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?

  • bluGill@fedia.io
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    8 hours ago

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

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      2 hours ago

      Ah yes, biking two hours each way when I’m summoned into the office. Something I definitely would get up at 4AM to do.

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        2 hours ago

        Either your drive to the office is unreasonably long, or you are driving much faster than legal. For most roads the legal speed is not that much slower than a bike can go - and you spend a lot of time sitting at stop lights. Which to say an ebike is a reasonable option for a lot of people who refuse to even consider it. Though I don’t know your personal situation and so I cannot be sure. (and often the roads you would have to drive on are not safe for bikes which is a real problem)

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      4 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)