The only way that idea sounds good is if you work for the MFG or the lender.
We're getting closer to lifetime auto payments with 7 and 8 year auto loans. But I hate the idea of subscriptions, especially for cars.
When do you think you will buy a 100% pure electric vehicle?
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The only way that idea sounds good is if you work for the MFG or the lender.
We're getting closer to lifetime auto payments with 7 and 8 year auto loans. But I hate the idea of subscriptions, especially for cars.
I'm really enjoying my "gateway drug" PHEV.
500+ miles of range, and 40-45 miles on electric using the trickle charge in my garage.
One of these days I'll get around to running the conduit under my backyard and adding new panels/level 2 charging in my garage, but for now the PHEV has been a nice ride, especially with the spike in gas prices this month!
Just doing my best to annoying both sides of this awesome CF thread!
500+ miles of range, and 40-45 miles on electric using the trickle charge in my garage.
One of these days I'll get around to running the conduit under my backyard and adding new panels/level 2 charging in my garage, but for now the PHEV has been a nice ride, especially with the spike in gas prices this month!
Just doing my best to annoying both sides of this awesome CF thread!
What make and model do you own? As I mentioned up thread I am considering a Ford Maverick, however, I am wondering if that is stupid and I should instead be looking at a PHEV. What is turning me off to the Maverick is back seat comfort. If that is going to be our long distance driving vehicle I want it to be comfortable for all passengers.
Edit: With gas prices spiking I am wondering if I should get a bicycle for my daily commuter. I am not joking.
I want my next car to be PHEV... it's troubling to decide which one, though. Options are limited, hard to find and very expensive.
You're not annoying anybody with that. I think there are a lot of us who would prefer one over a straight EV but the options for them are super limited right now.
this thread is for BEV vehicles only. All of those who own or are considering a PHEV should go 100% electric. None if this half-way BS.
There are 4 days a week that we commute ~100 miles a day. Winter, summer, hills, highway speeds.this thread is for BEV vehicles only. All of those who own or are considering a PHEV should go 100% electric. None if this half-way BS.
(sort of)
Bev or phev?
BEV would work fine assuming you can charge at home. The only exception to that might be a Nissan Leaf.
If you charge at night, a BEV should be just fine.
BEV, easily. If you're doing over 200 miles daily then maybe start to consider something else.
This is promising. Walmarts are everywhere. If the payment process is easy, this is a no brainer for them.
Also for those who travel and dont mind camping in their cars overnight, walmart also offers free overnight parking lot stays. You can charge, stay, and shop for supplies at walmart. Great deal for both parties.
hah - well if I lived in a neighborhood of new homes w attached garages and more modern electrical capacity, a BEV makes sense.this thread is for BEV vehicles only. All of those who own or are considering a PHEV should go 100% electric. None if this half-way BS.
but right now still procrastinating an electrical project that won't be cheap to add conduit/sub panels/ 2 level 2 chargers in my garage!
My brother in law has 3 kids in their family. When they got up to two of them driving instead of getting another car BIL got an electric bike and he rides it weather permitting (which is most of the time in KC) to work. He is a dentist and his office is 3 miles from home.
I bet Tesla sells a few of these. $300k for the long-range model. If a standard semi costs $200k.
Fuel cost per mile with the Tesla would be around 23 cents/mile compared to 58 cents/mile. At 100k miles/year, that's a $35k/year savings. I would assume maintenance would also be a lot cheaper.
With the lack of megachargers, I assume these will not be used for long haul. My dad went from driving OTR to short haul, where he would return to the terminal every night. I think these make up almost 1/2 of the trucks on the road.
I can see this tech working on delivery trucks like what Homemakers and the like drive around with. They don’t stray too far from the warehouse and the freight weight isn’t excessive.
Im going off distribution channels like the Tesla one in Council Bluffs. "dealership" was a loose term. Im trying to figure out where Lucid is coming from with the influx Ive seen lately.
Edit: Looks like Chicago is the closest.
Freight weight won't be an issue
Tesla’s 500-mile range estimate is based on the truck being fully loaded at its maximum Gross Combined Weight (GCW) of 82,000 lbs
Feature 2026 Freightliner Cascadia (Sleeper) 2026 Tesla Semi (Long Range)
Max Combined Weight 80,000 lbs 82,000 lbs
Tractor Weight (Curb) ~18,000 lbs ~23,000 lbs
Trailer Weight (Empty) ~14,000 lbs ~14,000 lbs
Available Payload ~48,000 lbs ~45,000 lbs
Acceleration: A fully loaded Tesla Semi (82,000 lbs) can go from 0-60 mph in about 20 seconds. A comparable diesel truck often takes 45–60 seconds.
A bit surprising, particularly if without a local service center
On the other hand, EVs like Lucid are more like Tech. You have nearly “fan” like behavior and motivated buyers/collectors. I know people that flew to the R2 demo tour Rivian is having.
When people are impatiently buying reservations for things, the lack of a local store isn’t an issue, right?
