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0 points011000112y ago0 comments

I really liked my EV, but I had subsidized charging at work. We only have one ICE car now. Every so often I consider upgrading to an EV or hybrid, but why? I'd be spending quite a lot to save very little. Now, I'll admit, getting gas at someplace like Costco can be a pain, but I just can't justify an EV.

Also, my wife hated the EV. Sure, it was a Bolt so it wasn't that comfy, but she hated having to think about charging. She's fine dealing with gas. That right there kills it for us.

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maigret2y ago· 4 in thread

You’re only “saving” with an ICE because CO2 is not appropriately priced. And there are other reasons to ditch petrol, like, what about our children future? Limiting the discussion to price is a limited way of thinking.

city412y ago

Money is a huge motivator. People will absolutely change their behavior to save money. It's also largely politically agnostic. Unless you're very wealthy, money impacts your life no matter how you feel about climate change or the environment.

01100011OP2y ago

No thanks. Those are problems for the world's rich to worry about. I have a budget and dependents to take care of. I'm not taking away from my dependents to change the time the earth becomes unlivable by 15 seconds.

throwaway59592y ago

It’s wild to me that people with kids don’t care about how the planet will be for their children and grandchildren. I don’t even have kids of my own and I’m willing to alter my lifestyle to give future generations a better shot at having the same access to resources I have.

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bdcravens2y ago

You're correct, but at least in the US, few share that concern when there isn't financial incentive.

bdcravens2y ago

My wife shares similar environmental concerns with me, so I haven't had that issue, but I realize others don't have those same values. Of course, we also bought an EV that fits the style of car she's always had (small SUV - we got her an ID.4)

As for the fueling up, there's a huge gulf between those who own a home and those who don't in terms of EV experience - when you have a charger in your garage, you wake up every day with a "full tank".

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