Mastering EV Maintenance: HEV vs. PHEV vs. BEV | GreenCars, The Podcast, Episode 9

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  • @2335467
    @2335467 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a new Chevy Bolt EUV, I did not qualify for the $7500 tax credit. Here is my experience with this car I have had since August 2023, It is super fun to drive. Now for the negatives, the range is not that bad in the summer but in the winter the car is not practical, I get about 120 miles in the winter because compromised battery and heater which burns lots of energy. I have to charge every 2 days. I am going to New York soon as I do every year but I won't take my EV. I would have to find a DC charger that is working and charge for at least one hour, with an I.C.E car 5 minutes to fuel up. Now that the government subsidies are gone no wants to buy EVs making my Bolt worth about 50% of what I paid. I believe within a year or so EVs will be only sold to a few, I.C.E. and hybrids cars will be sold. It is in my best interest to keep my EV for a few more years so I get some use out of it and then go back to I.C.E. car.

    • @kujo49
      @kujo49 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you can, trade it to a dealer for another car. . I realize that may not be possible. In the US there is a $4000 tax credit for used EVs under $25k. I've had 2 Bolt's and the last year or so of sales prices were cut by GM created a value hit for depreciation. The Bolt's were a good value for me and trouble free. I did keep them in a garage that didn't get as cold as the outside during winter. I sold the 2nd Bolt to my son and he'll pay for the car in gas savings with a 100+ mile commute in about 5 years. I turns around and ought a Kia EV6 awd that charges faster than you can eat takeout from 10-80%. The new Bolt in 2025 will have a lot of new technology that will make it a more comfortable car with more consistent range and faster charging and the $7500 tax credit. And Cevy is likely to give you a better deal for a new Bolt or Equinox EV.

    • @jesseg3829
      @jesseg3829 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's why I got a PHEV. It's more practical for my needs

    • @2335467
      @2335467 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jesseg3829 Smart