ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

[jasonwx]

Saw it in Irvington. It may be right in between in weight but it looked a lot closer to a Ranger to

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Since the majority of charging is done at home. You are looking at approx 50% saving over gas.
It doesn’t cost 3500 to install a 3 phase charger in your house. A drier outlet will suffice.

 

[MarzNC]

Real questions coming up about how Ford can satisfy demand for the Lightning.

November 19, 2021

Ford's Lightning order numbers don't include fleet buyers, which means it'll be sold out forever

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[tirolski]

Real questions coming up about how Ford can satisfy demand for the Lightning.

Raising the price will slow demand, so there’s always that trick in the book.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Since the majority of charging is done at home. You are looking at approx 50% saving over gas.
It doesn’t cost 3500 to install a 3 phase charger in your house. A drier outlet will suffice.

Understand. For me even a 50% savings in fuel doesn't outweigh the initial cost.

 

[DomB]

Understand. For me even a 50% savings in fuel doesn't outweigh the initial cost.

I m not saying they will actually deliver it but they said they would have a base model in the 30s pre tax credit so equivalent to low 30s. If the tax laws change it could be even lower.

 

[Campgottagopee]

If the tax laws change it could be even lower.

Or when the cost of electricity goes up it could be even higher

 

[Campgottagopee]

Real questions coming up about how Ford can satisfy demand for the Lightning.

Me thinks they'll do a better job that Rivian has done

 

[Campgottagopee]

I think Ford or VW are going to do well in the EV market

Subaru and it's cult like following will also do well
Subaru can market to their customers like no other brand out there. Quite amazing, really.

 

[DomB]

Subaru and it's cult like following will also do well
Subaru can market to their customers like no other brand out there. Quite amazing, really.

Agree (I have a base base subie and the thing is fun). But I was referring to legacy makers that actually have EVs out. Who knows when Subie will get their's out.

 

[DomB]

Or when the cost of electricity goes up it could be even higher

Camp you rock, but I kind of think this one is silly.

The alternative is gas, which we know statistically is far dirtier, but to your point, is (1) volatile and goes up at times extremely quickly. And (2) you can't set up a home refinery without the man stopping you, but you can set up a solar system (even DIY) that reduces costs further over time.