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Showing Original Post only (View all)Do you own or plan on owning an electric car in the near future? [View all]
If you own one now, which one do you have? I just got a 2024 Tesla Model 3 and I'm loving it so far.
155 votes, 9 passes | Time left: Unlimited | |
I own an electric car | |
28 (18%) |
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Not yet, but I plan on getting one in the next couple of years or so | |
42 (27%) |
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No, I am sticking to my gasoline-operated car for the foreseeable future | |
58 (37%) |
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I drive, but I don't have a car at the moment | |
1 (1%) |
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I don't drive at all | |
4 (3%) |
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I own a hybrid | |
22 (14%) |
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9 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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Cars are paid off long since, one is over 30 y.o. & the other is 17 y.o. Both chosen for good mileage...
Hekate
Jun 10
#12
I am interested. When they develop safer, more dependable batteries with 400 mile range with a 2hr charge ...
marble falls
Jun 10
#28
Electric energy is cheaper (as well as cleaner) than petroleum based gasoline. I see no reason to give excess profit ...
marble falls
Jun 10
#48
My home charger and hiring an electrician to put in an extra 220 volt line cost WAY LESS than $1000.
Liberal In Texas
Jun 12
#90
Range and charging speed not yet great enough...so we bought a traditional hybrid within the last year.
JT45242
Jun 10
#55
I own (lease) a Tesla 2023 Model 3. Prior to that I had a 2020 Model 3 Dual Motor.
beaglelover
Jun 10
#70
I own a Nissan Leaf. It is a commuter / around town car. I would 100% not take it on a road trip over 100 miles. nt
LexVegas
Jun 10
#78