Not much here the EVDL members wouldn't know, but it's nice to see a
broad, mainstream article.
Buying an Electric Vehicle? Here Is Some Advice.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/electric-vehicle-ev-buying-guide.html
It can feel overwhelming and exciting to someone in the market for a
car. Here’s how you should think about whether an electric vehicle is
right for you.
...
What are you looking for? Be honest. ... “Is it basic transportation?
Or is it an expression of yourself and your personality?” said Matt
DeLorenzo, senior managing editor for Kelley Blue Book. “Cars are a
statement about their buyers. If they weren’t, there wouldn’t be a
Mercedes.”
...
What’s your charging plan? ... Many owners opt to install a faster 220-
to 240-volt outlet, like those used by clothes dryers, which usually
entails hiring an electrician. ... While the fear of running out of
juice — often referred to as range anxiety — is real, it’s often
overstated, experts said.
...
What can you afford? ... A recent Consumer Reports study found that the
average electric vehicle driver will spend 60 percent less to power the
car, truck or S.U.V. and half as much on repairs and maintenance — no
oil changes needed — when compared with the average owner of a
gas-powered vehicle.
...
Consider the alternatives. ... “If you’re interested but not really sure
you want to commit, these plug-in hybrids are kind of a gateway,” Mr.
Fisher, of Consumer Reports, said. ... If used mostly for short commutes
to work and trips around town, the cars could rarely use gas.
...
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