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Originally Posted by chassis
Who wants to buy a car with a shrinking gas tank?
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theoretically, a ice car gets worse gas mileage as it ages. worn suspension joints, worsening alignment, engine build up, less drivetrain efficiency through moving resistance. some of this carries over to an electric vehicle, but not all of it.
consider all the maintenance you save on with a battery vehicle over the years and its probably not worse than a gas vehicle. i have $530 into my electric car i've been driving for about three years now. that includes tires, a cabin filter, and a silica "filter" that absorbs moisture in the battery pack.
people often think of electric cars in the wrong context. these are great
second vehicles that you primarily drive. price point determines how much style and amenities you get.