From here:
https://www.andersoneconomicgroup.com/cars-gas-powered-cheaper-to-fuel-than-electric-in-late-2022/
“In Q4 2022, typical mid-priced ICE car drivers paid about $11.29 to fuel their vehicles for 100 miles of driving. That cost was around $0.31 cheaper than the amount paid by mid-priced EV drivers charging mostly at home, and over $3 less than the cost borne by comparable EV drivers charging commercially.”
And that with massive subsidies for “green” energy and massive taxes on hydrocarbon fuels. Imagine if the true market cost for gas (one third the present cost) and “green” energy (double the cost) were In place!
Oh, and watch out for repair bills too. From here:
Fuel Costs of Electric Vehicles Overtake Gas-Powered Cars: Study (theepochtimes.com)
“Insurance companies typically “total” a vehicle—which means to scrap it and reimburse the owner—when the estimated cost of repair is deemed too high.
An Austin-built 2022 Model Y Long Range involved in a front collision and listed by IAA in early January had a retail price of $61,388 and an estimated repair cost of $50,388. The vehicle’s owner was not listed.
A second Austin-built Model Y, involved in a side collision and listed by IAA, had a retail price of $72,667 and an estimated repair cost of $43,814.”
Clown World.
Onwards!
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I wanted to look at the assumptions in the source paper, but that site blocked me. https://www.imgpaste.net/image/Kn8r05
Stark reality.
To be ignored by The Cult, like so many other things. Watch them twist and turn into a pretzel, ending with Cultists glorying in the extra $$$ personally required to 'Save The Planet'.
The narrative is so seductive. Reality not required.
To add on the pile: Norway recently outlawed EVs on ferries due to the catastrophic danger they pose. Some multi-level (or underground) carparks have prohibited EVs for the same reason. Watch these restrictions spread quicker than TurboCancer, once a couple of expensive insurance claims erupt.
The idea EVs would somehow Save The World is like the 'Safe & Effective' mantra. Faith, not science or fact.
Perhaps reality is staging a comeback against the utopian SDG's, Agenda 2023, et al.
Peace.