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Originally Posted by Atmo
Seems more like demographics and economics but get your point.
Anyway, it's an interesting time for the future of mass produced EV's. The Toyota/Panasonic JV will amp things up.
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But maybe not exciting enough for most buyers given increasing ICE and hybrid efficiencies and lower gas prices.
“With EVs,” predicted Lentz, “I think it’s going to be a while” before they account for a significant share of the market. “I think we’ve overstated our belief EVs will take over the world.”
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Batteries will likely improve becoming lighter, more powerful and charge faster while being more efficient and cheaper. We already have cars that have 300+ range, 80% charging in 30 minutes with great performance. We also have uktra fast charging being released any time now so 80% charging in 10-15 minutes or less. If charging gets down to five minutes, well, that is the time to fill up a gas tank, then I can’t see any excuse not to own an EV like people have now who don’t live in a place where they can charge their car at night. The savings in gas, auto repairs and maintenance would easily offset the high price car or higher monthly payment.
The real exciting thing will be to see non-luxury brands selling more EV’s. Without the other premium features the price will be better and the used car matket for EV’s might look very good.