Come on guys. What I intended when I started this thread was exploration of a topic I know nothing about. Most of the posts here have rationally pointed out advantages and disadvantages of EVs and hybrids. I and I hope others, have learned from this discussion, particularly from present owners.
But some seem to see this topic as a podium to stir up the culture wars. Continual name-calling doesn't teach or persuade anyone. An emphatic denial that EV's should ever exist based on one's own unique circumstances - even to the degree of warning me "
Oh, we understand, be careful though, you'll end up in a dumpster someday" after I posted that Volvo is accelerating its changeover to 100% EV's - does more harm to the denialists than it persuades. That isn't sharing information, I'm not sure how to interpret it beyond recognizing a possibly dangerous loon among us. Rational people don't make threats.
It's not Star Trek futurism that is going on in China right now, the government there recognized the problem of crushing air pollution and the potential of new motor vehicles to make things even worse, so China is undergoing a massive conversion to producing mostly EVs right now. Our energy costs and pollution issues aren't so critical, we don't need to follow their example. But it is interesting to see how this is working out in various parts of the world, and for the 'early adopters' here.
I personally have learned what I initially set out to study. The Bolt, while admirable, wouldn't be a good match for my application. An off-lease Ford C-Max hybrid would be less expensive initially and there would be less dollars depreciation over a similar lifetime in my use. But neither is an improvement on what I drive today in cost or convenience so I'm not in a hurry to do anything. I remain interested in learning what others have concluded from studying or owning EV's and hybrids.
Peace, everybody.
