I need a new car, and I really want to go full electric. I’m wondering if anyone regrets buying one? What are the downsides?

  • ironhydroxide
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    7 hours ago

    If your #1 priority is to save the planet and not pollute and you have the money, so of course go for it.

    In the pollution case, it’s better to keep a viable used ICE car running than to go buy a new EV. But that’s completely ignoring the economics of it. Battery is cheap once purchased. And ICE has more maintenance and repair costs.

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      6 hours ago

      Better yet get a bike (or ebike) which is much less pollution and improves your health.

      • Ben Hur Horse Race@lemm.ee
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        2 hours ago

        i have an e-assist bike and my 1999 ICE little honda and it works out very well.

        i cycle into the city when i can. faster, exercise, dont have to pay to park (which is 4 eur an hour)