Will an EV save you so much money ? is it a better deal than buying a much cheaper gas car ?
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Experts Say EV are costly but a buyer can thousands of dollar in long term compared to gas car owners
Citing a 2020 study from Consumer Reports, a recent CNBC report notes that the average consumer could save between $6000 & $10000 over the lifespan of an EV
Relative to Combustion engines, electric engine require less maintenance and repair costs, and generally charging EV costs less to fill up a gas car's tank.
In a recent University of Chicago and associated Press joint poll, 41% of U.S. respondents said they are likely to buy a EV, while 60% wouldn't want to buy a EV due to high sticker price.
EV prices have improved since 2020, largely due to decreased battery and supply chain consts, as well as more competition.