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Electric Vehicles are a key part of our tomorrow and how we get there. If we can get all the fossil fuel vehicles off our roads, out of our seas and out of our skies, we'll have a much better environment. This community is where we discuss the various different vehicles and news stories regarding electric transportation.

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Electric vehicles pass tipping point in much of Europe: lifetime cost matches petrol cars (www.beuc.eu)

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Electric cars have crossed lifetime cost parity with petrol vehicles across much of Europe. In the used-car market they now have the lowest total cost of ownership.

Newer models even match petrol cars in estimated lifespan, that's something early EVs could not claim.

This study shows that any new electric vehicle sold today will bring financial benefits to its second and third owner. New electric cars registered now will deliver between €262 and €849/year savings for their future second and third owners compared to an equivalent petrol car.

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[–] neo2478@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago

Not really when you have the support infrastructure for charging.

I've done multiple 1800km trips and charging only added a 4 hours compared to driving non stop. If you add bathroom and food breaks it is basically the same amount as an ICE trip. And this is with a small car with relatively low range. I get maybe 150km between charges.