Even if it is only 25K that's $500ish a month for 5 years. How much fuel would that buy? Will a battery last 5 years or will it require a new 5-10K battery before 5 years? What quality level battery are you getting for a 25K rig as much like anything else not all bargains are bargains
I understand your point, but best case scenario (according to their site) you can add one third of the total battery capacity, for the smaller battery, overnight using a 110 outlet.Originally Posted by runcible
With a 240v outlet you will be able to get a full charge overnight, but not all homes have a 240 outlet in the garage, so that will be an additional cost.for many, and it will take 4-8 hours to get a full charge, again for the smaller battery.
At public charging (480v) they claim you can go from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes, again for the smaller battery. A complete fill up of an ICE or Hybrid tank only takes a few mimutes.
For many people just to get a full.or near full charge overnight will require adding the ability use 240v in the garage, or stopping at 480v charging station for 30+ minutes.
https://www.slate.auto/en/charging
I'm sure it will meet the needs of some people, but for me ICE or hybrid is better.
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If you believe their claims, the batteries are supposed to last 10 to 20 years.
https://www.slate.auto/en/faq
"EV batteries can last between 10 to 20 years, depending on various factors such as battery chemistry, driving habits, environmental conditions, and maintenance practices."
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"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me." - Isaiah 6:8
Aaaand how much capacity is left in 10 years....? Cell phones show degradation after a year
An Uber (heavy use) said range was down 40-50 miles after a year or so
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"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me." - Isaiah 6:8
Maybe gun buyers aren't the only consumers who are beta testers?
"It's surprising how often you start wondering just how featureless a desert some people's inner landscapes must be."
-Maple Syrup Actual
SIG makes electric cars too?
In spite of the jest, I had a similar thought today on the interstate. I passed a several year old Toyota Tundra… in my 14 year Fleet Package Expedition. Evidently, arguably the most bullet proof truck on the road got a 2022 engine “update” - and the Tundra went from hero to zero in a hurry. https://carbuzz.com/toyota-tundra-tu...gine-problems/
Why do I care? Because I was looking to get a new truck this year. The new build Tundra’s issues were enough to make the factory fresh unattractive and put a serious price premium on the lightly used versions.
Beta testing in the real world seems the standard these days. I can bemoan this with the best and argue the many reasons…
I choose my new vehicle purchase in no small part to what vehicle drivetrain and body style was OLDEST and least updated.
As I have had quite a few model years under my belt, I believe maturity has a special value.
On the core PF topic, I am beginning to appreciate the wisdom in choosing a well understood and relatively mature firearms platform. Let a lot of other someones be the beta tester.
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