Circumnavigating North America in an Electric Car - where to buy? [closed]

1. Can you coast in an electric car?
2. Is it a good time to buy electric car?
3. What is the best electric car company to invest in?
4. Where 3 million electric vehicle batteries will go when they retire?
5. What is the downside of electric cars?
6. Do electric cars require servicing?
7. Why should I not buy an electric car?
8. Why electric cars will never work?
9. Is there a tax credit for electric cars in 2021?
10. Is Tesla overvalued?
11. Why is Ford stock so low?
12. Who is Tesla's biggest competitor?

Can you coast in an electric car?

On both the e-golf and Leaf you can essentially coast by letting up on the accelerator--no power is consumed and the car does not seem to decelerate the way most ICE cars do.

Is it a good time to buy electric car?

Electric cars won't just be for early adopters driving Teslas; this year, you'll be able to walk into your local VW, GMC or Porsche dealer and buy one. It will be, without question, the best time there has been to buy an EV. Well, at least until 2022 and beyond, when it should be even easier.

What is the best electric car company to invest in?

Where 3 million electric vehicle batteries will go when they retire?

The first batches of batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles are hitting retirement age, yet they aren't bound for landfills. Instead, they'll spend their golden years chilling beer at 7-Elevens in Japan, powering car-charging stations in California and storing energy for homes and grids in Europe.

What is the downside of electric cars?

According to Plugincars.com, there are a few disadvantages of owning an electric car, including: Electric cars have a shorter range than gas-powered cars. ... They are usually more expensive than gas-powered cars. It can sometimes be difficult to find a charging station.

Do electric cars require servicing?

So what maintenance does an electric car require? An electric car does need servicing at the same intervals as any car. Tyre wear and tear, windscreen wiper replacement along with brake fluid changes will all still be needed.

Why should I not buy an electric car?

High Prices. Electric cars are frequently more expensive up front than comparable gas-powered vehicles. ... Electricity is much cheaper than gas, and EVs are highly efficient, so it will cost you much less per mile to drive an electric car. EVs also require very little maintenance.

Why electric cars will never work?

Electric cars are severely limited by several drawbacks, including: A shortage of charging stations. High electricity costs. Disappointing battery capacity that limits the distance the cars can be driven between charges.

Is there a tax credit for electric cars in 2021?

There is a federal tax credit available for most electric cars in 2021, for up to $7,500.

Is Tesla overvalued?

Author | Broadcaster | Journalist | Commentator | Speaker. Investors in iconic electric vehicle company Tesla TSLA +0.1% should take heed: The stock is overvalued. And its not just a little pricey.

Why is Ford stock so low?

Ford's revenue declined 18.5% to $127 billion last year and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41 were dramatically lower than the $1.19 recorded in 2019. Much of the loss was driven by a $1.3 billion shortfall in the Mobility division which involves the company's recent foray into self-driving vehicles.

Who is Tesla's biggest competitor?

Tesla is fighting off competition from legacy manufacturers such as Ford, Volkswagen, and General Motors as well as new entrants that include China-based companies including NIO and XPeng. The automotive industry is shifting towards electric vehicles (EV) at a frantic pace.