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Fullduplexxx

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47. Lol thanks.... fixed it

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I can't see myself buying an e.v.knowing that in 8 years I'll have to pay upto 10,000 [View all] Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 OP

That's what Prius owners were told (only it was supposedly several thousand $$) but with some hlthe2b Nov 2022 #1

Good points, however a Prius is not an EV, it's a hybrid Hugh_Lebowski Nov 2022 #7

When my '02 Prius batteries died MurrayDelph Nov 2022 #11

Did you end up scrapping it? MichMan Nov 2022 #37

I wanted to get it declared totaled MurrayDelph Nov 2022 #55

... hlthe2b Nov 2022 #12

I'd like to add: even if the battery goes bad, it's kot the whole thing... Volaris Nov 2022 #52

Good to know, thanks. I'd researched 3rd party battery options years ago but hlthe2b Nov 2022 #54

They will probably just trade it in and let the next owner deal with it MichMan Nov 2022 #2

That thought occurred to me but who would by it knowing Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #19

I bought one in 2021 MissB Nov 2022 #3

I'm dealing with it by Disaffected Nov 2022 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Meadowoak Nov 2022 #14

No one is changing engines or transmissions at 8 years. Angleae Nov 2022 #22

New Engines In 8 Years? ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #25

Big heavy vans expect to replace transmission at 125-175k ish JT45242 Nov 2022 #32

I've owned 20+ vehicles in my lifetime newdayneeded Nov 2022 #33

My car is 20 yo and has nearly 500,000 Kms on it. Disaffected Nov 2022 #34

City driving only? Not anymore. tinrobot Nov 2022 #42

I was just talking about limiting to city driving Disaffected Nov 2022 #43

I really like it. tinrobot Nov 2022 #49

I was considering a Lexus 450h, if I'm not mistaken you can buy an aftermarket battery pack for dem4decades Nov 2022 #5

Battery prices will be much lower 8 years from now. Cattledog Nov 2022 #6

We're on the verge the next generation battery technology entering the market Victor_c3 Nov 2022 #23

Yeah, Toyota Disaffected Nov 2022 #35

Huh inthewind21 Nov 2022 #8

Tesla batteries IbogaProject Nov 2022 #9

Your typical Tesla suffers minimal capacity loss over time. There are rentals with 300K-400K miles kysrsoze Nov 2022 #16

Speaking of Tesla battery BS, Disaffected Nov 2022 #44

General internet search which is why I wanted to ask owners Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #20

Not for the Aptera solar ev masmdu Nov 2022 #10

I can't see myself buying a new or slightly used car ever. Full stop. hunter Nov 2022 #13

We were forced to buy a different car as WhiteTara Nov 2022 #24

And hybrids have by far the least overall carbon footprint Disaffected Nov 2022 #38

Using those numbers (8yrs, $10K), and using the numbers from this article for energy costs, RockRaven Nov 2022 #15

...and oil changes, and coolant changes,... ret5hd Nov 2022 #18

I have been told it's a myth. I think you have to check that out librechik Nov 2022 #17

That's why I wanted to ask owner what their experience was Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #21

When I buy EV I'm going to be sure the vehicle is self charging with the alternator librechik Nov 2022 #29

Lol thanks.... fixed it Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #47

No, no. It's True ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #36

Your intuition ForgedCrank Nov 2022 #26

Kia has a 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty Jose Garcia Nov 2022 #27

I believe the battery is 7 years. nt LexVegas Nov 2022 #28

My EV is 8.5 years old... BlueCheeseAgain Nov 2022 #30

Battery life is 10-12 years on most models right now Johnny2X2X Nov 2022 #39

I can't get over the prices period iemanja Nov 2022 #31

Yea I can't afford it either I just couldn't see an advantage other than an environental one Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #46

Ford Maverick starts at $21,000, hybrid standard NickB79 Nov 2022 #56

I can't drive a truck iemanja Nov 2022 #57

It's a really small truck NickB79 Nov 2022 #58

everyone's. Wifes 2007 Camry Hybris has 210,000 miles Iwasthere Nov 2022 #40

Not an issue. My last EV saw maybe a 5-10% drop in range after 8 years. tinrobot Nov 2022 #41

Thank you .,.. nt Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #45

your maintenance cost evaluation needs to include all the costs Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #48

EV maintenance expenses are nearly nothing hurl Nov 2022 #50

kicking back to the top. n/t ChazII Nov 2022 #51

I have a 2008 Prius Marthe48 Nov 2022 #53

I love the idea of hopefully buying an EV in the next few years. flvegan Nov 2022 #59

It doesn't matter much if you fast charge or slow charge. Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #62

People who live in Karma13612 Nov 2022 #60

That has nothing to do with batteries. Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #61

How much do you pay for gas over 8 years? JHB Nov 2022 #63

My husband's been working close to home for 5 years now Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #67

That might actually be a factor. If you're using a car that little... JHB Nov 2022 #69

I've never had that problem. yardwork Nov 2022 #64

I have a 10-year old Lincoln hybrid bif Nov 2022 #65

How old is your current car? MineralMan Nov 2022 #66

I drive them until maintenance costs get close to a car payment Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #68