EV Owners Thread

[classic33]

Why should I fund public transport I don’t use? Or a health service that I rarely use? Or schools that I don’t use? Can I opt out?

Where's the calls from petrol/diesel engined drivers for others to fund their habit?

 

[figbat]

Where's the calls from petrol/diesel engined drivers for others to fund their habit?

The roads are funded by everyone, non-drivers included.

 

[classic33]

The roads are funded by everyone, non-drivers included.

I use the roads.
But it's only EV owners saying that their "fuel source" and "filling points" be paid for/supplied by government funding.

 

[CXRAndy]

Saw one of these in the flesh during our recent trip to the big apple . It’s fell from the ugly tree and hit every branch hasn’t it ! I have no idea why you would want to drive or own one . I mean they have massive big 4x4 Lincoln’s and Dodge SUVs everywhere you look which if given the choice I’d rather have !
However saw plenty Tesla taxis in the city ! Didn’t see where they are charged ? Assume the parking lots .

I agree, it is a bit of an ugly duckling. I like the concept, but its not overly practical.

There are quite a few Tesla supercharger points in and around Manhattan. Plus there will be other rapid charges available and home charging, can't believe many taxi drivers will live near the centre

 

[Gillstay]

I use the roads.
But it's only EV owners saying that their "fuel source" and "filling points" be paid for/supplied by government funding.

Plenty of petrol car owners don't want to be paying any form of road/ fuel tax. So I don't think its just EV owners.

 

[classic33]

Plenty of petrol car owners don't want to be paying any form of road/ fuel tax. So I don't think its just EV owners.

I know plenty that don't want to pay VED.
But I've yet to hear any petrol powered car owners say that the government must/should provide petrol pumps, let alone in locations that suit their needs.
Refilling/refuelling has always been a private companies provision, not state.

 

[DRM]

Why should I fund public transport I don’t use? Or a health service that I rarely use? Or schools that I don’t use? Can I opt out?

Because one day you might need to use public transport, because the kids that go to school, some of them will become Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Cleaners, Porters, Ambulance Crew etc, etc that one day you will need

 

[Gunk]

Because one day you might need to use public transport, because the kids that go to school, some of them will become Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Cleaners, Porters, Ambulance Crew etc, etc that one day you will need

As I said, it’s called being a part of society. It’s not just me, me, me

 

[glasgowcyclist]

For anyone living in Scotland looking to finance a used EV, interest-free loans are once again available though the Energy Saving Trust:

https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/grants-and-loans/used-electric-vehicle-loan/

Thinking about a used electric car and living in Scotland? We offer an interest-free loan for individuals, repayable over up to six years. The used electric vehicle loan is funded by Transport Scotland and can help you purchase used electric vehicles with set maximum loan amounts: ​

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• electric mopeds costing £5,000 or less are eligible for up to £5,000
• electric motorcycles costing £5,000 or less are eligible for up to £5,000
• electric cars costing £23,000 or less are eligible for up to £23,000
• electric vans costing £23,000 or less are eligible for up to £23,000

Our cost caps include VAT. ​

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Edit to add: there are eligibility criteria detailed on the site. Either you live in one of the qualifying (remote) postcodes, or your household income does not exceed £50,000 net.

 

[CXRAndy]

£50k net earnings, hardly a poor hermit then

Good scheme if the criteria aren't too onerous

 

[Beebo]

Thieves are now stealing charging cables, by just cutting them.
How much is 5m of cable going to we worth at salvage yard? £10 max I suspect.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8d1ye6lvm3o

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Just bought an i3, collecting tomorrow

 

[Gunk]

Just bought an i3, collecting tomorrow

My brother has just sold his, you’re not collecting it from East London are you?🤣

 

[Bonefish Blues]

My brother has just sold his, you’re not collecting it from East London are you?🤣

Nah - BMW Approved from Lovetts in Hungerford, it popped up as an obvious end of month target-meeter at a very attractive £ so I took the plunge.

 

[Gunk]

Nah - BMW Approved from Lovetts in Hungerford, it popped up as an obvious end of month target-meeter at a very attractive £ so I took the plunge.

I really like them, a bit like an Audi A2 ahead of their time