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Originally Posted by dieselbeetle
I honestly just think they're a bit unambitious. I'm waiting for something breathtaking
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I disagree - Nissan is the only manufacturer with a mass market EV - and it's been available in limited quantities for a year now. Aside from the Mitsubishi i (which is smaller, has less power, less range but is slightly more efficient because of it's size) it's the least expensive plug-in on the market right now.
To call that unambitious is being shortsighted. Breathtaking - no, it's definitely not that - you have to spend twice as much or more to get in line a Tesla Model S.
Yes - it's a bit soft in the handling department - but it's pretty clear that they were aiming for a very smooth and quiet ride.
Yes - it's could use more power - but it's pretty clear that they have limited this to ensure that the battery will last a long, long time.
Yes - it could use more range - but it's pretty clear that they have limited this to keep cost and weight down.
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Originally Posted by dieselbeetle
Being that my cars are paid for, its cheaper and better for the environment to continue with them, rather than get a new car.
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On a personal level, perhaps - but someone has to buy EVs out there to get them on the road. If you replaced yours hopefully your car would replace an inefficient clunker - it's not like you're throwing your car away.
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Originally Posted by redpoint5
I was going to say that you have to factor in charging losses, but then you showed that you are even more familiar with these losses than me...
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Thanks - note that the EPA estimated numbers are all "from the wall" which include charging losses as well.
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Originally Posted by redpoint5
Of course, the price of electricity varies quite a lot, and in some places such as the pacific northwest, electricity is very cheap. I pay 8 cents per KWh. At half the cost quoted, going electric is very economical here.
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Definitely - and in your area you also have the benefit of having the cleanest electricity around, too. You simply can't be an EV for price or environmental friendliness in your area unless you are riding a bike - nothing else even gets close.