[NA] Thinking about an e-Pickup

Let'sgoflying! said:
a couple of “I read that….” findings on all EVs;
-tire expenses go way up. special tires, if Tesla, dealer has to do computer adjustments. Special rubber. They may only last 15K! They are not cheap.

Insurance, esp Tesla is quite high
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I had a 2015 GMC Canyon and a Vespa 310. Insurance was $154/month. I traded the GMC for a Kia EV6 and my insurance dropped from $154 to $127/month. Same insurance company (State Farm). Same coverage (too much) but insurance on the new EV was less than the 11 yr old pickup.
And my fuel costs have dropped dramatically.
I have around 12k miles right now and the tires look brand new.
Every time I lift my foot off the accelerator the car slows down without touching the brakes. I only touch the brakes occasionally, mostly to make sure they still work but every time I slow down I think how much I am saving on fuel through regeneration and reduced brake usage.
And I never have to worry about oil changes.

And it is so much more fun to drive.

But an EV is not right for everyone. Nobody ever claimed it was. Sometimes I miss my truck bed, but not as much as I would have a few years ago.

If an EV isn't right for you, don't get one. But don't make up excuses to defend your choice.
 
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JOhnH said:
If an EV isn't right for you, don't get one. But don't make up excuses to defend your choice.
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I’m going to get one, John.
And those aren’t excuses - they are things I’m told or read, I came here to hear the other side of the story.
 
Let'sgoflying! said:
I’m going to get one, John.
And those aren’t excuses - they are things I’m told or read, I came here to hear the other side of the story.
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Larry in TN said:
You hear and read a lot of things about EVs that aren't true. Quite a lot of people have an anti-EV agenda.
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@Let'sgoflying! I apologize if I mistook you for one of those people that are constantly looking for reasons to impugn EVs. I don't know what their agenda is.

The fact is that EVs, as things stand now, aren't right for everyone. That's a good thing because the charging infrastructure isn't geared up for everyone to have an EV right now. But the other fact is that the EV charging infrastructure is growing by leaps and bounds. You don't see them as frequently as you see gas stations, but EV charging stations don't need to be on every corner and at every interstate interchange. Those locations are REALLY EXPENSIVE. EV charging stations are a bit hidden and you have to look for them. There is software to do that for you. Many charging stations are near restrooms and eateries. Maybe I'm just old but I don't like driving 6 hours, stopping for a 5 minute fill up and getting back on the road. I love the occasional break where I can get out and stretch my legs, go to the bathroom and grab a bite to eat while my car charges itself and lets me know when its done.

And all that is only when I'm traveling, which is two or maybe three times a year. The rest of the time I pull into my garage and once or twice a week stick the charging plug in my car and in the morning I have a "full tank". Can't do that with ICE.
 
JOhnH said:
The rest of the time I pull into my garage and once or twice a week stick the charging plug in my car and in the morning I have a "full tank". Can't do that with ICE.
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Actually, you can if it's a natural gas vehicle. But that's just me being pedantic. :)
 
Me again.
Changed plan completely.
Going to keep the 2020 Tundra for truck trips, maybe really long trips and use an e-car/SUV as a daily driver.

Thinking now about a 2027 Tesla Y RWD long range but not Premium (grey w black interior), 18” wheels, it's got adequate ground clearance for things around here, decent fast charging capability. Test drove one yesterday - wow. The self-drive is eye opening.
Objections?
 
Let'sgoflying! said:
Thinking now about a 2027 Tesla Y RWD long range but not Premium (grey w black interior), 18” wheels, it's got adequate ground clearance for things around here, decent fast charging capability. Test drove one yesterday - wow. The self-drive is eye opening.
Objections?
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What did you cross-shop?
 
Let'sgoflying! said:
Me again.
Changed plan completely.
Going to keep the 2020 Tundra for truck trips, maybe really long trips and use an e-car/SUV as a daily driver.

Thinking now about a 2027 Tesla Y RWD long range but not Premium (grey w black interior), 18” wheels, it's got adequate ground clearance for things around here, decent fast charging capability. Test drove one yesterday - wow. The self-drive is eye opening.
Objections?
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I think you'll be very happy with that plan. Tesla got a big jump on the rest of the industry with electric vehicles, and the rest are still catching up in many ways.

One thing to consider is where your nearest service center is - Looks like Lubbock and El Paso, though they have mobile service as well - Very few things on a Tesla require a lift so they're much more fixable on-site and it might be a nothingburger. Worth asking about though.

Other than that, enjoy!
 
It’s not like Dave has other dealers close by, either.

I don’t know anyone who has (1) bought a Tesla, and (2) regretted it.

My neighbor shopped Tesla, ended up buying a Cadillac E-SUV. Sweet ride. They love to brag how they drive for free (disregarding the cost of the solar panels, which he has had for years).
 
SCCutler said:
I don’t know anyone who has (1) bought a Tesla, and (2) regretted it.
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I do. Granted, it's not a common combination. But that just goes to show that (1) what's good for the goose is not always good for the gander and (2) you should be diligent about research and test drives.
 
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