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[cormack12]

Where you at on your EV journey?

 

[jshackles]

I bought a small hybrid 11 years ago. It gets almost 70mpg, so it's hard to justify the cost of an EV for pure fuel economy, since in some cases it would cost more in energy/fuel.

 

[RiccochetJ]

I will be going hybrid for my next vehicle. A pure EV will not work for when I travel to go visit family. They would have to dramatically improve range and/or charging times for me to even consider a pure EV.

 

[German Hops]

I'll wait until EV tech improves.

For now, I'm staying hybrid.

 

[SoloCamo]

 

[Rob_27]

Bought a Kia Sportage HEV last year. Will keep it for 4-5 years and see if hydrogen is a thing then. If not what else...

 

[BlackTron]

I don't think EV's are versatile enough but hybrids are pretty good.

Issue with hybrids is I only buy used cars and don't trust that battery. Once it dies the car is completely bricked even with the gas engine until you replace it with a $1000 battery. That's always been a huge meh to me.

Edit: Turns out I'm wrong. I asked the guy at a Toyota dealership this question years ago and I never realized it was BS lol. You can still start a Prius with a dead HV battery off the 12 volt. Based on the guys explanation, I didn't even think there was a 12 volt battery in it at all and I didn't like the sound of it.

 

[Daneel Elijah]

I have a recent hybrid and like it a lot. If I get to use my car for 10 years or more, I am not sure that there will still be ice cars legally available in my country. I hope that the EV will be worth it by then.

 

[poppabk]

Got a 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV about a month ago. Unless my situation changes I can't see not having at least one EV vehicle going forward. Don't even have a level 2 charger, just regular mains but that can add back the 70 or so miles a day that we use it for. Do have a regular gas car as well though.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Got an ice right now and will buy an ice pickup soon. I’d consider electric for sure but not until we get solid state batteries.

 

[GutsOfThor]

Nevah.

 

[Mistake]

If I move back north, I can't see myself having an EV with the brutal winters. Down south maybe I would. My current car works fine, so either way it's far down the line for me

 

[Fbh]

Even if I had the money though, for now I wouldn't. The place where I live is probably a couple of decades away from having the infrastructure to support EV's. I think there are like 2 charging stations in the whole region.

 

[The ninja farmer]

Cost, range and reliability

Till then my next car will probably be a hybrid.

Really hoping that hydrogen or the ‘rumoured’ Toyota mega range battery gets commercialised soon. 300 miles ‘range’ is not enough

 

[thefool]

No.
When I can't drive ice.

 

[SpiceRacz]

Nope. Doesn’t make sense for me or most people with the current limitations. Not to mention they’re horrible for the environment in more ways than one and the infrastructure isn’t there to support them on a larger scale.

 

[jshackles]

Issue with hybrids is I only buy used cars and don't trust that battery. Once it dies the car is completely bricked even with the gas engine until you replace it with a $1000 battery. That's always been a huge meh to me.

Toyota also has a 10 year / 150,000 mile full battery warranty on their hybrid cars.

Toyota Battery Warranty

Our battery warranty for all-electric and hybrid vehicles ensures you enjoy their full benefits. Learn about this warranty and how it can benefit you today.

www.toyota.com

 

[Mossybrew]

Probably getting a new car soon and I have no desire for that electric bullshit.

 

[lethial]

I purchased a non-hybrid large SUV last year. For the amount I drive right now, a hybrid or fully electric doesn't work for me. I'm hoping by the time I'm done with this current vehicle, I'm ready to make a switch to at least hybrid.

 

[Putonahappyface]

I have no confidence in fully electric cars, but maybe a hybrid further down the line.

 

[chromhound]

Never or maybe as a second car to commute and a big V8 to have fun

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Not really viable year round where I live due to the frigid cold so I’ll stick with ICE.

 

[ForAcademicPurposes]

Not interested in the homogenous looking blobs of today. Give me a BMW E38 7 series.

 

[Hardensoul]

I will be going hybrid for my next vehicle. A pure EV will not work for when I travel to go visit family. They would have to dramatically improve range and/or charging times for me to even consider a pure EV.

With my Tesla Model 3 I’ve done at least 5 trips to Midwest which was 2k miles round trip with no issues.

Tesla onboard trip planner is great. It plans out my supercharger stops to about 10-30mins about every 1.5-2hrs. Those stops are usually close to shop areas. Having some superchargers by Bucees are a plus!

Edit: I did drove through St Louis. During freeze storm in December 2022. The energy loss was no joke. But I had no issues with charging in minus degree weather that trip.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Probably a hyrbrid.

 

[Meicyn]

Just ordered an electric riding mower moments ago, so yeah. Incrementally moving more stuff over to electric. However, I’m purchasing on a needs-only basis, so I won’t buy an electric until my current gas vehicle breaks down. Given the low amount of driving I do, probably won’t happen for a decade though.

 

[bender]

I just don't believe batteries are a good alternative to ICE from an environmental impact standpoint.

 

[ScythD]

I drive a Rivian R1S. Great car, but switching from ICE to EV does take some getting used to. Road trips take a bit more planning now to map out the charging spots. Access to the Tesla Supercharger network should help with this.

 

[Gp1]

Now ICE, next Hybrid probably.

