Dealer Lots PILING UP! Americans SAYING NO TO ELECTRIC CARS

Americans' interest in owning an electric car has actually been in decline over the past few years now that more of the problems especially to do with charging and range are becoming more obvious according to Cox Automotive. It's getting so bad, that EV inventory on dealer lots has reached an all time high and Americans are saying NO!
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[@MichaelBordenaro]

How Long Before PEOPLE GO BROKE! MORE LAYOFFS ARE HERE kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6bShpV3ZsafbNU

[@louisedole7179]

The tech companies and banks are laying off people. Not good.

[@michaeltucker3192]

C hu😅

[@albertoalmeida3424]

Do you like technology? Well, Mercedez laucnhed a car wich you can only use some gadgets and extra horsepower by being subscriber. Do you like smart cars, smart houses, smart cities? Be aware your eletric vehicle migh not turn on if you fail your monthly payments, or your smart lock on your door might not open if Amazon didn't like your videos on KZbin. Your smart stove might not work cause it's doing an update. Do you like games? Ubisoft says "gamers should get more comfortable not owning their games". You don't even want to hear about the smart cities. "You'll own nothing and you will be happy". WEF clearly said it, and most people thought it was a joke. It's unbelievable how much people give way in exchange of some "edgy cool latest tech".

[@4DMRD]

The ONE and ONLY reason for EV’s is control.

[@FreeAmericanUSA]

If a Republican was in the WH the media would be reporting reality.

[@scotthigginson9748]

Who has time to even consider buying an EV when we can’t get a house to plug it into?

[@elainepleasanton9808]

😅😂 good point!

[@ivonnegomezpueyrredon3915]

🤣😂🤣

[@sole__doubt]

EVs are toys essentially, its something a person who enjoys driving them but not for reliable daily transportation. Its an adult version of Powerwheels.

[@dallas69]

Right 2 Charge

[@asullivan4047]

Or if the car is in California that has electricity brown & black out's+???🤔.Along with the government requesting plug in's only on certain days-???😳.

[@justinwriter244]

The only reason I don't want an ev is due to government mandates. I simply don't want to be forced to buy anything just because a politician believes he knows what is best for me.

[@chrisfoster9003]

You know the government forces you to buy car insurance if you drive a vehicle right?? You know the government forces you to pay fees for registration right?? You know youre forced to buy healthcare insurance or face penalties right?? Youre buying what the government forces you to buy already.

[@migmigjohnson9351]

Exactly. The government telling what people should do with their money before taxing it is despicable. I bought mine not because of mandates or climate change politics, but because they’re simply superior, which is another reason they get hate.

[@stevem7508]

No desire to purchase an exploding garbage can

[@migmigjohnson9351]

Put your television in a grinder. Don’t sell it. After 6 month to a year, you’ll find yourself living in a world you never knew existed, and you’ll thank me.

[@Sundown-777]

Well said . The batteries cost so and no one can repair not enough trained . Liability when in a garage . Winter halve power.

[@autotech226]

Politicians have a huge ... Personal financial Investment in pushing these EVs and they have the power to push them on people solely to fatten their wallets. So much power over people has gone to their head.

[@chrisfoster9003]

So youre saying theyre not currently personally financially invested in oil? Trump just told all the oil CEOs that if they donate a billion dollars to his campaign fund, hell cut all the green efforts day 1! Quid pro quo!

[@Sundown-777]

Please, vote them out! @autotech226 .

[@BrianK-zz4fk]

When the government pushes something I run as far away as I can.

[@wakeup555]

Like the 💉 ?

[@BrianK-zz4fk]

@@wakeup555 pureblood 👍

[@FrankGallagherr]

That’s Biden and I bet you voted for him

[@mikeflanary642]

Who invented the internet? 🤔

[@jean-louislalonde6070]

You just know it's going to be a boondoggle...

[@bryancarlson3673]

The secret to owning an EV is to have a tow truck as your second vehicle!

[@user-yy9be9mi6n]

lol

[@christinerogers7127]

😂

[@vickieclark5931]

LOL. So true.

[@maryelizabeth8793]

😂😂😂

[@hwy138]

nope. never had ours towed in 11 years. We love it !! never had anything break or had to fix anything , electricity to charge it is about 30.00 a month.

[@ibuyzzz]

Hertz has 20,000 Tesla's for sale at $15,000... Says a lot about how worthless these golf cart are.

[@dallas69]

Hertz and all Car Rental Co. business model is buy new low sell used high and make a few $ on the rental. That is a poor business model on IceCars or EvCars and is why Hertz even before its EvCar game was bankrupt.

[@mattrandall1808]

Where are you seeing that? I went on their car sale site and the lowest is 25k.

[@yungceize]

Never buy an EV especially a USED EV that battery will not hold even half it's charge after about 6 years. So it's useless with half range.

[@tikihutdweller5944]

Let's not forget, sometimes these cars burst into flames. Imagine plugging your car into your home charging station to charge overnight, only to wake up in the middle of the night to find out your house is on fire!

[@dallas69]

IceCar trash n burn 40x more than what EvCars do. Statistical Fact IceCar Danger! Will Roberson Danger!

[@USVIsteve]

People are saying no to new cars not just new electric cars

[@mohhingman]

The government will start taxing old cars like japan

[@christiannell2999]

@@mohhingmanthey will tax us to death

[@SigFigNewton]

The portion of vehicles sold that are EVs is increasing. Because manufacturers predicted it would increase even faster, there is a pileup of EVs. News claiming that people aren’t buying EVs is essentially dead wrong

[@esteban1487]

​@SigFigNewton Maybe in California but that's about it.

[@breadnaut3087]

​@@SigFigNewtonYou live in a fantasy world if you think EVs will ever come close to the market share of ICEVs

[@s99614]

You forgot to mention that insurance for EV's is high, because when it catches on fire in your garage, it will burn your house down.

[@bernieschmitz4192]

And don't forget repair costs and the time it takes to have the dealer make a simple repair could be weeks or months .

[@iworkout6912]

@@bernieschmitz4192 And if your in an accident, even a minor one, the battery pack might have to be replaced. People say that just change out the battery. But what if the wiring, brackets, etc are damaged and you just can't swap out the battery.

[@JBoy340a]

Yet the NTSB says the prevalence of car fires is highest with hybrids, then ICE, then pure EVs.

[@stanmarcusgtv]

you should mention that EV repair costs are also pushing up the insurance costs of all car owners

[@skepticalmechanic]

My model 3 was $175.00 a year less than my Prius to insure..

[@TL-wy1nk]

I am 100% behind you on electric cars. They are not ready, and I am not ready.

[@nickwilkinson7728]

Some apartment complexes will not allow EV 's to be parked anywhere near the building. When they burn, they burn big !

[@commonsense5741]

When you make cars that politicians want instead of what the consumer wants, you go out of business.

[@donaldkasper8346]

The government can tell you what to buy but cannot order you to buy.

