5 BIGGEST PROBLEMS With Electric Cars That Will Make You Think Twice

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5 biggest problems with electric cars you must know before buying one. We explain the biggest problems with owning an electric car that you might not know about. Are electric cars worth it? Are electric cars better than gas cars? Are electric cars the future? Are electric cars more reliable? How long do the batteries last? Are electric cars safe? Are electric cars sustainable or better for the environment? If you are buying a new electric car or electric SUV, make sure to watch this video.

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I think one major issue is not mentioned. Its ability to repair the vehicle after minor accident. Slight damage to the battery compartment may result in the need to completely replace battery or qualify your car as a total loss due to the cost of battery replacement . Also a lot of body shops cannot perform repairs. You have to go to manufacturer certified shops which increases cost by a lot.

vadskar
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I got quote from my Erie car insurance: 2023 Tesla Y Long Range is $1685/year….2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plugin Hybrid is $750/year

audieo
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20 years ago digital cameras were crappy and expensive. Today they are fantastic and cheap. The early adopters paid for the R&D that drove costs down and improved quality. Same story with EVs

jamesstuart
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It's interesting to consider whether these are "problems" with the cars? Or whether people's habits have to change. Using public charging for anything other than long distance travel is a fools errand. If you don't have home or work level 2 charging, don't get an electric car. You MUST precondition the battery in cold temperatures. If the car doesn't support that, or your lifestyle doesn't, then don't get an electric car. It turns out one of the problems with the Chicago event was there were a lot of uber drivers participating in the hertz electric car sharing program. They had cars that were near empty that were not pre-conditioned, so when they showed up at public charging to charge their car, it didn't work.

The behaviors of the drivers didn't match the expectations of the car. (not preconditioned, no charging at home). That turned into a "run on the bank", where the charging stations were basically taken by abandoned or cars charging at very low rates.

I'm sure if I go back in the youtube archives from 1918 I'd see a whole set of videos on how horses were better than automobiles (having to take the car to a petrol station? When I can just leave the horse in a field and it fuels itself? That will never work!)

For people looking to buy electric cars today, you MUST look at your lifestyle and willingness to change. And if it doesn't fit for you, then don't buy one. It's that simple. they will improve over time.

PianoBoy
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Excuse me, but charging at home is not a half baked solution. I would strongly advise anyone that ownes an EV to make sure they buy and install a home charger for their EV needs. It is very convenient, safe, and practical. It will also save you money as you charge at home where it is cheaper than public charging stations. Being able to charge at home is one of the many great things about owning an EV. 2:24

TwoHawksHunting
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Excellent overview! We bought a Kia Sorento PHEV with absolutely no regrets. We charge the battery at home and have only purchased four tanks of gas since buying it in June of last year. Ninety plus percent of people only drive an average of forty to sixty km’s per day and will go on an extended trip one or two times per year. This, i believe, greatly reduces the need for public charging stations. And finally, the increase to our hydro bill has been negligible!

pasqualearnone
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460.000km on my Tesla S. No nightmares of whatsoever, more reliable then any of the dead reliable cars I used to own, like W124 for example. One battery rebuilt, one motor preventive rebuilt, otherwise almost nothing, just small, easily repairable stuff.

zowplgi
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This is WAY overly negative. EV ownership is pretty amazing. As a Tesla owner for three years, I’ll never buy a gas vehicle again. No oil changes, extra storage, better performance, brake pads that rarely need replaced, and I save about $130 a month on gas (after charging).

Of course there are some charging concerns if you buy an EV without a garage & a home charger/220v outlet in your garage. But these are amazing vehicles!

ryancarlson
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All these issues are coming up more and more here in Ireland to the extent than some garages wont even take them as a trade in

seanfallon
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I imagine when cars first came out and there were very little gas stations around people missed their horses, so I guess eventually there will be charging stations everywhere and cars will be able to recharge quickly, then like the horse, gas guzzlers will rarely be used.🤔

bekind
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This is not based on factual information but based on feeling and what is read in the news.

Pete-rfzz
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Our second to last car had got total engine failure after 60.000 miles, the last after 140.000 miles. NMC batteries are designed for 400.000 miles, LFP batteries for 1 million miles. If you buy a used electric car, you can read the SOH (State Of Health) of the battery. If the battery weaks, it still works. An ICE engine life ends from one moment to the other, without prior notice. You can buy an expensive used ICE car and one day later, you have complete motor failure and costs of 10.000$ and above. This cannot happen with an EV.
I drove my electric car now the second winter, I live in cold southern bavaria. All works fine, no restrictions at all. Of course, the range is generally lower and the range decreases in winter, but the percentage loss is not different from ICE cars.
My opinion: If you can connect in your garage, I wouldn't think for a second. EV are much more convenient.

martinv.
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I am grateful for your (Fossil Fuel Sponsored) misinformation. Your work allowed me to pay 20 cents on the dollar for a used Tesla. It is a wonderful car. People mistake it for a new one daily. Dim witted hotheads goose their throttles alongside me at intersections wanting to race. I don’t have the heart to show them how my Tessie can tromp their precious V-8 with my 750hp.

lesbenson
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My biggest objection regarding EVs is the Government trying to force them on us. EVs are great for some and not so much for others. The decision should be up to the buyer, not big brother.

charlesdudek
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We’ve owned a Bolt EUV for two years and live in Seattle. We haven’t had any issues. We mostly drive in the city though. We also own a charger at home. Had to deal with public charging for the first year. Accessibility wasn’t great due to copper thieves cutting charger cables. Since we got our own charger, no issues there. We did one road trip to Vancouver with a stop to charge in between. As for insurance, we now pay less than when we owned a Honda civic, so I call BS on the insurance pricing, at least in Seattle. I do agree with the fact that EVs are not for everyone.

gabrielleburdeti
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Great review I keep my vehicles 30 plus years. My 96 Accord still has allot of life left in it!

wayneott
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150, 000 miles without one single issue.

tomwalker
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I live in Denmark, where EV´s have taken a remarkable part of the market. 40% of all sold new cars are EV´s, on top a lot of 6-12 months old cars are imported from other countries, especially Germany, making EV´s take more than half of the car market these years.
I know a lot of people driving them, and they claime, that there is no going back. Reliabillity is higher and costs are lower, and the driving experience is much better due to more power and linear delivery.
Lower taxes on EV´s and high taxes on fossile fuel are important incentives to drive EV´s, but also the charging infrastructure is very important. And the latter has exploded tha last few years, so you can go anywhere when you want to.
Another important incentive to drive EV´s is the ban of fossile fuel cars in cities from 2030, that might be the final nail to the coffin for petrol and diesel cars.
Batteries are hardly ever replaced on EV´s, they are rebuilt at a much lower cost, making older EV´s retain good value over the years.
Development of better EV´s is an ongoing process, but devellopment does not make older cars worse. Hence if your car serves you good, it will go on doing so.
Advise when buying EV´s would be somthing like stay away from the Japanese cars, they generally sucks, Only Nissan Ariya is a nice car. Buy one with preconditioning of the battery, and software that guides you to charging points when on tour, and with a deasant charging curve. From 20 to 80% in 30 minutes in cold weather is nice. Don´t forget that people rarely charges outside their home.

bimsetre
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I have a Tesla M3 long range and it is the best car I have ever had.
My wife also want an electric car due to how well my Tesla behaves in the winter!!
She now have a Lexus hybrid, we live in Sweden and we can charge at home.
If you cannot charge at home, you should not have an electric car.

matsgardin
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My nightmare ended quickly when I sold my EV !! Now it's someone else's nightmare

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