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[bmg88201]

I keep hearing about the high insurance rates for EV’s and that some insurers won’t write a policy for EV’s. Is this true and what is the comparison for insurance costs for ICE and an EV.

 

[tradosaurus]

Another reason not to live in the city.

I did live in Bangor Maine for 5 months when I was starting out... I was bored to tears and spent a lot of time walking. One night I was walking down the side of the road when a car went by and something went whizzing past my head. I went back the next day and there was a quart beer bottle lying in the ditch. On another occasion a car stopped and a guy got out wanting to fight. I'm not a fighter but am too stupid to back down. Luckily his friends dragged him back into the car.
I'm more at home in the woods with nobody within 5 miles... which is where I'll be tomorrow.

Based on the demographics you would think Bangor, Maine would be a safe city.

Good news is that Maine has liberal carry laws.

"Any Maine resident over 21 (who is not otherwise prohibited from owning or being in possession of a firearm), is authorized to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. "

 

[tradosaurus]

IMHO get gov help purchasing an ev everyone
purchasing a vehicle should be getting the same!!!
But what I am hearing in congress ev's are not the
answer!
I suppose trad will say these listed below are false??
HERE ARE SOME FACTS: disadvantages include finding charging stations, charging times, higher initial costs, limited driving range, and battery packs can be expensive to replace. Battery issues, climate control, and in-car electronics are among the biggest problems in electric vehicles.

EV owners suffer from 79 percent more reliability issues than gasoline or diesel vehicles. Plug-in hybrids are even worse, with 146 percent more reliability issues, although straight hybrids are more reliable than conventional vehicles. Recurrent, a firm that studies battery health, surveyed 15,000 EV drivers in March and found that 1.5% needed battery replacements, which range between $5,000 and $20,000. TO REPLACE THE BATTERY IN MY CAR
COSTS LESS THAN $200. Gas cars are cheaper compared to fuel than electric cars. Electricity is usually more expensive than gasoline, which means that it will cost you more per mile, so gas-powered cars offer better value for money in the long run.

willy

Can't speak for other EV brands but for Tesla most of your "facts" are bogus. Quit buying into fake news.

The only "facts" that are true is "battery packs are expensive to replace". That would also be true for a new diesel engine on my truck if mine implodes because of bad fuel so the point is moot.

Any posts from non EV owners should be qualified with "not an EV owner so my opinion is based on emotion".

I also bolded a lot of words to make my case.

 

[tradosaurus]

I keep hearing about the high insurance rates for EV’s and that some insurers won’t write a policy for EV’s. Is this true and what is the comparison for insurance costs for ICE and an EV.

Insurance rates can vary from city to city, state to state, age, etc. I can only speak for myself that my insurance rates are no higher than any other new car I've purchased.

 

[tradosaurus]

If I lived a city I would ride a bicycle or the bus. I don't. Having a vehicle tied up for 7 hours must be convenient. Where I live that wouldn't work, if only because I like being prepared for an emergency.

agreed.

If you only have one vehicle and its an EV just keep it charged every day and you probably will only have it "tied up" for maybe two hours. Since my Tesla is "tied up" at night charging it's not an issue. If there is an extreme emergency at night, say taking someone to a hospital, either my EV will have enough charge or I have an ICE that I try to keep between 1/2 and full.

And anyone who doesn't take advantage of deductions on their tax return is being foolish. Of course we all take the deductions but somehow when taking a deduction for an EV that becomes too much.

 

[tradosaurus]

I am surprised with all the pros you have mentioned for the EV that you still need a diesel. Because we are ignorant would you mind telling us what the EV can't do that you use the diesel for.

How about pulling 10,000 lbs?

 

[bmg88201]

Can't speak for other EV brands but for Tesla most of your "facts" are bogus. Quit buying into fake news.

The only "facts" that are true is "battery packs are expensive to replace". That would also be true for a new diesel engine on my truck if mine implodes because of bad fuel so the point is moot.

Any posts from non EV owners should be qualified with "not an EV owner so my opinion is based on emotion".

I also bolded a lot of words to make my case.

The key word is If my diesel engine implodes. I will probably get 400,000 miles or more out of my diesel engine and it’s a guarantee that you will replace your costly batteries at least once if not more and I will still be driving my Cummins. There is no way your EV batteries will last as long as my diesel, no way. So yes, you will be forking over $1000’s for new batteries and I will still be racking up miles on my diesel ICE.

 

[Eagle1]

Go all in on Tesla --- all you need.....
The dual- and tri-motor Cybertrucks have a maximum towing capacity of 11,000 pounds; the forthcoming single-motor model is capped at 7500 pounds. Every Cybertruck can also haul 2500 pounds in its six-by-four-foot composite cargo bed.

 

[tradosaurus]

The key word is If my diesel engine implodes. I will probably get 400,000 miles or more out of my diesel engine and it’s a guarantee that you will replace your costly batteries at least once if not more and I will still be driving my Cummins. There is no way your EV batteries will last as long as my diesel, no way. So yes, you will be forking over $1000’s for new batteries and I will still be racking up miles on my diesel ICE.

Plenty of evidence that EV batteries going 300k miles. With the emission equipment on diesel trucks good chance your engine may implode.
When you own an EV come back and talk with some knowledge.

 

[tradosaurus]

Go all in on Tesla --- all you need.....
The dual- and tri-motor Cybertrucks have a maximum towing capacity of 11,000 pounds; the forthcoming single-motor model is capped at 7500 pounds. Every Cybertruck can also haul 2500 pounds in its six-by-four-foot composite cargo bed.

Yes, but for 80 miles before needing a charge.

No happening chief.