Preparing For Your First Electric Vehicle Could Cost You Thousands

Any new technology will start costing a lot more in comparison to a few years down the road. and as time goes by it gets improved. This happens with all new technology, i.e. computers, ipods, light bulbs, cars, Playstations lol, etc, etc. Don't be a fool 009. I know it's not your words but we all know where you stand in regards to e-cars. stop living in caveman eras, open your mind.

True, but the problem is that you are paying more for a worse product. In every way besides moving parts. Yes even emissions to produce the car. At least with computers, ipods, etc. each generation is an improvement.

For me it has to be cost effective. So maybe in a decade or so I would consider it. But right now the added the early adopter premium, plus addition out of pocket and I simply don't see it. Don't get me started on driving range.

Now if you lived in Key West and this was your transport. You might have an argument. However in Texas where a commute is 75 miles a day, then it is another animal all together.

both true. and thanks for proving my point. how else are you going to improve on something if you never build it in the first place? Evolution in technology is amazing and we've seen it in the last 50+ years, which if you think about it, it's incredible. Look at cars for example; my 370Z if you were to bring it back in time just 50 years would impress humans so much that they would think it's from 2050. So in only 15 years the e-car if supported properly (i.e. without people trying to make it fail, like 009 openly does) will be so much more advanced than today that even a speeding freak like me will enter the market. now think about 50 years from now ... wow. lets keep evolving.

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I will charge at home and work so the volt is fine with me.Besides I will be moving in about a year so installing a charger is not going to be cost effective.Eight hours is good enough for me since my commute is only 35 miles each way.The more info I get the more convinced I am the Volt will be great for me.Most people complain about its higher price but it is loaded and does not need a charger.With the Leaf you have to have a charger or a tow truck option.

009 - the more anti-electric articles you post, the more childish you make yourself out to be. At the end of the day, it's coming and maybe it's not right for you but it's "right" for many people, however they want to define "right", i.e. economical, green, new, unique, quiet, a statement about not relying on Mid East gas, etc. And they will not let you define what's "right" for them either so why are you trying so hard? So the next time a person out there sticks a gun to your head forcing you to buy electric or hybrid, let us know and we'll stand up for you. But in the mean time, go on enjoying your petrol cars and let other people, other mature adults, enjoy their hybrid/electric cars.