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April 11, 2023 3:22 pm
About 4 in 10 U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to switch, but the history-making shift from the country’s century-plus love affair with gas-driven vehicles still has a ways to travel.
Even with tax credits of up to $7,500 to buy a new EV, it could be difficult to persuade drivers to ditch their gas-burning cars and trucks for vehicles without tailpipe emissions.
New electric vehicles now cost an average of more than $58,000, according to Kelley Blue Book, a price that’s beyond the reach of many U.S. households. (The average vehicle sold in the U.S. costs just under $46,000.) Tax credits approved under last year’s Inflation Reduction Act are designed to bring EV prices down and attract more buyers.
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April 11, 2023 3:37 pm
If this is true, then charging infrastructure needs to accelerate.
There should be legislation requiring new hotels/shopping centers being built to provide L2 or faster (for pay, not free) so at least guests/customers won’t be forced to go to charging stations on the adjacent highways creating longer waits.
Will I get my Fisker One delivered before my VW needs its 100K service?? The race is on..
and…… will we still get the $7500 tax credit? Only HF knows…
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April 11, 2023 3:52 pm
@seaphil AP is legit, so I would hope it is true! Let’s hope everywhere gets more chargers in the coming years.
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April 11, 2023 3:57 pm
@seaphil Here is the thing: the fleet refreshes at a rate of about 4% - 5% per year. If 50% of all vehicles sold were electric (we are just above 5%), we would be moving 2% - 3% of vehicles a year. It is going to take a looooooong time. There are some sensible things we can do (but won't) to make the most of our charging infrastructure. Tesla is charging some absurd 50 cents per kwh for non Tesla vehicles. That sort of profit will bring some serious new capital into the mix in no time.
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