[@roymoxley2587]

Go woke go broke

[@williamnavarrete2739]

some people want drugs also, but law exists to protect oneself from oneself. EV serves a purpose too. You would think that people on a peninsula that constantly get hit with hurricanes 8 last year, tornadoes 90, and sea surges into downtown cities would be a little more sensitive toward protecting one's environment.

[@donaldkasper8346]

@@williamnavarrete2739 EVs don't stop harm. There is no climate anything going on. Certainly no warming.

[@williamnavarrete2739]

@donaldkasper8346 how backward can you be. Even the property insurance companies have said they are raising their insurance rate due to an increase cost due to the higher cost to cover their risk. You are a republican that believes companies should make a profit, right. They are citing climent change for rate heights in the state of Florida.

[@MikeV-97]

As a Mechanic Michael, I own a 1974 Chevy pickup, a 50 year old truck with the original engine, transmission and stills runs great for it's age and condition, I doubt an EV will last that long, they even say that the battery lasts only 8 years on average. Driving in town and suburbs an EV is fine, but in the middle of nowhere it's not practical.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Not to mention few mechanics will touch EV’s. 😂

[@JBoy340a]

The warranty is 8 years. As a mechanic myself I know parts go way longer than the warranty.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I’m glad you said that here!

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

@@JBoy340a Which parts? Incase you haven’t been paying attention EV’s perform poorly in cold weather. Not to mention the hundreds if not more complaints about Teslas quality in general. Also if salt water corrupts the battery pack they can spontaneously combust. But by all means go buy one. I could care less.

[@gregorylyon1004]

What state do you live in?? Must be a rust free climate. Vehicles don't last 50 years here in Michigan. We salt roads in winter

[@virginiomaldonado2746]

Tesla repairs under warranty are a nightmare and cost of repairs off warranty on electric vehicle are insane

[@Mike-rt8jt]

"Range Anxiety" is such a laughable term. If I won't buy a .22 Winchester to go hunting moose, do i have caliber anxiety? The tool is simply unfit for purpose.

[@Coffeaddictedcinephile87]

We had a kid crash his tesla down the street from us and let me tell you it was insane! The battery exploded and went flying in multiple directions and hit peoples houses and one piece landed in someones bed while they were sleeping. They couldn't clean up the mess for days because the lithium batteries were too hot to handle.

[@hiyaahh16]

BS meter going off did that make the news ?

[@Coffeaddictedcinephile87]

@hiyaahh16 it sure did. Look up "boy crashes tesla in Corvallis oregon" from November 2020

[@Interbeing_CDN]

The fact that the driver hit a utility pole at 100mph and walked away from the crash speaks volumes about the safety of the Tesla Model S. In fairness an ICE vehicle in the same situation could have easily exploded in a fireball, potentially causing equal, or worse collateral damage.

[@memetal4780]

This guy is so wrong on his info

[@memetal4780]

Stop twice for 30 minutes on your 9 hour drive

[@iddddaduncan]

Fact: we don't have the infrastructure or the power grid to handle a majority of the people to drive an electric car.

[@JBoy340a]

Most EV owners with garages charge at night and wake up to a fully charged car every day. Even out here on the West Coast, the utilities have so much excess power they drop the rates at night to get you to use it. And one of the Texas electric plans gives you free nights and weekends.

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@@JBoy340a You are wrong, they don't have enough power to meet peak usage in the afternoons. That is why they encourage people with lower rates to use more power at night when there is less demand by offering a price incentive.

[@JBoy340a]

@@JohnSmith-ti2kp that was said. The rates go low because the power company has excess capacity. And most owners set their cars to charge during these low rate times.

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@@JBoy340a Really, why don't you call them and ask them about all the excess power they have that they need to sell on the cheap? You are wrong, very few locations have excess power during peak hours that is why there are brown outs and shutdowns in the system. At this point it seems you are here to mislead, you must be Democrat.

[@squirrelking1252]

They plan on reducing the population. What do you think the shots were for.

[@jguzman7207]

Good job exposing the ev scam

[@jeffs9850]

We live in a rural western state. After 6 months of research, in Sept. 2023 we bought a 2020 Kia Niro EV with about 27k miles for $25k. That’s about half of what the car’s original MSRP was. We got the $4k federal tax credit. Insurance cost is $118 monthly which is cheaper than the monthly insurance on my 19 year old 2005 Toyota Tundra that I bought for about $25k in 2007. Insurance is full coverage with Farmers. I checked with my Farmers agent before making the purchase to find out the insurance cost. We’ve had ZERO problems with the EV. The scheduled check-up & tire rotation at the local Kia dealership was $25! Our electric bill went up about $50 monthly for home charging. Absolutely love it!

[@davidgudas2510]

MICHAEL.. I know a Parts Manager at a Volvo dealership who says these EV's chew threw tires way faster because of their weight!

[@robshell5367]

If weight determined how fast they lost tread, that would be the case for a lot of vehicles. It is more about the torque and how someone drives.

[@jimsteinway695]

Yes EVs use tires 4 times faster because of the weight of the battery. That means tires are piling up in landfills. Not very green is it?

[@delinquense]

Don't forget to mention brakes. Same issue, same idea. The heavier the beast, the more energy required to stop it.

[@sole__doubt]

@@robshell5367 It does determine how fast the tires wear. Thats why trucks have their own specific tires.

[@markmiller8903]

EV tires cost $300 each vs ICE tires at $100 each. Every EV is surrounded by a huge cloud of rubber particles people breath.

[@justinmatisewski1285]

I rented an electric car with Hertz. It was a 200 mile range KIA electric that only had 100 mile range when I picked it up from Hertz. The charging station was 20 miles from my house and it charged 1.5 miles per minute for the equivalent cost of $3 for 25 miles. I had to wait for an open charger once for 30 minutes and could not stay for the hours needed for a full charge the two times I went could only stay so long bc I had things to do. So it was no difference from the cost of gas and it took me 40 miles to get to the charger and back. It was a miserable 3 day rental and I understand why Hertz is trading in the EV’s bc of the headache the customers have.

[@mike9132]

My son works at Hertz. He is responsible for taking the cars that are returned to get them washed and ready for the next person. He said Hertz hates the electric cars because they come back with low charge so it has to be charged and that takes the car out of the rental pool for several hours. Sometimes the cars are out of commission for a whole day because they only have 1 charging station and have multiple cars backed up waiting for the charger. One of the many reasons they are getting rid of them.

[@IowaNinersFan]

@@mike9132 Renters don't have the time nor patience to sit at charging stations while they're on trips. Not to mention they're usually out of towners that have no idea how to get around town to their destinations let alone charging stations.

