TL;DR Most EV batteries will last longer than the cars they’re in.
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@jwildeboer @chrisp Oh, yeah, no. But the choice is hard, particularly as those are not features that are commonly reported.
“Won't apply firmware updates while on the highway” Oh. Good.
@shtrom @jwildeboer @chrisp I also worry about the on board software, but if I bought a car, there is no way it would be ICE. Last time I looked at offers, they even weren‘t that much cheaper. And I‘d be curious to see how the care manufacturer handles GDPR based requests. We always have the right to demand deletion and also stop of collection of data. Wondering if they have implemented that case.
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Paraphrasing:
- Electric cars will self-ignite after 10 years, that's just a fact.
- Electric cars that have been on the market for less than 10 years have not proven to be as reliable as my 35+ years old car so it's a no
- Something, something surveillance that seems to only exist in EVs
- Do they support Apple CarPlay?
- All electric cars run on 18650 cells from just three manufacturers and they all lose 50% of their capacity in max 5 years.Definitely stunning.
@jwildeboer I use home assistant to manage my EV not the manufactures app. Not perfect but a step closer and limits data leakage.
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This also means that buying a used EV is perfectly fine. If the used car is „younger“ than 5-7 years, the battery will be fine for years to come.
„How long do EV batteries last?
The average lifespan of EV batteries will be around 13 years or more based on observed degradation rates.“
@jwildeboer Buying a used EV is a smart move and usually way cheaper than buying new. Just make sure to request (or get) a certified battery health check. It’s inexpensive, very reliable, and can save you from burning money on a bad pack.
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