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Originally Posted by FlyingScot
As I understand it, the batteries should last hundreds of thousands of miles, and they cost $3-7K or so to replace. On a related note, the cost of electricity is about 1/3 the cost of gas on a per mile basis. So if we're saving something like $0.10/mile, that's $20,000 just in gas by the time we hit 200K miles.
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Did they indicate if there was also a time frame for battery replacement, 5 years, 10, 20? Also did you have to do any special wiring at home to charge it or does it just plug into some existing outlet.
I will be needing another car for #2 son maybe next year, and neither of my kids share my love of mechanical things and motors, so if the total cost and service life is right I will consider all options for them.
For me, I'll keep my RAM 2500 and keep my eyes open for maybe an early 70's Chrysler Imperial or New Yorker, something made of metal, that I can fix myself, that has style. AND has that beautiful sound of a fire breathing mega cubic inch 4-Bbl V-8 beast ;-)