[@humbleindian6303]

battery tech is not going to replace fuels like petrol and hydrogen, best battery energy density is 500wh/kg, hydrogen and petrol energy density is 39000wh/kg and 13000wh/kg they are never going to match this in 1000years , US govt and Chinese Govt is running a scam by pushing for EVs

[@wabio]

Let's be honest here. When it comes to traditional ICE cars, there are really only 4 main drawbacks that most people dislike. 1) Cost of the vehicle. With the "average" price of a new car nowadays above $45k, many buyers are searching for cheaper alternatives. In the early days, electric cars were touted as a solution. But as time went on, they are now just as expensive. 2) Cost of gasoline. Back when we had spikes in oil prices, people started clamoring about electric vehicles being the answer. But then electricity prices spiked as well, so anyone who didn't have solar panels was basically robbing Peter to pay Paul. 3) Maintenance. Gas cars have a lot of moving parts, equipment, sensors, fluids, gears, etc that need to be regularly serviced or replaced. Electric cars were thought to be a much simpler system....until they weren't. Now you have an extra heavy car with a super sensitive battery pack that doesn't like cold, hot, or water. Not only will you be replacing your tires more often.....but good luck trying to find a service station if something does go awry. 4) Pollution. This one is the most debatable. Sure gas cars exhaust CO2, but EV's aren't angels either. Mining and disposing of all those metals, and producing more a lot more electricity isn't green.

[@OfJaggedRisings]

Most people don’t know this, but Teslas come with an adapter that will allow you to plug them into a normal outlet at your home. You don’t need an actual charging station. It just takes longer. Like overnight.

[@softwarephil1709]

If you own your own house. How about apartment dwellers?

[@joe1940]

I don't care what someone else drives, but I resent my government trying to force me to buy something I otherwise wouldn't and take away my choice.

[@MCW6229]

Like a house? When they give you a tax deduction on interest?? Sounds like something from Faux Noos

[@mikeflanary642]

Same with no decent public transit options. We'll spend billions on highways and car infrastructure making car ownership mandatory and costing me $10k+ per year and days in traffic hell (those hours add up) when a reliable train would be fine. We used to have that but auto makers won

[@brianrash9885]

FJB ! 😊

[@brianrash9885]

@@mikeflanary642Problem with that is, people who want that, also want somebody else to pay for it. I pay for my transportation and I shouldn’t have to pay for yours.

[@hahamasala]

So even if something is better, you'll say no, just because the government tells you to do it? That's just being defiant and it's based on emotion, not logic.

[@OOMAN]

If EV's were so much better and revolutionary, you wouldn't have to subsidize them, and people would be knocking down the dealership doors fighting over who could pay the biggest premium for them! I think we're going to see a bigger drop as more and more stories about cost of battery replacement hits social and regular media. The majority of the EV's out there are now just starting to reach the useful life of their batteries. Folks will also shy away when they see the cost of insuring these things continue to skyrocket. I am (unfortunately) still in the Chicago area. I have a friend who bought a Tesla a couple years ago. He got rid of it after having to live with it through the first winter. I think we're going to see LOTS more of that in the next couple years...

[@tlindsay1007]

I guess global warming didn't happen as quickly as the Crisis mongers claimed it would. They were banking on warm weather across the globe, and people dying off, a long time before now.⛽🚕🌍

[@TravisPluss]

You are not wrong; although, many modern technologies have had some level of investment by the government (like NASA). And, in theory, by aiding a technology’s adoption rate could accelerate revolutionary discoveries to fix the issues instead of it just sitting in the corner as a science project. Just a different perspective.

[@bigbob3772]

Corvette is a prime example- no subsidy, sold out. Imagine that- they people wanted them bad.

[@gruanger]

Except the way lots of the government subsidies go, it is a poor man tax. First they start by high subsidies, rich take advantage, as more adopt, the subsidies lower, middle class buy, then subsidies dissappear, the poor / lower middle income end up footing the bill of the earlier adopters. and a lot of modern tech was subsidized by taxpayers but now they are picking and choosing the winners and aren't doing it on an industry level. German's solar adoption is interesting to research. Or Obama and the solar subsidies he did. Etc. @@TravisPluss

[@OOMAN]

I can’t disagree . The problem I have had with EV’s from the start is that the battery technology isn’t there yet, and the infrastructure isn’t there yet. When you want to mandate everyone to switch to EV’s, while at the same time telling folks to conserve electricity because the grid can’t handle peak loads, there is a bigger issue we need to address first. We are in a “putting the cart in front of the horse” situation here… @@TravisPluss

[@brentmcdonald5080]

Purchased a 2023 Chevy bolt E. U. V red line 2 months ago. Absolutely. Love it. Already saved $300 in gas and charge it right at the house. I highly recommend them.

[@youflatscreentube]

I was just walking through a large mall in Florida today. I the center there were several new cars on display, Common practice for local car dealerships. One car there was a 2024 mid-sized Volkswagen SUV that was EV. Its price was reduced from $45,500 down to $36,000. The rest were gasoline and were priced at normal MSRP.

[@picore]

Americans are all about convenience. I love taking road trips.I don't have to plan where to fill up my car. I just know they’ll be a gas station and that I’ll be able to fill up in 5 minutes. Can’t do that with an EV now.

[@randylahey8207]

It's not just that there's not enough infrastructure, or that there won't be for at least 10 years, it's how often you have to keep doing it based on particular conditions and how long that charge takes. I can fill up my gas tank in 3-5 minutes and be back in the road. I do not want to waste an hour or more of my time sitting around waiting for a car to charge so in 300 or so Miles I can do it again.. No thank you. EV's are for urban environments, and people who own a house and don't have to use the car too much or tow anything. Beyond that, it's not practical...

[@jimcrawford3185]

As a fossilized Amerilard, l agree with you very extremely completely

[@joshuajanduke]

RANGE ANXIETY

[@bernieschmitz4192]

I've been on road trips out in the High Plains in the west, and I had range anxiety even with my ICE vehicle. There is no way I would ever consider an EV.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

@@randylahey8207 What chargers? Still have to see one around here.😁

[@gordonpotts753]

This whole govt control is way outta hand.

[@humbleindian6303]

battery tech is not going to replace fuels like petrol and hydrogen, best battery energy density is 500wh/kg, hydrogen and petrol energy density is 39000wh/kg and 13000wh/kg they are never going to match this in 1000years , US govt and Chinese Govt is running a scam by pushing for EVs

[@georgedreher2322]

Have a neighbor that is a retired engineer from a local electric utility. He states the local Tampa area is unable to support widespread use of electric vehicle charging. The GRID cannot handle it.

[@OtisFlint]

The grid isn't the issue people think it is.

[@marceloarboleda2980]

Also EV sales Double Last Year. I Love My Tesla I will never go back to an Engine Car.

[@soundmindbodydivine]

Yes you will. Just wait...

[@MechE11B]

Insurance is thru the roof as well. Most of the time electric vehicles are totaled out because it simply doesn't make sense to fix or would be more expensive than a new car itself. Insurance is using that as an excuse to skyrocket the insurance premiums for these vehicles.

[@midsummernightsdream60]

what are you talking about? my Tesla insurance is just $100 per month

[@jimcrawford3185]

​@@midsummernightsdream60 My ICE is only forty

[@randylahey8207]

​@@midsummernightsdream60most people have much higher rates. I've heard 700 and more a month depending on coverage levels, driving record, etc. A business owner in my town was paying 1400/month for the car and about 500 for insurance. Not the best driving record, and he used it fairly often. But still...

