my state's tax credits to see if that would make up the difference in cost.

The range problem is that I can't charge at home. I could probably go as low as 140 miles if I'm willing to visit a charging station every weekend. But, the one to three times a year when I do drive somewhere for vacation or to visit family, I'd either have to plan very carefully or rent a car.

[–] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Ah yeah, no home charging is basically a deal breaker for EVs because that's eliminating one of the largest benefits (always having a full tank). Unless your workplace has charging I think you're better off with a used ICE.

Also that little maintenance sounds to me like you might be breaking the terms of your lease agreement, they usually stipulate that you have to follow the recommended schedule.