I need a new car, and I really want to go full electric. I’m wondering if anyone regrets buying one? What are the downsides?

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    6 hours ago

    Downsides: Have to go to a gas station to find a squeegee to clean the windows.

    Upsides: You have no other reason to go to a gas station.

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        Good to know. I do more road trips now that I’m not driving an ICE car. Plugshare does list those stations. I have a certain antipathy for ‘petrol’ companies. Something to do with the demise of the human species, to which I’m reasonably concerned about.

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          The lithium mined for your EV’s batteries is just as bad if not worse for the environment. Maybe do some research before acting all high and mighty.

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            Producing an EV battery can generate around 2.5 to 16 metric tons of CO2. 1 Manufacturing a gasoline car produces about 6 tons of CO2 and over its lifetime, an ICE vehicle emits around 35.9 tons of CO2 from fuel production to usage. 2

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      Sometimes you need to check your tire pressure, too.

      The general reduction in scheduled maintenance requirements is really wonderful.