Here's what happens when your Tesla Roadster (or any EV) reaches the end of battery life

pt70 said
Ford is building 3 new plants in the southeast . One is for making electric trucks. One is for making the batteries for them. And one is for recycling the batteries. BUT, all trucks aren't selling well now because of their high prices. And high interest rates.

Just read it costs $15,000 to have a Tesla model S battery replaced at the dealership. List price I'm guessing. Life expectancy is 8 to 15 years. [Say 12 year average]. So 12 years times 12,000 miles per year = 144,000 miles. 144,000 miles divided by 25 MPG = 5760 gallons. 5760 gallons times $3.75 per gallon = $21,600. Plus plugs, set of wires, three 12 v batteries, trans oil and filter change, approx.. 30 oil and filter changes for the engine.

So, assuming both ICE and battery powered vehicles run trouble free, the money saved on gasoline vs. electricity will pay for a new battery installed by the dealership. And then you get to start all over again.

You left out the price to charge the piece of **** EVs...a factor that matters a LOT. You should be aware that any industry that learns that it has a monopoly will NOT do so at a discounted rate. Utility rates will certainly rise and that affects everything else that you use....Fridge, air compressor, oven, washer/dryer, lights and A/C.

DionR said
You forgot to include the purchase price of the vehicle.

And you assume you will be able to get a new battery for your model of EV after 12 years.

FACT. The car may be essentially disposable.

toolmanmike said
And the fuel price in the mix includes road use taxes where yearly registration fees for EV's is not included. :BangHead: :lol:

pt70 said
I'm not pushing for EV's just trying to counter some of the statements being made by the EV haters. It's good to read that some people are giving it some thought. They are not the answer for everybody. I'll let the next generations figure out what to do about cooling the Earth. I'm hearing about people down south paying an extra $300 per month for their air conditioning. Ouch!

Cooling the earth? Are you really so indoctrinated that you actually buy into the lies that WE can control the climate?
If so, people of your kind are too thick headed to understand actual, legitimate science. It has been proven that the planet has been far warmer than it is today LONG before your Prius was ever built.