Hey there! So, I've been doing some serious thinking about getting my first car. I'm 19 and totally into EVs, so I've been eyeing the Ioniq for a while now.

Here's the deal: I've saved up enough cash to buy outright, but my options in Australia are kinda limited. It's basically a choice between a used Leaf or a pre-owned Ioniq. And let's be real, the Ioniq wins out for me because of its range and battery tech.

But here's the catch: I found this 2020 model with a hefty 170,000 kilometers on it, going for $25,000. My worry is that the battery might be out of warranty by now. So, is it worth taking the plunge, or should I keep saving for something with fewer clicks on the odometer?

Any thoughts would be awesome. Thanks a bunch for the help!

Hey everyone,

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As someone who is passionate about electric vehicles and their potential to revolutionize the automotive industry, I wanted to start a discussion about the common myths surrounding EVs.

I've been working in automotive product management for most of my career, and I've noticed that there are still a lot of misconceptions about electric vehicles out there. But the truth is that EVs can be a great option for many people and situations.

That's why I wanted to share an article that a friend of mine put together to help clear up some of the negative myths surrounding EVs. You can check it out here: https://electricdriver.co/articles/debunking-the-myth-evs-are-a-scam/

I'd love to hear what you all think of the article and if you have any personal experiences or insights to share about owning or using an electric vehicle. Let's have a respectful and informative discussion!

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Looking forward to hearing from you all.

I love the xiaomi Su7 max. Too bad you can't get it in North America. Especially all the tech in the vehicle 😍. Who else would buy the car in a heartbeat?

I've developed an EV route planner, based on the Ionity network: ionityguide.eu
Could be useful for a trip in Europe with your electric car!

All you have to do is enter the start and end points of your journey.
If you want, you can also enter some car specifications such as capacity, energy consumption, etc...
A nice, unique(?) feature is that it can also take into account the "rating" of the Ionity location (based on the nearby restaurants and shops).

A bit of background: as an occasional Ionity user, I was a bit surprised to see that the official Ionity app doesn't seem to offer this functionality. I also tried a couple of EV route planners, but sometimes the suggested route included non-Ionity charging stations. So I decided to build it myself!

What do you think?

Hi, I’m in the UK and a looking at possibly getting a used EV for my daily commute as they seem to have come down in price dramatically used. I had been looking at a 2020 Leaf with approximately 20,000 miles for £12k. Given the manufacturer warranty on the battery is 8 years or 100,000 miles, this would cover me to 2028. But I have read that a Leaf battery may suffer from degrading due to being air cooled. Whereas a gen 1 Ionique should last longer as it has a more active cooling system. Can anyone offer any advice at this price range? I need a reasonable size car so an e-Up or Smart Car wouldn’t work. Many thanks.

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My son is a student, writing a paper about charging electric cars. His topic is related to improving and expanding charging infrastructure, understanding and solving charging problems, vehicle efficiency, and standardization. Would anyone would like to help him by answering a short anonymous survey?

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Hey everyone! I'm really curious about the charging habits of EV owners here. Given that 83% of EV charging happens at home, data shows that 1 in 3 car shoppers don’t have a home charger, nor the ability to install one.
For those of you who don't have the home charger or the option to install one—like many apartment dwellers—how do you navigate charging your vehicle? What challenges do you still face?
And for the folks who primarily use public charging stations, I'm interested in hearing about your experiences. How convenient do you find these stations in terms of location, availability, and charging time?

Looking at the prices of the MY with the tax credit. It reads the tax credit will be available at time of delivery. Is that time of delivery at the location I chose? Is this a discount at point of sale or a credit that I will use when I file my taxes next year?

Hey guys my dad has an old fiat 127 and it has a blown engine and i was planning on ev conversion and i have a 220volt 2200w battery do yall think its enough if so how fast will it be like the top speed

Hello everyone. New to Teslas and looking into them. Plenty of EV experience though. Trying to see what the deal is.

Some people seem to love these, and then others say they will break down all the time and kill your family (wheel issue?).

Trying to figure it all out because the Model Y seems like a great price right now. The range and features are great. And idk, I can't really find anything comparable that's close enough.

There's also the fact the Musk is, let's say, questionable, as a person, and while I don't normally take stuff like that into account for a purchase like this, he is hard to ignore.

Would love to hear from you all, for or against the car/company. If you're against it, what did you feel was the better option over the Model Y?

Thank you.

Okay, I’m a week in to owning a Blazer EV. So far, I really enjoy it. My biggest problem is sorting through all of the conflicting information on charging, battery levels, etc.

Currently I’m charging to 80% and then not recharging until 25-20%. I’m using it for my work commute and running weekend errands. Any clarification on charging frequency and levels would be appreciated.