Electric vehicles compared to normal

@Iwillwait Not quite. Around half the cost is that of the battery but you will still have to pay for the electricity. Servicing costs may be lower though as the vehicles are fundamentally simpler.

@ArishMell Not sure what you're trying to say here, but with an average cost surpassing $60k for most EV's that will feel like you just paid for your fuel costs upfront from a Petro car. I am using $1700-$2000 a year in fuel for my gas car.

@Iwillwait I see your point. I could not afford one! EVs are costlier new than equivalent petrol cars, though their prices may fall in time, to some extent.

The electricity will never be free though, so you'd need compare the cost of the petrol with the cost of the electricity. So you could be doing more than buying the fuel equivalent.

Quite how you would forecast it, I am not sure. Assuming similar mileage you need know the car's range and the power drawn from the supply - which is not the same as the power used in moving the car - to compare costs properly.

It would be simpler to compare the costs historically but that would not help if you want to work out if replacing the i.c. car with an EV would be an economically feasible for your own motoring.

I don't know the situation in your country but here in the UK the one thing not openly displayed on the public chargers, are the prices of the electricity! I think it fluctuates quite a bit, but as motorists we are a captive customers whether for liquid fuel or electricity, and often have to take what is available at the price it is, especially on long or late-night journeys.

The capital cost would be prohibitive for me, but I also have practical problems such as being unable to recharge the thing at home.

@ArishMell Jeff Bezos of Amazon is starting a EV car co. Pany where they will be well under $40k coming soon...

@Iwillwait Is he forming a manufacturer, or, given that he is a retailer, simply a dealership for imported, low-cost, Chinese cars?

@ArishMell He is forming a manufacturing/ brand that starts out bare bones for like $30K and you add all your items on and convert the int what you want. Very cool concept.

@ArishMell fordable EVs. Slate Auto unveiled its first vehicle, a compact electric pickup truck named "The Slate Truck", with a starting price of $20,000 after tax credits, according to news reports. The Slate Truck features a minimalist design, a two-seat, two-door configuration, and a modular design that can be converted into an SUV. The company plans to begin production at a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, in late 2026, with a goal of producing 150,000 trucks annually by 2027.
Slate Auto's Approach:
Affordability:
Slate Auto aims to challenge the EV market by offering a significantly more affordable option compared to other electric trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck or Rivian R1T.
Simplicity:
The Slate Truck emphasizes a stripped-down, minimalist design with fewer features and customizable options.
Customization:
Despite its simplicity, the Slate Truck offers a modular design that allows it to be converted between a pickup truck and an SUV.
American Manufacturing:
The company is committed to building its vehicles in the United States, potentially insulating it from tariffs and supporting local jobs.
Key Features of the Slate Truck:
Base Price: $20,000 after tax credits (actual price around $27,500).
Battery Options: Standard 52.7 kWh battery with a 150-mile range, and an optional 84.3 kWh pack for up to 240 miles of range.
Charging: 11 kW onboard AC charger, DC fast charging up to 120 kW.
Payload and Towing: 1,433 pounds payload capacity, 1,000 pounds towing capacity.
Safety Features: Traction control, electronic stability control, automated emergency braking, forward collision warning, and up to eight airbags.
Minimalist Design: Crank windows, simple HVAC controls, and a universal phone mount instead of a touchscreen.

@Iwillwait Interesting! I don't know how that price compares to other car prices in America, but I hope it does well.

How much will be made in the USA and how much, particularly of the battery and electrics, will need importing I suppose remains to be seen but obviously the company will have analysed all this.

@ArishMell very low in comparison to most cat brands. This will disrupt the Auto industry here.

@Iwillwait It has to do that to see off the competition from China, which tariffs apart is busy trying to flood everyone else's markets with "cheap" electric cars.

@ArishMell Yep, North America really does not have Chinese Vehicles, however Mexico and Canada do.