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For most US drivers, electric vehicles offer emissions benefits and cost savings, according to a new study by MIT researchers (news.mit.edu)
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[–] bluGill@fedia.io 9 points 11 hours ago (3 children)

The cost savings, even at $5\gallon don't make up for the payments, much less taxes and insurance. But the old truck needed $10000 in repairs to stay on the road and so I'm stuck anyway no matter what.

[–] kungen@feddit.nu 6 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

You have higher taxes for electric cars? It's the other way around here.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 4 points 5 hours ago

We have higher taxes for newer cars. If your car is more than 10 years old, your taxes go way down. When I replace my truck because parts were rusting off, taxes went up because the vehicle is newer.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

depends on the state/locality in the US. Since we pay for road maintenance with tax on gas (which EVs don't pay obviously), some places add an EV tax to make up for it. Problem is it's usually a flat tax that is higher than most people would pay via gas taxes.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 1 points 5 hours ago

I did the math in my state and the higher taxes are almost exactly what you would be paying gas tests assuming you are average in every possible way, which is unlikely, but what else are they going to do when they don't track mileage?

[–] rainwall@piefed.social 14 points 9 hours ago

Trucks are still tricky, but new EVs cars are about the same cost as new ICE cars. Used EVs are basically entirely reasonable and in some cases cheaper than used ICE.

Nothing new is going to beat a paid off car for affordability, but that's a pretty apple to oranges comparison no matter how you slice it.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago

well yeah, you also have to factor in maintenance and repairs.