What makes you think I might not have understood or recognised them?
I was replying to your points, but don't know what you personally think - hence I prefixed with "If" as a theoretical viewpoint. If it doesn't apply to you it will apply to some other readers.
When either of our cars next needs replacing, there is a good chance we will get an EV, but that is likely to be a few years yet.
Same here; looking to replace "the family car" in about two years, but the other car doesn't get used much and there's no justification to change it yet. Maybe in a decade if the kids haven't written it off earlier.
It's usually because what they perceive as being a show-stopper is in their heads rather than reality, so we try and help them understand that an EV is not just another car. The way you drive it and fuel it requires a complete change of perspective.
You've appear to have edited out and disregarded the line where I said "Many
valid reasons have been given for being anti-EV."
But yes, i take your point there are swivel eyed loons out there, as well as misguided people ; all need advice and information..
For what it's worth you seem to understand the advantages and disadvantages of EVs, and how they might apply (or not) to different people; so your advice to the doubtful (loons or otherwise) is likely useful.
Other EV owners seem unable or at least unwilling to acknowledge downsides; they can stick their advice where the mice won't find it.
Largely due to this thread, I've gone from a mostly anti-EV position to a pro-EV viewpoiny; it's been a fascinating journey.
But the cars still need to improve if more people are to make the switch.
The main limitation for the vast majority of people is cost.
Yes.
I don't know how some folk are surviving the cost of living crisis. Well, clearly some are not.
Rumours this morning of a further base-rate increase, and mortgages following will be terrifying to many. Cars are vital to many, so high prices are a big problem.
That's going to change by about 2032. For example, my daughter will probably want a car. I'm not able to afford a brand new efiat, and like most kids she will start with a second hand car. Looking at Car Giant, the cheapest EV would be £150 a month (it's a 2016 Nissan Leaf) with a good sized deposit whereas a petrol Fiat 500 = £102 a month. An e-Fiat would be around £300 a month with a hefty deposit.
Love the CAr Giant examples, they sound excellent - and thank you for mentioning the deposit. Often deliberately missed out by people wanting to obfuscate actual costs.
