Fast. Love tech.

I haven’t purchased yet (waiting for Ioniq 7), but plan to for 1) reduced maintenance; 2) massively reduced gas stops since I can just top up at home; 3) “free” charging during the day (I work from home) as I also plan to add solar.

95% of my driving is local. I’d almost never have to go anywhere other than home to fill up.

Lower operating costs and I wanted the tax credit before it expired under the old rules.

Tired of paying $500/m for gas in California. Also knew that, after my 05 Elantra, I wanted my next car to be electric. Everything else is a perk.

1. Free charging at my office, and plan on working here atleast another 5 years.
2. I like the tech
3. I love how the model 3 looks. It’s sporty, sleek, low to the ground, and quick enough even in base trim.
4. Low maintenance, but at the risk of larger more expensive components shitting the bed, and uknown longevity.

Maintenance Own a house I can charge at The rebate Gas prices on west coast

Cost me less to own and operate.

There are many reasons people choose EVs and it’s usually more than one. My list in no particular order is as follows, but #3 was my single largest reason. I wanted to make my own fuel and control the cost for regional driving. Now, I make more power every year than my all electric home and EV use.

1. Be a good steward of the planet: Use our limited fossil fuel resources wisely. Eliminate or minimize air pollution. Minimize CO2 - a GHG byproduct from transport emissions. This desire can be from a religious perspective (protecting God’s creation) or an environmental perspective (preserve the earth for future generations), or both.

2. National security: Global petroleum markets fund unfriendly countries and terrorism. Oil is responsible for costly, both in lives and dollars, foreign conflicts. Oil and natural gas are needed for plastics and petrochemicals for now, but we need to make progress on electrification and work toward reducing our need to burn most of it.

3. Greater personal independence: Gasoline cannot be made at home, but electricity can. If I can make my own energy, then I have control over the source and cost of my energy. Greater resilience in case of outages with V2L/V2H or home energy storage. Lower operational and maintenance needs/costs. Home charging convenience, a completely different paradigm that eliminates local ‘refueling’ time, if you can charge at home.

4. Latest technology and performance: Auto or technology enthusiasts (or both) prefer vehicles with excellent safety, performance, efficiency, and the latest technology. The vehicle can get better over time with software updates that add new features. Pre-conditioning the vehicle cabin even in enclosed spaces for greater comfort.

5. American made vehicles and “fuel”: Electricity isn’t imported like oil. Electricity is generated, distributed, and used locally, supporting local jobs, whether it comes from solar, wind, hydroelectric, natural gas, or coal. The most American made vehicles are electric with the top four being Tesla EVs.

6. Some other reasons: Quiet, no combustion or exhaust One-pedal driving Autonomous vehicle features EVs become cleaner as the grid gets cleaner or you install your own energy production/storage. Possible HOV lane benefits. Federal and state incentives that can lower purchase cost. However, higher registration fees can be punitive if you don’t drive many miles.

Cheaper than other options because of incentives.

1. Performance per $
2. Economical
3. Modern Tech (incl. no more physical Keys or Fobs)
4. Specious enough for the full fam
5. Looks

I bought my 22 Leaf because I liked my 12 Leaf so much. I bought the 12 Leaf because I liked my Prius and thought: what if on battery all of the time? And no gas ever? No oil changes? On and on.

Fast, Fun, and Techie. I have no grand delusion that I’m saving the planet.

$7500 tax credit.

• Needed a more reliable ride, love the lower maintenance.
• Have solar panels, so driving for free essentially
• Loooove the efficiency
• Legitimately just feels neato.

Starting the day with a full tank of “gas”