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I am reluctant to enter this discussion due to the large amount of misinformation and uninformed comment that has been posted.
I am the owner, and driver, of a Tesla Model 3 SR+, the least expensive in the Tesla range. Have had the vehicle for 18 months. Do not have another car. Trouble free 21,000km.
From reading the other posts I think there is one other EV owner/driver who has made comments.
A couple of points, if I may.
If you haven’t owned/driven an EV, how can you comment on the pros/cons.
The age demographic of people interested in astronomy is middle aged at best. A very conservative and set in their ways group. Usually unwilling to change or adapt. I am 72.
Global warming is a real and very dangerous threat to our grandchildren’s future. Emissions must be reduced for us, and future generations not to mention wildlife.
It costs me $34 to do the return trip from the Northern Beaches of Sydney to Canberra to visit my daughter. The rest of the time the car is charged from the 40% of the unused energy from my rooftop PE cells/battery. Cost, zero. Also no servicing costs. I know comments will be made as to the cost of all this. EV rooftop solar, battery etc. I am a retired teacher, as is my wife, we are not millionaires. It’s all about priorities.
My EV takes 20 -30 minutes to charge using a super charger. Time enough to have a cuppa and stretch the legs. Range is a realistic 350 km with a bit to spare at the end.
I am driving to Tasmania, from Sydney, around Tasmania and back, Covid willing. No problems with charging.
Economically and environmentally there is no argument. As I said before, it’s all about priorities.
In closing, change, big change, is coming. Like to or not. Change or be left behind.
I know some people will be upset with what I have posted but sometimes things need to be said.
Fire at will.
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