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Originally Posted by jamesqf
I surely wouldn't buy an EV (say a Leaf) that had only a 70 mile range, because many of my trips are more than 70 miles...
The manufacturers aren't charging extra: if anything, they seem to make less profit on electrics (normal for any new product). That 'extra' they charge is simply the cost of the batteries. Make cheaper batteries, you get cheaper electric cars - or you can put more batteries in to get more range for the same price.
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Well if you wouldn't buy the car than nobody would.
...and you again have pointed out that price is the main factor preventing EV adoption.
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Originally Posted by rmay635703
A used Think City EV (100 mile city range) is about $4000 on up
I don't think price is a good argument, unless everybody only buys a new car.
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I don't think your example car is a good argument. Cars are only introduced to the market new. No manufacturer builds used cars, so they have to appeal to new car buyers first. The Think City doesn't appeal to people, and the company went out of business.
Think about it, are there more Leafs or Teslas on the road? Do you think price has anything to do with it?
Price is the #1 factor affecting EV adoption. You think the Leaf wouldn't sell any better if it could be bought new for $5,000? If the price is greater than the perceived benefits, then there is great anxiety about owning something that cannot be afforded, or is a poor investment.
Ability to charge is factor #2. If you can't charge it, then your anxiety about owning it is so great that you won't buy it.
Range might be a distant #3 factor that causes anxiety preventing people from purchasing.
If manufacturers work on #1 and #2, then more EVs will be sold.