Lexus EV Transition Is Reportedly Going Well So Far
10-06-22, 02:42 PM
#31
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10-06-22, 07:16 PM
#32
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10-06-22, 07:27 PM
#33
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I think will be forced into EVs one way or another.
It will be very costly and the government has already stated “we should be doing our part.”
This winter will see tremendous increases in heating bills. I have been paying about double for electric and heating during the summer months vs 2021. I’m afraid to see what the winter bills will look like.
Unfortunately for those folks that will be starting out in the future and looking for a cheap car that they can service on their own, this will completely go away.
EVs will be programmed to last 10yrs and then software support will go away and obviously batteries will need to be replaced which would be way too costly. Just like now ppl get $1,000 iPhones without blinking, ppl will be buying $80k EVs every few years and going further into debt…
It will be very costly and the government has already stated “we should be doing our part.”
This winter will see tremendous increases in heating bills. I have been paying about double for electric and heating during the summer months vs 2021. I’m afraid to see what the winter bills will look like.
Unfortunately for those folks that will be starting out in the future and looking for a cheap car that they can service on their own, this will completely go away.
EVs will be programmed to last 10yrs and then software support will go away and obviously batteries will need to be replaced which would be way too costly. Just like now ppl get $1,000 iPhones without blinking, ppl will be buying $80k EVs every few years and going further into debt…
You should be happy there is no carbon tax in the United States
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 10-06-22 at 07:38 PM.
10-07-22, 03:14 AM
#35
Not sure about other states but here our electricity rate is tiered. The lowest rates would be at night when most would be charging their vehicles. I believe others have stated they can set when their EV's are charging to take advantage of the lower rates.
10-07-22, 05:42 AM
#36
Lead Lap
Correct, in my state off peak hours are cheaper so I set my car to charge between midnight and 6am. Cost per week for me is around $16.
10-07-22, 05:53 AM
#37
Lexus Fanatic
My guess is that if someone uses carbon based electricity generation, it will be charged extra. Therefore someone would need to seek out solar/wind based electricity for the lower cost.
Locally optimized controls and high home charging can strain the grid. Shifting instead to uncontrolled, daytime charging can reduce storage requirements, excess non-fossil fuel generation, ramping and emissions.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 10-07-22 at 06:05 AM.
10-07-22, 06:28 AM
#38
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Let’s get back on topic folks
10-07-22, 12:26 PM
#39
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