[@MCW6229]

@@randylahey8207 sounds like he has a great business mind... insurance is that high for HIM for a REASON... Mine is low!! for a new Tesla Model Y!!!!

[@randylahey8207]

@@MCW6229 your specific model averages about $235/month. And again, that's for people with normal driving records who don't use the car that often. I'd say you're getting a great deal, and my friend probably needs to drive a bit better...😂😂

[@dominickmasonry3878]

When did everyone become a millionaire? We got regular ol 100k trucks and standard 1m houses… who the hell is actually going into debt for this nonsense?

[@jimcrawford3185]

Aliens from space, not the earthlings l know

[@MCW6229]

Hey - it's OK to buy a pickup that gets 20mpg for $60,000.... BUT NOT an EV that gets equiv of 80mpg and has a battery that will last 300,000 miles plus!!!

[@dominickmasonry3878]

@@MCW6229 doesn’t work in the Midwest. We’ve known this for our entire lifetime, batteries die every winter. It’s a no brainier, EV is trash.

[@soniabayer578]

Yes indeed.. fantasy land. Plus!!!

[@mountainman6549]

@@dominickmasonry3878you cannot compare ev batteries to ice car batteries. And you have a huge difference in ice car battery quality. I bought an ice car battery from farm supply store that gets them from a canada supplier and couldn’t believe the quality.

[@karenjensen2345]

Anyone who lives in a cold climate like MN is taking your life in your hands during cold straps and blizzards. You could be stranded.

[@russmcmeans4667]

I'm glad you addressed this important issue Michael.

[@dougtatara372]

I live near a Tesla Sales & Service Center located on Granite Drive in Rocklin, CA. I noticed Tesla's were parked on every lot onsite or offsite so I decided to count them. Approximately 1,000 unsold cars on Granite Drive. The issues with EV cars include 1) range anxiety 2) battery heavy car hard on tires 3) spontaneous combustion of batteries difficult to extinquish 4) not good in cold weather climates 5) replacement batteries $15-20K 6) poor resale value 7) Hertz dumping 20,000 EV's 8) etc. etc.

[@midsummernightsdream60]

nice try. tesla sold every single car they produced

[@MCW6229]

@@midsummernightsdream60 They've never DRIVEN a tesla.. I leave them in the dust at every light!

[@MCW6229]

that's called inventory... and Tesla inventory SELLS - unlike Ford & GM EVs which are $$$ and garbage and lose money...

[@capnkirk5528]

CarEdge had a good story about a Ford dealer - ONE dealer - who has 1,795 NEW Fords in stock - and they're NOT selling. Mostly F-150s (the polluting kind). And asking $65K for a Mach-E when you can buy a Model 3 for $35K? How stupid IS Ford? (Yup ...THAT stupid!) Of course they're not selling.

[@Glovemanification]

it is not a competition.... it is transportation. Your ego pays you nothing and can cost you dearly.

[@exploringwithbellanoche1286]

Everything is too darn expensive, including all vehicles 🤢

[@jimcrawford3185]

As someone born in 1923, l agree with your every syllable

[@JBoy340a]

But that is not going to change. Prices move up much more than down.

[@mangodiet801]

EVs were meant for home owners, to charge at home, they thrive out west, meant to be luxury vehicles, that's why Tesla has done well

[@humbleindian6303]

battery tech is not going to replace fuels like petrol and hydrogen, best battery energy density is 500wh/kg, hydrogen and petrol energy density is 39000wh/kg and 13000wh/kg they are never going to match this in 1000years , US govt and Chinese Govt is running a scam by pushing for EVs

[@kathleenking47]

​@@jimcrawford3185 You 101? That's pretty good😅

[@ETube37]

I save over $3k annually on gas since my employer offers free charging.

[@MFR_63]

1OO% Truth! Plus how healthy is the smoke when they catch on fire for hours

[@jelmer9304]

"Old cars can be very unreliable" Yes they can be... but I have always had good luck with Toyota's. Every point you made about EVs is spot on.

[@mikeflanary642]

As he talks about his reliable jeep...

[@vickijohnson9367]

Toyota’s…one of the longest relationships you will have. Toyota’s…You know it’s love when you give it a name. Toyota’s…You splurge on a vanity license plate with your car’s name on it. Toyota’s…You treat it like a family pet, you dislike anyone who acts reckless around it. Toyota’s…you marvel as the odometer turns over 100,000 and all you have done is maintenance, a new battery and a new set of tires. Toyota’s…you marvel at how reliable it is, how long you have shared memories, it has served you faithfully, and needed nothing special, as the odometer turns over 200,000. Yes, there was routine maintenance, a battery and new tires. But, now at the end of a decade, you know that someday, maybe soon, you will have to part. Toyota’s…people can’t believe you have been together for 22 years, and are still going strong. Toyota’s…they help raise your family, and then go off to college with the kids.😌

[@tlindsay1007]

My 2001 Lexus has had some major repairs, but having bought it used for a song, the repairs haven't come close to the cost of buying a new car, much less a new EV. Will keep driving it until it's no longer feasible, unless car prices drop to something well within reason. Then, I'll upgrade to a newer used car. :)

[@SleepyNeo]

Just bought a 2001 tundra limited!

[@humbleindian6303]

battery tech is not going to replace fuels like petrol and hydrogen, best battery energy density is 500wh/kg, hydrogen and petrol energy density is 39000wh/kg and 13000wh/kg they are never going to match this in 1000years , US govt and Chinese Govt is running a scam by pushing for EVs

[@XeonProductions]

How will I charge my car if I live in an apartment or a rental house? They wont let you install chargers, and certainly wont fork over the cash to install them. The prices of electric cars are insane, the repair costs are insane, the batteries often cost as much as the whole vehicle is worth, and many of these old electric cars will just end up at the crushers or a landfill. So much for environmentally friendly.

[@donniemoder1466]

Obvious answer, but I will say it. At some point your apartment house will install chargers. It may be a while because it costs $ to install. So until more EVs are adopted and on the road, this may take a decade or so to happen. A similar thing happened with HDTV adoption.

[@jhop9634]

clearly you should not have an EV if you live in an apartment that has no way to charge. As for your rental house (which I am in too) I charge my used 2018 model 3 with a basic level 1 and do just fine. I get about 50 miles per night and that's plenty to get through the week then catchup on the weekend when I am not driving as much.

[@jhop9634]

"many of these old electric cars will just end up at the crushers or a landfill. So much for environmentally friendly." Just like your POS gasser your drive it too will end up in the landfill.

[@karenjensen2345]

We live in Florida and have one 2014 Subaru and one golf cart. One cold day 30 degrees, our golf cart conked out on the golf course on the 9th hole from cold. No chance we buy an electric car!

[@robshell5367]

What will you do when your mower breaks, sell your Subi?

[@danbooher5843]

No EV for me, never.

[@anthonymartinez4307]

Outrageous prices, outrageous charging times, outrageous it doesn’t work in winter in snow, I’m outrageous to leave these out of my life for countless reasons.

