gulfcoastguy
Veteran Member
Well you have the problem that if people won't buy EVs at today's prices, old school auto manufacturers won't produce any more than it takes to meet CARBs requirements for zero emissions vehicles. I paid $45,000.00 app for my VW ID4, a cheaper version was available for $40,000.00. Both are eligible for a $7,500.00 tax credit. It costs me about 3.1 cents per mile if I charge it at home. For the next 3 years I can charge at an Electrify American station for free, It's just not convenient for local travel. I did pay about $1,500.00 to instal a dedicated 240V charger at the house. The charger is eligible for a 30% tax credit. I can't tell you what the maintenance costs are going to be yet though I predict that they will be a fraction of the costs for my TDI. VW has promised a $35,000.00 version once they are in production in Tennessee (approximately one year from now). Obviously I didn't go to Tesla but I respect them for pushing electric cars in both favorable and unfavorable political climates.