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Originally posted by moorookamick: ↑

The reason that EVs are not popular is that they are too expensive,
experience a high rate of depreciation due to battery life, high insurance
and skepticism about availability/time taken recharging battery when needed.

At this stage only select middle class buyers can afford them and Governments
are hesitant about subsidising them because of it being seen as middle class welfare
& the loss of Government revenue from petroleum taxes.

IMO once EVs come down to the price of ICEs, we'll see them gaining market traction.
Lets face it, EVs have to pay their way to maintain roads , infrastructure etc and that means
paying at least $2K P/A above and beyond battery charging costs.

The average car travels 25,000 kms a year and uses on average 2000 litres of petroleum
which yields the government at least $1500 p/a in taxes.The other $500 is paid by oil companies and
associated petroleum distributors & retailers, IMO.

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Maybe potential buyers of electric cars need to factor in much lower maintenance costs into the purchase of ev cars. ie no oil changes oil filters air filters radiators coolant etc
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