[@mikeflanary642]

It works fine if you can charge at home. Instant torque is too much fun and I do not miss oil changes, the smell or prices at gas stations. I can also power my house in emergencies. I did that 3 times this past year at my house and my parents after a crazy microburst hit their town in MA. Other neighbors had loud, smelly gas generators going, while my Lightning sat silently in the driveway with long extension cords powered lights and a window AC through the night. To each their own.

[@esteban1487]

​@mikeflanary642 What about when you get into a fender bender and damage the battery? Or it catches fire when it's at home charging and burns your house down?

[@fireboltaz]

Teslas have been in Canada for over a decade. How have they gone this long without issue?

[@esteban1487]

@@fireboltaz They haven't

[@francismarion6400]

​@@mikeflanary642You're worried about the smell of gas and can't even tell what a woman is or which bathroom to use?

[@substance1]

My anxiety about a electric cars is if you happen to have something get underneath the car, and it damages the battery. If the battery gets damaged you can not fix it by law. So if your car has that issue, you would have to buy a new battery pack, which will cost tens of thousands. Also, what if the battery pack was damaged, and you didn't even know it had a problem, when it could turn your car in an inferno while your driving and you may not even get out of the car before you got burnt to a crisp.

[@jamesbond007colt45]

Battery is not covered also under warranty. Customer caused damage. Free money for them.

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

Ouch. On all points

[@USA2Brazil]

I recently read a Tesla stopped running and completely shut down in the middle of busy highway the owner couldn't even open the door to exit the car.

[@substance1]

@@USA2Brazil there was young doctor who had a Tesla, the battery went bad and started on fire. The software made it so he couldn't open the door, and he died.

[@williamrice4608]

I'm keeping my gas burners.

[@geraldkoth654]

A Tesla Model 3 versus an ICE that gets 25 mpg, they both have to drive 400000 miles before the Tesla starts to have a bit of an edge on each mile with a tiny bit less Carbon usage. And the best part is that Muskrat produces more CO2 with one Starship booster burn than 8600 ICE cars do in a year. What a psychopath.

[@ColdPotato]

'Toys for the Wealthy' is the best description of Ev I've heard.

[@MCW6229]

Yeah - like "automobiles" back in 1900... why would I give up my horse???

[@ColdPotato]

Horses still work in cold weather@@MCW6229

[@JBoy340a]

@@MCW6229 there is halarious quote from a banker in the 1900s saying exactly that same things. It goes somthing like. Horses can eat grass. Don't invest with that young Henry Ford. He'll be bankrupt soon. It is a passing fad.

[@ColdPotato]

Not sure if my comment got lost, but horses work when it's cold too. @@MCW6229

[@scout2nut]

it wasn't a hard sell to show how much better a car was compared to a horse, now you are asking the public to basically go back to the horse with all the inconveniences that go along with them @@MCW6229

[@bradsthrone]

What if there’s a storm and the power goes out for a few days

[@stevenevangelist5221]

Trunk a honda generator.

[@robshell5367]

Than I guess hope you don't have a freezer full of meat. If it is really cold, hope your pipes don't burst. Having an old car isn't going to help.

[@humbleindian6303]

battery tech is not going to replace fuels like petrol and hydrogen, best battery energy density is 500wh/kg, hydrogen and petrol energy density is 39000wh/kg and 13000wh/kg they are never going to match this in 1000years , US govt and Chinese Govt is running a scam by pushing for EVs

[@spencerellis1926]

What a disingenuous comment that's irrelevant to the point. He could still drive his ICE car to get supplies. Rob here must work for Tesla lol

[@RomanVarl]

One thing 99% ppl are not aware of in regard to electric cars is - they are much heavier, due to battery weight. It's like driving with 3 passengers in your car all the time as well as tires wear out like 3 times faster. Regular car tires can last 50-60k miles and heavy electric cars you will need to change tires every 15-20k miles.

[@logan4moua]

The problem is having an EV is suck in the winter for northern states. BYD make EREV - EV with electricity generators that use gas. That means you could charge your car at home and on the road, you have option to add gas to charge your batty or charge at a charging station. So if your EREV with full charge and full tank, you are looking at over thousand miles per charge

[@guzmancharles7]

In Colorado they just had a EV were it went on fire in the garage unplug and the family lost their house. The cost for the fire department is insane. They have to go to especial training and purchase especial EV blankets for the sum of $5K each. They having problems with the nickel, lithium & Cobalt and they making cheap batteries. You have to keep a Eye on Brake Fluid and Pads, Cooling System and Wiper Fluid, Tire Wear at (20K) so what are ppl with EV talking about? It’s not working. Great Video👍THANKS!

[@jumpdawg799]

First Responders are frightened of EV incidents . Imagine cutting someone out of a car with an electric chair holding a 100 kilo incendiary bomb in the back seat. By the time you take all the steps necessary to make the vehicle safe, your Golden Hour can now be as little as 15 minutes. This is something no one, including the OEM's, seem to want to talk about, let alone the cost in money and time for the additional training.

[@DunWorkin4Ever]

Maybe the first responders can find other work. The unions are getting them into 200k year jobs, they need to quit their crying and do their jobs.

[@appleforever6664]

The only way I would buy an EV, the range needs to be 400+ and charges under 10 minutes.

[@benjaminwlang]

I was seriously considering getting an electric but once they took away the tax credit on the model I was looking at it didn't make sense to me anymore. Good thing too. I actually just bought my first new car. I already love it but this video makes me even happier I went with a combustion engine.

[@fireboltaz]

As someone who owns over a thousand shares of Tesla (bought in early 2020). I don’t like hearing this kind of information. But it’s noteworthy to understand. Tesla has always been a niche product for people who want to drive electric cars and will likely stay that way for some time. However, the government push to make all car manufacturers EV is ludicrous. Let the consumer decide what they want. I own many Ford shares as well and I own one. But I would never buy a Ford EV vehicle. If I did buy one, it would be Tesla.

[@jimcrawford3185]

But won't

[@capnkirk5528]

Tesla is a "niche" vehicle. Hmmm - you would think someone who owns Tesla stock would know what the best selling car IN THE WORLD for 2023 was? FYI it was the Model Y. It's ONLY in the US where the Republicans, the media, Detroit, and the rednecks have all banded together to hate EVs that an AMERICAN MADE car that is NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD gets no love. LMFAO!!!!

[@BlackAnonymou]

No one gives a crap about the stock you own....EV's will never past the test of time.

[@JBoy340a]

Given Ford's stock performance, I am about to dump them. Get more MSFT or APPL. Farley is toast.

[@SleepyNeo]

For Elon it’s not about a niche group driving hip electric cars. It’s about mass data collection.

[@silverforme1487]

I'll copy what Luke Gromen said, will buy an EV when the US government changes military vehicles to EV.

[@SirviscaSH]

An important note: Rare earths are not used in car batteries. Unfortunately, this is what is claimed again and again.

