RE:RE:RE:Price & Shorts on FL - Short Term Gold Run for Putin OustingI'm also looking forward to driving by these criminally run gas pumps. There is only a few things that prevent me from doing it now. The availability of an EV I like with good range, fast charge capability and at the right price.
Food for thought.
Are the current electric vehicles price competitive? Will the cost of raw materials drive the price up even more? Tesla have already raised their prices due to the cost of battery manufacturing.
When and if the price of gasoline comes down, will the potential buyers remain in their gas buggies?
Could further increase in gas prices flood the market with EV buyers driving the cost up for EV's even more?
Will the cost of materials continue north further slowing the transition to electrifcation?
Are consumers worried about purchasing a vehicle that will be considered obsolete because of new battery technology being available. These cars are like laptops on wheels and we're constantly being bombarded with promises of new battery technology coming available.
Can we trust the mileage claims made. What happens when the air conditioner, heater, wipers etc... are used a lot?
What about the effects of charging the vehicle quickly? Do these superchargers shorten the battery life? There is also the question of where the chargers are and the length of time taken to charge.
As much as I am for electrifiction and believe it will eventually happen, I think I still have some reservations. I don't think I'm alone in this camp.
Once the North American industry is established (EV, battery manufacturing), a stable supply chain is identified, technolgy direction is determined, chargers are conveniently located everywhere like the current gas stations, hopefully prices drop, then we will see mass adoption. How quickly will this happen is the big question? I really don't think government promises are going to control this timeline. It's really up to consumer acceptance.