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Originally Posted by g21
you really should test performance EVs, even if you won't ever get one. they are alien tech i tells ya.
the recurring theme (i've tested A LOT)
- big heavy battery at the bottom
—— car needs very stiff springs so there is less lean on cornering
—— low center of gravity so there is more stability on cornering
—— it forms a natural insulation from road noise
—— heaviness means limit on G force (gas car wins on race track)
—— very safe. you are likely heavier than the other car in a crash
electric motor
- gives max power at lowest "RPM", exactly where you need it from standing start, on the road
- power goes down when speed goes up - gas car catches up at high speeds
- good for road, bad for track
- less moving parts less complex ?lower failure rate
range
- can't go far in one charge
- you don't want to queue for charging if infrastructure is limited
- can't do a lot things you want
- always have a gas car around
climate change
- it won't stop climate change
- but it makes the city air cleaner 10000%
- and puts a smile on your face in traffic
- but these things are disposable
depreciation
- only richer people seem to be able to afford these
- got mine at 40% off list brand new. don't pay full price, it depreciates like a used mobile phone.
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I tested the i5 M60 and I agree with your takes on the driving dynamics.
My buddy that sells Audis said just lease the damn things because they depreciate so bad. He had a client with NEGATIVE $35,000 of equity! Your stuck in that bitch.
Also, who wants a used EV? Like buying a used iPhone. An EV is basically obsolete like one or two years after it is originally sold. I think when the batteries crap out, they’re going to “refurbish” them and sell them in emerging markets just like they do computers, tablets, and phones.