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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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[–] Rikj000@discuss.tchncs.de 107 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (8 children)

I like the electric part.

What I don't like is that it's a steaming heap of spy-ware on wheels with no opt-out ability.

Which may lead to more expensive insurance depending on your driving style, or could be abused for even more nefarious reasons.

[–] noahm@lemmy.world 71 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

That's not limited to EVs, though. Most modern cars have the same antifeatures.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 16 points 3 weeks ago

True, but I have an old ICE that I can keep running for a while. The question is should I spend more than it is worth on maintenance?

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 3 weeks ago

A lot of the ice ones can still be bypassed, at least. I dunno if it's so easy all the all electric tire chewers.

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