The price of 75k seems like it would be about right. I think its fair to say a guy is going to spend 60 to 80k depending on what trim you want. Supercharger or not. As for EV trucks and Cars. They will be the future without a doubt. Thats why Aramco released an IPO. They know the future for oil is looking dismal. Oil will certainly still be a big part of our lives but as someone suggested. 10 years from now id imagine EV will make a dent in oil demand.
A couple of things i don't think people or politicians are considering. If EV has captured say 20% of the auto market. How will that impact electricity rates? Then as market share for EV's continues to rise. One would suspect that electricity rates will rise as well b/c of demand. With coal plants being shuttered and its proven that green energy is very restrictive during cold climate what are they going to do with the ability to produce enough energy during cold times. I attended a meeting in my home state of indiana. The state has developed a 21st century energy task force. Basically they bring in companies, universities, and academics to present ideas on solar, wind, and battery. During 2018 polar vortex where temps crashed. Here in central indiana we had -20 temps. Wind and Solar cant produce 10% of their range b/c well its cold. So with heating energy taking a massive hit on the grind. You add in millions of EV's to charge. Where does all the electricity come from. And how much does it cost? Even gas has tax for road repair. That tax is gonna dry up. Im sure they are experiencing that already. Id imagine there will be a tax for miles driven.
Also one can point to the limitations for infrastructure as well. Who is gonna take their EV on vacation and try to charge it. I suppose there are some hotels that provide that.
Ed -
Thank you for redeeming this threadand provide a thought provoking dialogue.
Im in a similar climate and electric cars are the jam here. No problems with the sub zero weather. Our major provider for electric power to homes has invested in Tesla batteries for each home that can be used as 2-3 day generators if the power goes out or if in the event of a natural disaster, the power can be drawn from homes and redirected to areas that in need
we have also taken oldtrash or recycling or closed mines and used the land they are on for solar power
to make solar more affordable local companies go town to town and if enough people sign up there is a significant (15%) discount
unfortunately the discounts on electric cars as well as the affordability for solar related items that provide power took a major hit from the POTUS even though there are a ton of jobs to be had
my neighbor bought a Tesla recently and after learning that there is a local guy who goes to your house to service anything that breaks from head lights to you name it, and there are no oil changes or service intervals, only a drive and brakes last much much longer because just taking your foot off the gas slows the car measurably down - I’m seriously considering one for my 120 mile daily commute
as for making electricity more affordable, solar panels cost less and less, charging has increased reducing time per charge and uses dry outlets so nothing special required, and the sky is the limit on innovation new technology and development
