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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thinking about buying an EV next after just blowing $2k to fix my stupid ICE engine. However, I’d like to know what the worst thing about owning an EV is.  Yes, I get range anxiety issues, but 98% of our driving is likely to be around our home and we almost never take long trips on the road. Even if we did, we could just rent a car.  Is it the upgrade cost for an electrical panel?  Expensive repairs? Crappy resale value? What is the worst aspect? [/quote]

Honestly?  I have no complaints.  We have had our EV for three years. We leased, and then we bought out the lease because we loved the car so much.  We also installed a Level II charging station at our house (which was no issue - even in 2021) - we also have solar panels so it didn't appreciably increase our electric bill. We just plug in whenever it gets low and its fully charged in a couple hours - it would be aggravating if we didn't have charging station.  No maintenance except getting tires rotated and fluids refilled.  No repairs in three years.  Haven't needed to resale - and probably won't until it dies.  At which point, I got what I needed from it.
 
 The ONLY thing is accounting for range IN WINTER and in the mountains (hilly areas).  Range is significantly less in Winter due to heating concerns, and hilly areas can take more energy than you think so you don't want to play the odds.  That said - I've NEVER run out of energy (I have rolled into the driveway with just 2-3 miles left a couple times and that's not necessarily fun, but a little exhilirating when you make it).  Also, it takes a while to warm up in the winter (so having the option to turn it on to warm up in the winter before you get in the car is helpful).  Other than that, EVs (not hybrids) drive like a dream because they go to 60 in less than 5 seconds, making merging onto the Beltway no problem. [/quote]

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