Automakers' EV Investment Losses and Buyer Concerns

[Firstime RVer]

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After my last electric bill, I dont think I'll be going the EV route any time soon, in NJ. Especailly with the latest road tax levy on electric vehicles.
Safe travels and all the best.

 

[RayIN]

That's a misconception. Replacement parts are required to be available only during the manufacturer's warranty period. That includes the emissions warranty, so some emissions components do have a long term availability. But if after 5 years you need a fender or a tail light lens, you might be out of luck.

The good news is that the big US auto brands voluntarily keep parts available for roughly 10 years for most of their vehicles, but they may not do so for limited production models or optional equipment.

Thanks for the correction; I had the circumstances confused: https://www.nhtsa.gov/interpretations/timereplcepartpollak12-03

 

[DonTom]

After my last electric bill, I dont think I'll be going the EV route any time soon, in NJ.

"As of March 2026, electricity rates in New Jersey range from approximately 8.33¢ to 10.05¢ per kWh, depending on the provider, plan term, and contract length. The most competitive fixed-rate plans available today are as low as 8.33¢/kWh for short-term contracts (2 months), while longer-term plans (e.g., 24–60 months) typically range from 9.27¢ to 10.05¢/kWh. "

That sounds so cheap. I pay around five times that in Auburn, CA.

-Don- Bean Flat, NV

 

[weighit]

I pay .14 cents per KW here in Az, and for a months driving, we spend between $26 and $34.00 per month in electric charges. Having a plug in the garage makes it so easy to always have a "full tank" of juice.

 

[tlmgcamp1]

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After my last electric bill, I dont think I'll be going the EV route any time soon, in NJ. Especailly with the latest road tax levy on electric vehicles.
Safe travels and all the best.

That electric bill thing was pretty slick. My rates went up 40% late in the summer but I didn't notice it because a taxpayer-funded rebate appeared at the same time. Oddly enough, the rebate expired with the bill immediately following the election