I'll go EV when someone proves me A+B that an EV doesn't becomes a brick with wheels after 10 years of use.

 

[Mihos]

There aren't any chargers in the hood... if there where the copper would already be stolen
Not even trying to be edgy. The interstates in my town are dark because the lights on the interstates have literally have the copper stollen and are dark

 

[TwiztidElf]

Cruisin' in my 5.0, ragtop down so my hair can blow.

 

[Ownage]

Just bought a NA V6 and traded in my GLE AMG.

Stay cool with ICE.

 

[NinjaMouse]

I've owned an EV for 2.5 years now and personally think Hybrid is the most viable option for the foreseeable future. I always tell people that an EV is great 350 days a year, for most folks use cases, but those other 15 days are absolutely crushing. Long road trips, especially in extreme hot or cold is a great way to find yourself spending as much time at chargers than as in transit.

 

[Quasicat]

I bought a 2023 Hyundai Tucson in 2022 with a lifetime warranty. My last Tucson lasted over 250,000 miles…and I’m currently at 28,000. If all goes well, I won’t be replacing it until the mid 2030s. Unless gas stations completely disappear before that.

 

[SoloCamo]

Tesla onboard trip planner is great. It plans out my supercharger stops to about 10-30mins about every 1.5-2hrs.

That's why I don't own one. Sometimes I just want to hit the road, take a random trip... life is already a to do list, I don't want to be forced into another one when taking a road trip. I get 21mpg average city/hwy on premium (requires 91/93 octane US) and can get 400-500mpg out of a 20 gallon tank if cruising on the highway at reasonable speeds. Smiles per gallon is how I look at it while being relatively quick and comfortable (2013 Infiniti G37 7-speed AT, 330hp VQ37VHR motor in the Sedan).

I will consider a hybrid if new, or relatively new, but for used cars like I traditionally buy I'm going ICE. EV is just not there yet nor is the infrastructure for my use case.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

I'm praying my current 2012 car holds up for a while, but, yes, I do plan on going EV next time. Hoping the used EV car market's in a better place with more selection by then, too.

 

[cash_longfellow]

I bought a super gas efficient 2019 Kia Forte in ‘19 and haven’t looked back. I run the regular drive mode even though there is an “economy” mode. I get 45-50 miles per gallon on the highway and have drastically limited my footprint. I am absolutely nowhere near leaning EV. While I would love to see little to no emissions from vehicles in the future…but don’t see it any time soon the way the prices and the market looks, therefore I see no personal switch anytime soon.

 

[chromhound]

I just don't believe batteries are a good alternative to ICE from an environmental impact standpoint.

There's efuel . Porsche is working on it

 

[DaleinCalgary]

I work in the industry. No you don't want one.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

I bought a 2023 Hyundai Tucson in 2022 with a lifetime warranty. My last Tucson lasted over 250,000 miles…and I’m currently at 28,000. If all goes well, I won’t be replacing it until the mid 2030s. Unless gas stations completely disappear before that.

Lifetime? No such thing

 

[Quasicat]

Lifetime? No such thing

You’re correct. It’s called a lifetime warranty, but it covers everything after the standard warranty ends up to the original cost of the vehicle…which is $30,000. I do have to pay a $100 deductible each time I use it, but last time I waited until I had a couple of things, like the air conditioner modulator, and one of the side impact sensors. It would have cost me over $2,000 and instead cost me $100. If it makes the car go over 250,000 miles after 15 years of driving it, it’s totally worth it.

 

[Musashipan]

If I had enough money I'd buy a Hummer Ev and a cadillac lyric.

 

[bati]

Whenever my company decides to switch. I'm currently driving a 2022 Golf 8 Variant R-line and the thought of stopping for 45 mins to charge on my way to business conferences (which I have to attend more often than I'd like) makes me die a little bit on the inside. Or having to drive 130kmh on highway to maintain fuel efficiency.

 

[GreenAlien]

I'm eyeing the NIU KQi2 Pro EU right now.

 

[bitbydeath]

I’ll probably go hybrid next, don’t trust electric only.

I work in the industry. No you don't want one.

Too many issues?

 

[poppabk]

I just don't believe batteries are a good alternative to ICE from an environmental impact standpoint.

They probably are though. Don't really care that much about the environment to be honest though, just thought it would be interesting to have an electric car. Plus not having to pay $3.50 a gallon.

 

[XXL]

I drive a Tesla Model Y. I absolutely love it.

It has really opened up how much I just explore and go on random drives because it costs next to nothing to charge it at home.

Its about $5 to fully charge it.

 

[AJUMP23]

I do not want one ever.

 

[jason10mm]

Call me they don't need slave labor to build the batteries, the batteries can actually be recycled, and the car can go 600 miles on a charge.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Tesla onboard trip planner is great. It plans out my supercharger stops to about 10-30mins about every 1.5-2hrs. Those stops are usually close to shop areas. Having some superchargers by Bucees are a plus!

In Europe there are still not enough EV chargers - once you find one 50/50 some dipshit with ICE care parked there because he couldn’t be bothered to walk 20m.
Plus if it’s not a supercharger forget about it - try explaining to the kids you need to stop for an hour to charge the car.