There are applications where EVs are not the best choice. That is one. However, the charging stations are getting faster and faster. You rightys apparently think the technology is fixed and will not change. Type in charging stations on your cell phone. Put in the zip, and they will light up. Since you do not use them, you have not noticed them.
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There are applications where EVs are not the best choice. That is one. However, the charging stations are getting faster and faster. You rightys apparently think the technology is fixed and will not change. Type in charging stations on your cell phone. Put in the zip, and they will light up. Since you do not use them, you have not noticed them.
Althea
Althea told me...
That's why hybrids are the answer.
Joe Capitalist
Racism is a disease
Yeah, that must be why EVs are breaking every sales records:
EV sales surge as Tesla initiated price cuts take effect
According to a new report from Kelly Blue Book (KBB), EV sales surged in April as price cuts became commonplace.
Following a wave of price cuts from America’s leading electric vehicle brand, Tesla, many market analysts were unsure how sales would be affected. Luckily, according to new data from KBB, the effect has been considerable and positive as EV sales surged during the fourth month of the year. And looking forward, there are plenty of reasons for buyers to remain optimistic.
KBB’s new report found that EV sales in April grew by 26% in the United States year-over-year (YoY). This sales success matched a similar fall in average transaction prices, stemming from a normalizing market and a series of price cuts first initiated by Tesla. The average new EV sold for $55,089 during April in the U.S. KBB notes that this transaction average is down just over $10,000 from a year ago and down $4,464 from March of this year, a decrease of 7.5%.
“April’s downward movement of EV average transaction prices reflects EV automakers, particularly Ford and Tesla, seeking a balance between pricing and profitability,” said Michelle Krebs, executive analyst at Cox Automotive. “With average EV prices trending lower, we are seeing EV sales increase.”
Analysis from KBB last year found that EV prices peaked in June of ’22, and as noted above, the trend of market cooling seems to be continuing.
Strangely, this price and sales movement does not match the direction of the automotive industry as a whole, which has seen average transaction amounts climb during April, and subsequently seen sales remain roughly even with one year ago. Though even with electric and gas vehicle prices converging, the average new EV still sells for far more than its gas counterpart.
Looking to the future, there are a couple of solid indicators that electric car sales will continue to grow and prices continue to fall. Foremost, with the dramatic fall in raw resource prices over the first half of the year, notably including the price of lithium, EV prices are expected to continue their downward trend. Further, with manufacturers continuing to invest heavily in electrification, specifically production expansion, per-unit costs are expected to fall in kind.
Joe Capitalist
Racism is a disease
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Hotels with EV Charging in the US
If you’re looking forward to a well-earned break away from home but aren’t sure of your options in terms of EV chargers at hotels, you’ll be reassured to learn that of the 42,000 public charging points across the US, over 6,000 of these charging stations are at hotels. That makes up 14% of all EV charging points in the US. This opens up all sorts of possibilities for exploring the country by road and keeping your carbon footprint in check.
If you’re on the lookout for places to stay that share your sustainability values, there are lots of exciting EV-friendly options to choose from. Along with fitness centers and golf clubs, EV charging stations are fast becoming a must-have for world class hotels. Sites like Expedia have information on EV charging stations as part of the parking options section on their listings.
Making it even easier to plan your EV getaway are apps, like Plugshare, that allow you to filter their charging point maps lodgings. You can also filter by network provider and use the trip planner feature to confirm your stop-off points along the way. Better still, with user-reported updates, you’ll be able to check in real time that the charge points you have planned out are viable.
We were also interested to find the ChargeHotels website, which allows you to choose from almost 6000 listed hotels with EV charging stations. Just make sure you filter by state for the best user experience.
If you are driving across the country, rent a car. If you are just driving back and forth across the country, use your ICE. Use the EV for everything else.
Joe Capitalist
Racism is a disease
That's a good rule of thumb. I've had my Tesla Model Y for two years and I've only used public chargers three times. I tell you I don't miss going to gas stations to fill up. I don't miss the spilled gas, the noxious fumes, the filing up in bad weather, the cost, the oil changes.
Althea
Althea told me...
Don't rent an EV for driving cross country. A customer of mine opted for a Tesla rental when her Mercedes was in the shop. It was a nightmare trying to drive from NYC to the mountains. She went way out of her way at night looking for a Tesla charging station.
I have three vehicles. Many cannot afford to have more than one. Especially at the price of EV.
Which is why hybrid is the answer for many. You can drive cross country and average 40 mpg with no reason to stop for a charge. City dwellers can use EVs with great success as long as they can charge them. I think EV is perfect for fleet vehicles with parking garages in the cities.