[@stephenmariani7173]

I’ve been a car and motor guy my whole life. Nothing I’ve ever owned can duplicate the performance and sheer enjoyment my Tesla provides. Not everyone buys them as an environmental statement, or just to save on gas, which is nice. EV’s are not perfect, but the problems are way overblown. If you have a home charger you are all set. Range anxiety is a non-thing. Best daily driver out there.

[@treesnmoguls]

When they first started rolling out, I said to myself, "Do I wanna be a guinea pig? NO!!" Prius and Camry Hybrids by Toyota are pretty much perfected, but EVs are not there. If we can come up with a "green hydrogen", I would be excited!

[@whlawson5812]

The energy dynamic & balance of green hydrogen is mathematically not efficient at every stage from solar farm to H2 plant to high pressure H2 to H2 liquidation to H2 road tankers to H2 station and then to vehicle. The MAN producing truck already mentioned that H2 powered vehicles are not viable.

[@robertcovino4889]

I am not against EVs not at all. However, my ICE vehicle gets nearly 500 miles to the tank. I can fill it up within five minutes at several locations near my home. It starts in the cold weather and doesn’t lose range. Also it doesn’t spontaneously combust and then can’t be put out. Why on earth would I want to buy an EV 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I am in the same boat

[@mingazzini]

A 2001 Toyota Camry never seemed like a better vehicle to own

[@jimwhitehead1532]

You are half right. Americans are saying NO to most non-Tesla EVs, because their US content is low, so they don't get the new $7500 EV tax credit. That law also hurts the resale values of used EVs. So ironically a pro-EV law may end up hurting most EVs!

[@DianaPrinceitiswhatitis]

My dad has rubicon jeep wrangler.❤ My dad almost brought a Tesla. He put a downpayment on it and everything. Then when he saw on the news about the young man driving down the Pennisula of the SF bayarea was in a Telsa had an accident and the car caught on fire several years ago. Sadly the guy didn’t survive the accident and he couldn’t get out once the fire started. My dad called Telsa and got his downpayment back. He refuse to purchase that death trap. MB:update the sf Safeway that was closing in March will now close at the end of 2025 due to the intervention of the mayor of SF London Breed.

[@MCW6229]

Yeah... gas cars never catch fire!!! (actually they do - and more frequently than EVs!!!)

[@scottysteadman5063]

@@MCW6229lol 😂

[@390WagonMaster]

My neighbor bought a Tesla beginning 2023, now she drives a RAV4.

[@MCW6229]

Mine bought a BMW in 2019... now he drives a Tesla. Another bought a second Tesla for his wife, to stop fighting over who drives it

[@stanmarcusgtv]

they doubled down on stupid@@MCW6229

[@scottysteadman5063]

@@MCW6229 You must be a shareholder! I mean holding the bag! Lol 😂

[@Dre2Dee2]

Your neighbor is gonna get both cars repoed

[@suzanneanthony7471]

Range anxiety and ulginess anxiety! Name an EV that does not look like a glowing egg with no trunk space?

[@bobspif]

nailed it - electric cars, if you own a home and can charge conveniently at home AND can afford a SECOND car, make some sense. rich people problems

[@nathanielcarreon5634]

No to overpriced junk. Dont have a need or want one. Start thinking realistically for yourself/personal situation for a change and forget the big ego.

[@jamesneveaux4892]

I use an electric car every time I golf, they're great.

[@mikeflanary642]

Mine can go 0-60 in 4 seconds and is a F150. Best golf cart ever. Even has a frunk bin with a drain for beverages and can fit two golf bags 😊

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Lol

[@hahamasala]

EVs have max torque at 0 rpm and will smoke most gas powered cars from a standstill

[@Pikwhip]

Others are already saying it and I agree, if EVs were a superior product consumers would not need to be pushed to buy them.

[@mikeifyouplease]

If someone is still gung-ho about buying an EV, after watching your video...I would suggest RENTING one first! And don't charge it in your garage. And make sure that the businesses and parking structures that you are planning to park at...accept EV's on their properties. After the collapse of the three story car park in England due to an enormous EV fire,...no EV's signs are starting to pop-up in Europe.

[@tullythebully]

Thank you for pointing this out. I love seeing your perspective on other topics. I sell cars and right now we are giving well over 20% off on EVs just to get them off the lot and people still walk away.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Oh wow those are some substantial discounts and people still don't want them!

[@jimmywalters3071]

what brand do you sell ?

[@scottperry7311]

Do to damage to batteries repair shops need to keep EVs away for other cars and structures, so only a 2 EVs can be stored in a space you can place 100 ICE cars at repair shops. EV car weigh is much higher and causes more damage to the roads, also bridges and parking garages are not built considering the weight of these cars so if there are a lot of EVs on the road imagine the upgrade costs to these structures, or complete replacement of these structures. A charging station only has so much electrical capacity, charging one or two cars can be quick, but the more cars you add the more the electrical charging capacity is split between cars resulting in slower charging times. It costs $ 100,000 for a quick charger and $ 20,000 for a regular charger to be installed at a charging station, plus land, and they cycle cars through the chargers much slower than a gas station. There are not enough high capacity electrical lines to power charging stations, more would have to be laid, also we only produce so much electrical energy in the first place so more power plants would also need to be made, a lot more and they are not cheap nor are they environmentally friendly. Recycling of EV batteries is very expensive, they are very toxic as well. EV fires are four times harder to extinguish and they can reignite for days. Remember that most charging stations require you to have a cell phone to pay for the charge and not all places have good cell phone reception around the country. One more issue is that EVs are not always cheaper to run than EVs, in Australia can cost twice as much to charge an EV than cost for the equivalent gas for the same mileage. I heard Ford lost $4.5 billion on EVs. They took a loss of from $32,000 to $36,000 on each one they sold in 2023. I doubt they are alone. There is also an enormous opportunity on a single minded push to EVs. That is not considering other fuels alternatives that can be used to reduce emissions. Natural gas has been used to power cars and is cleaner than gas. Its cheap and widely available and works with a lot of the existing technologies of ICE vehicles. Its also reliable and has been used for yours. The hundreds of billions of dollars used to subsidize EVs world wide, could have been spent on gas powered vehicles giving time for EV technology to progress and become more practical, this probably would have saved even more carbon because it could have been far more wide spread, less energy dependent to create, longer lived, and far far more practical and easy for people to adapt to. Imagine evacuating from a hurricane with roads filled with EVs. There are already issues with ICE vehicles getting stuck in traffic for hours and hours on end. But an EV running the AC sitting for 6 or more hours to go a few hundred miles. How will they recharge. I can imagine the scene of a EVs abandoned on the high way. EVs running out of charge and blocking traffic all over the evacuation routes. All the stranded people, snarled traffic as a hurricane hits. Don't think it cant happen, it could easily happen, I knew people who got stuck in ICE vehicles and even their phone ran out of charge because of the traffic in 2015. Oh yea when EVs flood they can catch on fires too. We were sold a lie, a lie we pay for in billions of tax money being spent, a lie which create mandates we are supposed to follow, and a lie that makes life more expensive, more complex. Who profits? Activists and those who want to control you.

