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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

For starters, you can replace the equivalent of the battery: fuel

Don't get me wrong; my next car will be an EV. But it is disingenuous to hand wave the reality that EV batteries are expensive and difficult to replace, somewhat negating the economical and environmental benefits.

I do all of my work on my own cars in my home shop, including things like dropping transmissions. This is why I'm able to keep cars for over 20 years. But there's no way I would be able to even start to replace an EV battery pack simply due to the weight.

But, for me anyway, that's not a compelling excuse not to get an EV. It's the way of the future and, by the sheer nature of getting one, I'm promoting their adoption, encouraging their innovation, and driving down the cost overall. So I look forward to it, even if there are some inconvenient truths.