Owning an EV over time

What several years of EV ownership actually look like: range, charging, costs, surprises, and resale, from people who lived it.

• What has owning an EV for three years been like? Mostly great, with a few real annoyances.
• How much does EV battery range drop after a few years? Expect 10 to 15% loss after 5 years.
• What do EV owners wish they had known about home charging before buying? Get a Level 2 charger installed before you buy.
• How much does charging an EV cost compared to gas, in practice? EV charging usually costs less than gas, but not always.
• What goes wrong with EVs that owners do not expect? Range drops more than you think in winter.
• Is public charging reliable enough to depend on day to day? Not yet, unless you have a backup plan.
• What happens to an EV's resale value after three to five years? EVs lose value faster than gas cars, but it's leveling out.
• Would you buy an EV or a hybrid right now? Hybrid, unless you have home charging.
• Is a used EV finally a bargain, or a battery risk? Yes, used EVs are a bargain now, but the battery is the gamble.

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