RE: So you like an EV?
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Where you live and your particular use case definitely affects determining whether you are better off with a gas or electric vehicle. One thing I would point out though is that most people aren't driving 400 miles a day so you don't have to fully recharge your Tesla every day. Just top it off.
I live in Florida but don't have solar panels and don't see it as an affordable option at this point. I own a Suburban and a couple of years back we needed to buy a second car for the family. I was interested in electric but at the time, it just didn't seem worth the price premium, even on the lower end of the scale.
Also, I'm not sure what the state of lithium battery recycling is but hopefully it is pretty good or that's going to be an environmental disaster to look forward to in the future.
I live in Houston, TX. In 100% urban setting. Yes, I don't drive 400 miles/day. I do 20 miles/day. Problem is not that. Problem is the breakeven cost.
Use a bicycle for the 20 miles, like in all first world countries. Cost average the best for everyone.
Oh, I agree. If I could break even by the time the vehicle was paid off then i would consider it. 10 years (or more) is out of the question.