[@Turtle3000]

Another good video, Michael! Ironically enough I was listening to your video as I was driving home in my Used 2021 Tesla Model 3... lol.. Anyways, you bring up so many good points and these cars are definitely not for everyone's situations yet. Just to lay it out, I sold my 2018 Honda Civic Si Coupe, and purchased a used 2021 Tesla Model 3 about 5 months ago. I sold it because at least for my specific situation, the Tesla is actually cheaper for me personally to run. I live in Glendale, CA (close to Downtown LA, a decent 15-20 min drive to Dodgers Stadium!) I live in an apartment that does not have home charging. I have yet to ask my landlord about home charging, but so far I am assuming it is a no since my neighbor has a Model 3 as well and he does not have a charger. However, in our city alone, we have 2 Tesla Superchargers and then there are 6 along my work route, with a 7th one that is built about a 5 minute walk from where I work, but it is not online yet. There are also some "slower" charger networks near work, like Chargepoint, it takes about 3 hours to charge my car with that one, but it's alright since I walk on my breaks/ lunch and they are close. So, as you said in the end, as of right now, EV's are highly situational. For my personal situation, I am a car guy, as well as a tech guy, so I honestly wanted a Tesla almost solely because of it. I did so much research before I ultimately pulled the trigger because of course, charging is a problem if you do not have networks near you, and/or no home charging. I personally am loving it, and insurance-wise, it's sadly the same for me, since the Civic Si is a sportier trim for the Honda Civic line, and the area I live in is probably the worst in the country for car insurance. I bought one because for me it's cheaper. Versus my Civic, it cost me $9.98 to run it last week. Highest I have seen is around $36 a week. Stopping to charge roughly every 2-3 days, depending if I drove more for other errands and whatnot. Also, from what I have seen, Tesla is still the best in terms of range, charging, and support. Other brands, like my coworker's Mercedes EV, he's been complaining about range. Honestly, I don't think he did enough research, and it's not working for him... Onto regulations from the government, I am totally against it as well. As Americans, we should be able to drive whatever we want. Hell, my plan right now is to keep the Tesla as a daily and get a nice manual transmission fun car again, after selling my Civic Si. If the government wants to push EV's they need to help with building out a network. So far, there is barely anything especially if you do not have a Tesla, and obviously, as we can see like in Chicago, it's not perfect, but they still are the best right now, which says a lot about how behind the technology is if they want mass adoption. Anyways, I got home from work and just wanted to throw my thoughts down, I am not even sure if you will see this! haha Anyways, if you do and you have questions, I do not mind sharing! Also, I am following everything I am doing with my Tesla, just to see how everything stacks up vs. the Honda Civic Si I sold. So far, it's been great, I am projecting a tire rotation in probably the next 3 weeks. It will be the first bit of "maintenance" for my car :) thanks again, Michael! @MichaelBordenaro !

[@soundmindbodydivine]

You could have kept driving that Honda for the next twenty years. You could drive that Honda to the moon if you needed to. Besides your ego gratification, do you still think the ev was a good choice?

[@Turtle3000]

@@soundmindbodydivine yeah, I definitely wanted it and I know the Honda would probably run forever. Like I stated, for my personal situation, I love it. We will see what happens in the long run, I’m pretty interested in seeing if it lasts. However, personally, I’m happy with my decision. Again, I’m not saying it’s for everyone, the mandates should not exist.

[@soundmindbodydivine]

@@Turtle3000 Good luck. If you get a chance to sell that thing, TAKE IT!

[@Turtle3000]

@@soundmindbodydivine lol thanks! Yeah, I am thinking that would be the wisest move, since it seems like the values are way less. I suppose if there somehow is another “EV spike” then I would attempt it then! lol however, if you remember this comment down the line and I still have it! Feel free to shout out, and I’ll tell you how it’s going! Lol

[@SK-yb7bx]

Another big problem is that the interoperability between charging companies doesn't work much of the time. There is no incentive to fix it.

[@angelinaferguson1307]

Michael words of truth about the EV. I am glad you covered the part as to what is used when charging your car. People don't think of that.

[@MCW6229]

Great to take advice on EV's from someone who doesn't even own one!

[@lisatran7900]

Michael you’re the realest . Love your contents on real estate , cars , insurance, politics , inflation and more .

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you !

[@robmarino314]

I dont want a car that can be turned off remotely.

[@disenfranchised2.073]

Things like this are common when it comes to politicians purchasing large amounts of stocks in a company right before a massive government contract is signed with said company.

[@fjqtaxch9]

Owning an EV as a second car can be very practical depending on how the owner's using it and charging it. Short trips, home charging., ICE for long trips. Even EVs with ~100mile range limits could be very practical under these circumstances. They're quiet, comfortable, and get great mpge mileage. Mostly over 100mpg equivalents. BTW buy a used one because they depreciate rapidly. Expect higher EV depreciation rates as solid state battery tech is perfected and EVs get more than double the current top range.

[@jkholley1118]

Except if you drive few miles you are not spending much at all on gas anyways, and you don't lose range over time, and you can fill it up over 80% and run it below 20%, and and you can park it at the airport with half a tank and come back to half a tank, and it will be much easier on a trip, and cold or hot weather doesn't cut your driving range, and you don't have to search for a charging station, and you don't have to plug it in at home, and it's easier to get parts for and repair yourself, the list goes on. I love the concept of EVs, I really want them to work. But it's not worth the downside at this point.

[@thomasperina2990]

Hello Michael: Thank you for this terrific video. This is my 63rd year working on cars & you couldn't pay me to even sit in one. If you look at how these vehicles are built / assembled you would be sick to your stomach. The one thing that really bugs me to no end is that a lot of people refuse to speak about is is the volatility of these batteries. A Lithium fire burns at approx 5,000 degrees. Even after the fire is extinguished it can reignite for no reason. 3 of my customers all had band new EV'S with less than 3,000 miles on the clock & they all went up in flames. One of my customers had to break the windows to get out cause the electric doors & windows refused to work. My doctors neighbor brought home his new EV, pulled it into the garage & plugged it in to charge. 10 minutes later all of his smoke alarms went off. He & his wife were lucky to get out of the house cause it all went up in flames. There were 5 surrounding town fire depts came to assist but because the fire was so hot it turned the water from the firetrucks into steam. Please note that all 5 pumper trucks emptied out their tanks & had to leave for a refill. This family LOST EVERYTHING !!!! The only thing standing was the chimney for the fireplace. Michael these manufacturers rushed to market a flawed design to keep the administration happy & the customer is the guinipig. Love your channel sir, thank you. TMP from N.J.

[@hahamasala]

Where is the link to an article on this story?

[@cantwealljustgetalong2]

in nj EVs are everywhere

[@thomasperina2990]

@@cantwealljustgetalong2 yes they are but you must charge them from home or else you may run out of juice. Where would you charge it by AC or the Deliware Cape May area. Good Luck & have AAA on speed dial.

