Hey all,
I've been really concerned about the promotion of electric vehicles, and came across a news article reporting serious problems for replacing worn-out electric-vehicle batteries. (Here: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/the-big-looming-problem-with-old-evs-its-really-really-hard-to-change-the-battery) The specific vehicle mentioned is the Nissan Leaf. Have you heard any similar problems, or practical solutions for this issue?
Thanks!
Clif
Electric cars are a boondoggle for this and plenty of other reasons. The people who think this forced transition is going to end well are living in a fantasy world.
It's worse than that. Wait until the owners of the "modern wonders" find out how much it's going to cost them when it comes time to dispose of these huge, spent battery packs. There is no amount of government subsidy that will cover that bill.
Aside from the batteries bursting into flames while being charged in your garage and a replacement cost of $5-7,000, no, I haven't heard of any problems at all. Oh wait, how about finding a charging station that works???
This is why it’s better to lease EVs and return before the warranty is up. No one knows how the future will pan out and which technology will win out: could be hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, EV, who knows. Even EV technology itself is evolving. In the meantime, I will be driving my next ICE vehicle (probably end up getting it in 2022 now) for another 15-20 years while it gets all sorted out. By then 2037-2042 we’ll see where we are at.
I'd say it's better to just steer clear of electric cars completely. However if someone decides they just have to drive one for some unfathomable reason, yes it would be best to lease it.
You can replace them. It just cost an arm and a leg.
Ever since the Baker Electric from the early 1900's the problem was a good reliable energy source. We still don't have them yet. The best ones in use today can explode when charged and it's not like you can drive from Florida to Chicago on one charge.
Gasoline engines may not be the best answer but you can get fuel most anywhere.
EV's right now are nothing more than a curiosity IMO.
