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John De Armond (Neon John) on the EVDL posted an interesting response to someone’s claim that EV’s are reaching a “tipping point.” Even though I did it, I agree that it does not make economic sense to convert a car to get a 20 range. I never expect to break even on my costs - my payback is ego and education.
Here is what he said:
I’ve been answering slightly more queries about my hotrod scooter of late. The usual questions. How much? How far? How fast? Many times we’ll talk about electric cars but when we start to discuss costs, the interest wanes. Most folks, I think, are smart enough to realize that they won’t live long enough for an EV conversion to pay for itself in fuel savings.
We’re in that “nether land” right now. People with commutes that current reasonably priced EVs can handle don’t use enough fuel to justify the cost. People who DO drive long distances can’t be served by pure EVs. Yet.
Meanwhile, the price of petroleum will drop to something reasonable again, probably by the end of this coming winter. Fuel Subsidies Overseas Take a Toll on U.S.” from the NYT explains one of the many reasons why. That is, when 3rd world governments run out of money they’re spending to subsidize the price of fuel.
The BP energy report mentioned in the article is here.