It’s not like they just throw away the car, it will be re-used.
This happens mostly in countries that are heavy subsidising EVs, like Norway and certain US states.
an example: a car that costs $50k to build, is sold for $40k after government grants.
The car is in an accident, and because spare parts are not subsidised, a new hood and front fender will run you around 20% of the cost of the car after grants, making it cheaper for the insurance company giving you a new car for $40k and keep the car (or resell it) for parts. The insurance company is getting $50k ish worth of parts for $40k(of course depending on damage and age), instead of spending $10k fixing the car.
All undamaged parts can still be used, and the battery pack can, if not completely fubar, either be refurbished and put into another car, or a property.
This is not an EV problem, it’s a subsidising problem.
I love my EVs, they’re cheap to run and extremely fast compared to cars in the same price range. I drove it from Sweden to Croatia (2000mi+), and I’ve never felt so relaxed driving long distances. Yes, it will take you about 5 hours longer driving 1000 miles, but both the family and the dog were much more well rested than when we drive the ICE.
I just don’t understand all the EV hate on this site? I understand that people wants to drive 500 miles on a tank, but why?
Either the Deep State wins, and enforces restrictions to travel, meaning you’re allowed to drive 0 miles in your ICE, and I can drive 250 miles on a full charge.
Or the DS loses, and you can drive 500+ miles in your ICE, and I can drive 250 miles in my car.
I don’t see the problem, or why people here are hating on EVs, especially “fake news” like this.
Because EVs can be shut down with a button, say if your social credit score is too low. They don't actually "save the environment" either, so it's a lose lose.
Unless you're driving a vintage car from the 80's, your ICE car can be shut down too. And unless you have your own oil well AND petroleum refinery, your government can still cut off your access to gasoline.
The problem isn't the technology, it's governments that, instead of protecting their citizens, are actively working to undermine our freedoms, and people are just letting it happen because they're sheep.
It’s not like they just throw away the car, it will be re-used.
This happens mostly in countries that are heavy subsidising EVs, like Norway and certain US states.
an example: a car that costs $50k to build, is sold for $40k after government grants.
The car is in an accident, and because spare parts are not subsidised, a new hood and front fender will run you around 20% of the cost of the car after grants, making it cheaper for the insurance company giving you a new car for $40k and keep the car (or resell it) for parts. The insurance company is getting $50k ish worth of parts for $40k(of course depending on damage and age), instead of spending $10k fixing the car.
All undamaged parts can still be used, and the battery pack can, if not completely fubar, either be refurbished and put into another car, or a property.
This is not an EV problem, it’s a subsidising problem.
I love my EVs, they’re cheap to run and extremely fast compared to cars in the same price range. I drove it from Sweden to Croatia (2000mi+), and I’ve never felt so relaxed driving long distances. Yes, it will take you about 5 hours longer driving 1000 miles, but both the family and the dog were much more well rested than when we drive the ICE.
I just don’t understand all the EV hate on this site? I understand that people wants to drive 500 miles on a tank, but why?
Either the Deep State wins, and enforces restrictions to travel, meaning you’re allowed to drive 0 miles in your ICE, and I can drive 250 miles on a full charge.
Or the DS loses, and you can drive 500+ miles in your ICE, and I can drive 250 miles in my car.
I don’t see the problem, or why people here are hating on EVs, especially “fake news” like this.
Because EVs can be shut down with a button, say if your social credit score is too low. They don't actually "save the environment" either, so it's a lose lose.
Unless you're driving a vintage car from the 80's, your ICE car can be shut down too. And unless you have your own oil well AND petroleum refinery, your government can still cut off your access to gasoline.
The problem isn't the technology, it's governments that, instead of protecting their citizens, are actively working to undermine our freedoms, and people are just letting it happen because they're sheep.