Saw this on my local Craigs List. I wouldn't mind going out that way and taking a look at it just for fun.
http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1516929428.html

 

I've driven one of those! That one isn't too far from me.

 

So what was your impression?

 

I wouldn't pay that much for it. As far as driving it, it was a heavy pig. It would get up and go about as well as the I4 s10 with a butt load of batteries in the back.

 

"and no stinky gasoline" Bet ya $50 I can tell you who that guy voted for.

Hey, maybe one day electric vehicles will work as batteries get better and better, but 30 miles and 4 to 5 hrs to charge for this vehicle, but on some 6-12 hours to charge. I'm sorry, but I'm not sold. I would much rather see a fuel cell version as I have heard that fuel cell vehicles are much peppier and you can fillup and go like you can with a gasoline car.

Just my two cents.

Regards,

Thomas

 

So would a person save money with one of these? How long is the expected life cycle of the batteries? Plus you still have to buy new bateries to replace old and worn out batteries that won't hold a charge; right? Having to charge the batteries 5-7 hours before you could go anywhere (30 mile range right?) I hope an emergency don't come up or hope you have a spare ev charged and ready to go.

So an ev like this one with a driving style like mine hmm...
Without having a spare vehicle I would probably get stranded somewhere or be getting yelled at by someone for stealing power by some means so that I could get home just to plug it in again. Good thing that my power is hydro from the dams. Make it easier on the proposed carbon tax, how would I fare if I was somewhere else without hydro?

 

Really? hmm... you know what the best mod for one of those would be?
A thermite boost to the "engine"

 

Would that 'mod' happen to take place after seeing the adjusted power bill for having to constantly charge that ev?

 

no i just like the "stinky gasoline smell" of a burning car

 

actually, there's a big move to "lease" the batteries, instead of buying them outright. the technoligy in some of these new batteries is really something, and their range is getting better and better.

the biggest problem (next to consumers sticking to gas powered vehicles) is the government. they have such strict legislation in place for an electric vehicle (and can change the requirements @ any given notice) that it makes it near impossible for any company to market one, unless they're one of the top 5 car companies.

don't get me wrong, i'll never give up my gas & diesel powered vehicles, but if i lived in a major city, and only drove within those city limits, then why wouldn't i want to get an electric vehicle to drive around in?