[@cantwealljustgetalong2]

@thomasperina2990 i dont have an EV nor do i want one. i was just stating a fact

[@thomasperina2990]

@@cantwealljustgetalong2 Good evening sir. I understand what you are saying sir. I've been in the care repair business for 63 years, have seen how these pieces of crap are built + with these marginal batteries you are literally driving a bomb. 3 of my customers purchased that Tesla stuff & they all went up in flames with less than 1,500 miles on them. One of them was going home & it went up in front of his house. This POS wasn't even 1 hour old. Besides look at the insurance premiums on an EV. Try & get parts ( UNBELIEVABLE ). I admire you if you do racing on boat engines or cars. I did that stuff when Englishtown was open in the 60's to 70's. Best of luck. TMP from N.J.

[@billsElitetrucking349]

Have you noticed all the Used Electric Cars sitting on car lots.? I drive alot up and down the CA. State, I've noticed a lot of EV showing up in these used car lots. I've even seen newer used 2024 models just a few months old. That says it all, .. evidently not too many people like their EV . Looks like more are going back to Gas.

[@davehad-enough2369]

Bravo - hey, thanks for this. What a simple and logical lesson in the current situation with EVs. I hope people that are contemplating buying one of the monstrosities watches this first.

[@mrrewog]

The batteries add much more weight to the car, so the tires were out much faster. Also the extra weight makes accidents much worse.

[@MCW6229]

BS...

[@user-xj5xp6qz5g]

🤣

[@jimcrawford3185]

Ramming mass is the power of victory in a collision

[@JBoy340a]

Trucks weight a lot more than most EV sedans yet I see plenty of them and never here about tires wearing out to soon.

[@mrrewog]

@@JBoy340a EV's wear out tires 20% faster . You can google it to verify.

[@georgekane1985]

Michael, you forgot one of the most glaring faults of the electric car: spontaneous combustion of the batteries. Just imagine if you were parking it in your garage when they ignited. 🥴

[@mikeflanary642]

Gas doesn't have a great record either. Pinto... Bicycle is the safest!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yeah, I forgot to mention that. I’m not sure how common that is but just the fact that it can happen is scary.

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@@mikeflanary642-- People on bicycle are killed every day. There is little chance for survival for someone on one of those.

[@DanielE-oq1dt]

Gas cars are 25x more likely to catch fire, hundreds do everyday but it doesn’t make national news.

[@reginafisher9919]

I have already seen a few videos of this

[@anthonybarnes5555]

Why buy a hybrid and have to service both drive chains.Especially a 2nd hand out of warrenty hybrid.

[@twig3288]

The battery powered side of the drive train will gradually become dead weight and uneconomical to replace as the car ages

[@hansschotterradler3772]

I'm not a big fan of EV's either. However, I do believe that EV technology is still in its infancy. I could see the technology including changing to be much better in 10 years. Nevertheless, the 2030 plan is too optimistic.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Agreed

[@iworkout6912]

That date will have to change, and if our beloved President isn't re-elected, I'm sure the date will really change.

[@hamaarahof5712]

If they change the thermal runaway problem and the heavy damage to the environment from those battries, at least it would be easier to accept in public. At this point to much water to produce these battries, put out fires and risk of toxins into the groundwater from them.

[@patrick39432]

I just don't get electric? High price, high insurance, tire wear, charging hassle, environmental untruths, poor cold performance, trip anxiety, fire hazard. Will never buy electric!

[@Dre2Dee2]

this is their religion and they are trying to get you to join It's just an EV cult, that's all this is

[@kevincamilleri1695]

You have not described a tech geek you have described a guy who loves spending money on himself. Please do not be insulted ❤️

[@user-du1fv9yv4c]

Thank you for speaking the truth about the Electric car scam.

[@rhaltunen]

To me, the whole EV industry issue(s) smells of the Problem-Reaction-Solution scenario we see time and time again. I'm sure they had it all figured out ahead of time and the issues we speak of now were planned for all along. Sit back and enjoy the show, folks, because their solution will be coming...

[@jimcrawford3185]

Make believe driving will be the latest virtue signaling meme

[@Toollifter]

Extra weight in parking garages too...Tesla price cuts put their owners underwater on their loans. And now with these cold weather issues just coming up these EV's are dead paper weights. And last kick in the ass, how much to recycle these EV's. So in the end after you go broke you might have to pay someone to take them away, hey that's a good business idea.🤔

[@AngieInNC]

I had a 2006 Prius snd it NEVER got me 50 MPG. In 2019 we bought a brand new hyundai Ioniq $22,400 (out the door) and got a consistent 50 to 54 MPG. We gave it to our son when he left CA to move to Colorado. We purchased another Hyundai Ioniq (2020) for $22,300 (OTD) and we get the same mileage. The battery has a life time Warranty. The rest is limited 10 years. 3 years or 25k miles free oil changes. I belive they stopped making this hybrid in 2021in favor of their hideous looking Ioniq 5 EV. I LOVE my Ioniq and wish they were still making it......

[@amandag4940]

I appreciate you and the amount of work involved making all of your videos, as well as the mix of topics. I like it because all of them have an effect on home buying/selling, saving and the future for our country. Thought-provoking work! 😊

[@jstanovic]

Tesla sold 1.82 million cars last year. People just don’t want bad EVs. Most people charge their cars in their garage overnight. Hybirds are the fastest growing segment.

[@jaredhaas4168]

I own an EV and I tell most people not to buy one, even though I love mine. EVs are like trucks, they are right for a small number of drivers, wrong for most. I drive over 100 miles a day and I can charge for free at work. I went from buying 2-3 tanks of gas a week to paying almost nothing for fuel. It was a no brainer. Most people don't drive enough for an EV to make sense. If you put on less than 20,000 miles per year, I would not recommend an EV. If you need to tow, don't buy one. If you frequently drive over 200 miles in a day, don't buy one.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks for saying that here. People need to be realistic as well as our government on who this is for and who it’s not for if I was in your shoes I wouldn’t mind driving one either.

[@zbxck12345]

Solution for ev during winter is bring a diesel generator and heating pad to keep the battery warm 😂😂😂

[@MCW6229]

I just jumped the wife's rogue... and the honda had several problems - only car that has ZERO problems is tyhe TESLA

[@zbxck12345]

@@MCW6229 yet

[@MCW6229]

always have a battery to jump my peace of crap ICE vehicle...

[@JBoy340a]

Or on a Tesla just set your car to preheat 1/2 hour before driving. Come out to a car that is 70 degrees and any ice long since melted. You can even preheat in the garage since there are no exhaust fumes to kill people.

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@@MCW6229 Give it up, no-one believes anything you say. We all know you are a Tesla Dealer.

[@candidkamerad]

Apparently China has cornered the market of rare earth minerals. That alone is reason enough not to rely on electric vehicles. We would be better served by improving the efficiency of ICE while developing a reliable hydrogen engine and fuel infrastructure.

[@georgegates526]

It's a shame they don't make the batteries modular replacement down to the cell. I think they would have come out with more profit. It's easy to sell an electric car owner a new cell for a reasonable fee, then a whole battery when it gets old, damaged, etc. They lost out on a way of making money on repairs.