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explain to me why a person would want to buy electric vehicle (like ford f-150 lightning)
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:10 pm
if i were in the market for a new truck - i'd like to get one, but prices are insane right now - i would consider an f-150. i like all the gadgets and extras, so i would probably consider a platinum model.
i took a quick look at the new f-150 lightning - the electric model and i am in shock. 90,000. not a mistake.
the gas model platinum is expensive enough, but who in their right mind is going to buy an electric model for 20,000 more than gas with a limited cruising range?
what is the breakeven point between the vehicles? it seems like to me that if manufacturers really wanted to push electric model, the pricing model would have to be more advantageous than this example with the lightning. i can't see spending an extra 20,000 grand when i don't expect to spend that much on gas in at least 7 years.
i took a quick look at the new f-150 lightning - the electric model and i am in shock. 90,000. not a mistake.
the gas model platinum is expensive enough, but who in their right mind is going to buy an electric model for 20,000 more than gas with a limited cruising range?
what is the breakeven point between the vehicles? it seems like to me that if manufacturers really wanted to push electric model, the pricing model would have to be more advantageous than this example with the lightning. i can't see spending an extra 20,000 grand when i don't expect to spend that much on gas in at least 7 years.
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Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:11 pm to Lincoln Dawson
subtle "I'm poor" brag
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:13 pm to Lincoln Dawson
I like a nice new vehicle parked outside of my trailer at all times.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:14 pm to Lincoln Dawson
quote:
the electric model and i am in shock. 90,000. not a mistake.
I mean, yeah, you gave the highest possible price.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:14 pm to Lincoln Dawson
It is selfish attitudes like yours that have caused the global warming that has led to millions of Japanese kids starving to death.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:15 pm to Lincoln Dawson
quote:Equating buying a pickup with anything else is apples and oranges. A better comparison would be a Tesla vs a Toyota.
explain to me why a person would want to buy electric vehicle
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:15 pm to Lincoln Dawson
So your entire issue with an EV is price? If it’s out of your price range then it’s not marketed to you.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:16 pm to Lincoln Dawson
I don't want the Earth to catch on fire. I'm sorry you don't care about your fellow man.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:17 pm to Lincoln Dawson
For many an electric vehicle is a status symbol and a virtue signal. They are willing to pay the premium for that reason.
For me, I probably look at it the same way you do. It's all economics. I owned a hybrid back when they weren't that common and it was strictly about saving money on gas for me as I was commuting long distances.
For me, I probably look at it the same way you do. It's all economics. I owned a hybrid back when they weren't that common and it was strictly about saving money on gas for me as I was commuting long distances.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:17 pm to Lincoln Dawson
There really isn't much reason to buy an electric vehicle right now. If you just want a daily driver, there are a bunch of cheap and efficient ICE cars. When the infrastructure catches up and battery technology improves, maybe it'll make sense to buy one.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:18 pm to Lincoln Dawson
Facebook likes, duhh.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:19 pm to Lincoln Dawson
I think it's a valid question. There is a mark-up on the electrics. Maybe in California where the gas is expensive the electric car pays for itself. But let's get real. Driving a Tesla is not going to stop global warming.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:22 pm to Lincoln Dawson
What was the MSRP on the earlier, gas powered Ford Lightning?
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:25 pm to Lincoln Dawson
Guys who are “in the market for a new truck” are not buying these first edition EV trucks.
It’s people with disposable income.
It’s people with disposable income.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:26 pm to Lincoln Dawson
If you own a small supply store with only local customers and deliveries . . You can make local deliveries and plug in each night.
That’s about the best I got.
That’s about the best I got.
This post was edited on 1/30/22 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:26 pm to Lincoln Dawson
Yeah <300 mile actual range with no supercharger network is a problem for the electric F-150.
Just gonna have to get another 2-3 years out of my F-150 until the Cybertruck is finally being made. The full self driving tech, stainless steel body, 500 mile range, etc. make the Cybertruck worth the wait.
Just gonna have to get another 2-3 years out of my F-150 until the Cybertruck is finally being made. The full self driving tech, stainless steel body, 500 mile range, etc. make the Cybertruck worth the wait.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:29 pm to Lincoln Dawson
because teslas are cool
only on this website is owning an EV a political statement
only on this website is owning an EV a political statement
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:30 pm to Lincoln Dawson
In reality, most of us drive vehicles that are "more" than what we "need".
If society wanted, most of us could drive our first car for our entire life.
But we're an aspiring society, and fortunately, as a nation, we've been prosperous the half a century. Our houses, clothes and vehicles reflect our nation's wealth.
Some of us drive vehicles that are cost $1000 more than what we need, other $10,0000, and others a bunch more.
If your in the portion that $20-30k matters to you, just be proud in your gas powered Platinum.
Some can afford to show off a little more than you.
If society wanted, most of us could drive our first car for our entire life.
But we're an aspiring society, and fortunately, as a nation, we've been prosperous the half a century. Our houses, clothes and vehicles reflect our nation's wealth.
Some of us drive vehicles that are cost $1000 more than what we need, other $10,0000, and others a bunch more.
If your in the portion that $20-30k matters to you, just be proud in your gas powered Platinum.
Some can afford to show off a little more than you.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:31 pm to Lincoln Dawson
If I were full-time RVing for a couple years straight, it would be sweet to charge for free at campgrounds and never have to stop at a gas station.
Charge up at a campground then go off grid and top off with solar.
Electric motors are great towers and haulers. But the range when doing so blows. So I don't see this being a solution for awhile.
Charge up at a campground then go off grid and top off with solar.
Electric motors are great towers and haulers. But the range when doing so blows. So I don't see this being a solution for awhile.
Posted on 1/30/22 at 6:32 pm to Lincoln Dawson
I know I read the F150 electric is $40K. Super crew cab.
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