I'm surprised it's this low...I would have thought plug-in hybrids would be the current sweet spot for those in urban areas with range anxiety"SIMI said that Petrol accounted for 30.2% of new car registrations, Diesel 26.8%, Hybrid 19.3%, Electric 14.9%, and Plug-In Hybrid 6.8%.
I have a 4 year old Hyundai Kona. 95,000 kilometres. Full charge is still giving approx 450km like it did 4 years ago.Hi,
Serious question - would people here be confident in buying a 3-4 year old EV or Hybrid? If so, what life expectancy on the battery?
I was under the impression that particular myth has long been dispelled: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths#Myth2The biggest element in carbon footprint is production of new car.
This myth buster compares production + lifetime carbon footprint of EV versus ICE car. While agreeing to the benefits of EV, I am pointing to marketing spin (including articles like this) that is encouraging everyone to sell thier existing diesel/ petrol cars and buy a new EV. There is plenty of evidence that the best way to save environment is to use your car longer (petrol, diesel or EV) than buying a new one every few years. I see a lot of EV cars in estate which have replaced the 3-4 old cars because they want to reduce thier carbob footprint.I was under the impression that particular myth has long been dispelled: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths#Myth2
Unless your driving your car very little miles every year - an EV is much better from an emissions standpoint.
I think this is a misrepresentation of the situation.Ireland stands second (after Austria) with shortest life span of car with average age of 8.6 years, while EU average is 11.8.
The average age of a private car in Ireland, both native and imported, is now 8.8 years. The average age of an imported car in Ireland stands at 9.4 years. An indigenous Irish vehicle’s average age is currently 8.6 years. So while levels of car ownership have increased in Ireland so too has the length of time that people are holding onto their cars.
Nice to know I am above average for onceIreland stands second (after Austria) with shortest life span of car with average age of 8.6 years
Tesla's share price largely reflected hype over substance. It made little sense that what was effectively a low volume startup was worth more than most of the rest of the market combined.Tesla itself is now in bother and its share price is down 70% this year,
When someone trading in a 3-year old car for an EV, that 3-year old car does not get scrapped.If EV encourages people to dump cars just because they are diesel and buy a new one, it's hardly beneficial for the environment.
FYI, this is the average age of all cars still on the road that are flagged as imports rather than the age they were at import.because to arrive at an average age of around 9 years,
FYI, this is the average age of all cars still on the road that are flagged as imports rather than the age they were at import.
All circa 9 years.The average age of a private car in Ireland, both native and imported, is now 8.8 years. The average age of an imported car in Ireland stands at 9.4 years. An indigenous Irish vehicle’s average age is currently 8.6 years.
Yes, it doesn't but overall if the whole market is skewed towards getting rid of thier car earlier (1st hand, 2nd hand and so on) that would ultimately lead to cars getting to scrappage earlier. Sources for average age of cars on the road in EUWhen someone trading in a 3-year old car for an EV, that 3-year old car does not get scrapped.
As the OP I decided to buy a hybrid petrol.
As the OP I decided to buy a hybrid petrol.
As a single car household, we went with the petrol/hybrid two years ago. For all the analysis we did, it would have been the best of both worlds. In fact, its the worst of both worlds. Definitely regret not getting the EV. In the market for a second car now and will likely go for an older leaf/ioniq.
Poor electric range and all the downsides / maintenance of owning an ice car , they are a gimmick really.Congrats - mind me asking what car you bought, and what influenced the decision, regarding make?
Why, what's the issue with the hybrid? As things stand, I think I'd be opting for a petrol-battery hybrid, were I in the market, tomorrow.
Congrats - mind me asking what car you bought, and what influenced the decision, regarding make?
A Kia and 7 year or 150 km warranty.
Add in also a lot of extra complex equipment and electronics to control switching between electric and petrol drive. I would not have confidence in a mechanic being able to diganose and repair this type of equipment in an efficient and economical manner.Poor electric range and all the downsides / maintenance of owning an ice car , they are a gimmick really.
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