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Originally Posted by mkoesel
I'm sure few do, but just how real is this shrinkage in real life?
This is not a factor for lessees, which is constitutes a large percentage of vehicle registrations, especially in premium segments.
For those that buy, this is not typically going to be noticeable in the first five years of ownership and possibly longer. Most automakers deliberately limit the useable portion of the battery in order to compensate for cell deterioration over time.
I have personally been driving an EV for close to three years now and have noticed absolutely no loss in range. Not a single bit. And this is a car with circa 2010 battery tech.
There are real challenges when using an EV as a daily driver, but this is not a major one.
When it comes to buying a used EV, this should absolutely be something evaluated at purchase. But, there are dozens of things one should evaluate when purchasing a used vehicle, and with thousands of moving parts in the drivetrain, you are not always going to be able to scrutinize all those when buying an ICE vehicle. It should be relatively easy, on the other hand, to see an electric vehicle's range at full state of charge. So, pick your poison.
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mkoesel thanks for the real world feedback on driving an EV. How many total miles have you owned and driven this vehicle for, and what has been the maximum number of miles driven in a twelve month period?
Regarding Porsche charging more money than other makers - of course they will. That’s their pricing choice and they have been successful with it so far. Porsche has brand equity that is monetized in the form of purchase price, and a product with performance and quality that lives up to the brand. It’s brilliance in product and marketing.