newb said:

Yes, they would suffer as more weight, as a rule of thumb, will lead to higher wear and tear. But the roads are already very bad, hence I drive the cars I have (seems like a loop - drive big, heavy vehicle, because of bad roads. Big heavy vehicle helps to create bad roads. In all seriousness, UK is just bad at road build and maintenance).

Yes, tax will have to change, didn't they start talking about it this summer or last? but then went silent due to elections? It will happen once critical mass of EV kicks in or they would just want more money, which is always.

Over 1k miles and 3 charges for a truck, to me, that is not bad at all. Did it carry load? what weight of load? The funny part, is that the tesla cars are still delivered by ICE trucks. Last year I read that California mainly burns gas for its electricity needs? (happy for an updated source breakdown to be shared).

"all new 2024 cybertruck" lol, i guess if it has been promised for many years, but still not released, it is "all new". Oh look, I see pigs flying south for the winter..

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yfo866 said:

I support the Fully Charged channel on Youtube. I only watched it because it is presented by Robert LLewellyn of Red Dwarf fame. I'd have an EV tomorrow but for the same reason why i drive an old Ibiza and BMW instead of a new F-Type Jag. I can't afford the one i want. They are all 30k+ and i refuse to pay that much for ANY car

I don't think they are getting lighter, per se. They are getting more energy dense, so more power per KG so you need less battery (lighter) than before to get the same energy capacity.

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yfo866 said:

They could change the new EV car tax to one based on weight instead of what comes out of the tail pipe.

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