[einstein]

[KS circutguy]

Originally Posted by einstein

100% Truth.

[KS circutguy]

https://www.mensjournal.com/news/ev-...-what-happened
Key Points

EV registrations fell by 41 percent in January 2026 compared to last year.
Automakers and consumers alike have lost out on federal support for EV adoption.
Tesla bucked the trend, seeing registrations for its vehicles rise.

[sdbob]

Thanks einstein I had to laugh! First reading I thought this guy got money!!

[einstein]

Yeah, Bob... Another satisfied EV customer!

[SRGN]

Once road use taxes catch up with EVs, the perceived cost savings decrease even more. I don't care what anyone else spends their money on, just as long as I'm not told what I have to spend my money on. I was in the market for a pickup last year, everything has touch screens and automatic transmissions. I bought a C10 project and I'm finishing it up now, with just the things I want and nothing I don't. Much easier to justify spending money on a vehicle that will be close in value to what I'm into it for, than a rapidly depreciating asset like a new car. I'm kinda wishing I built a longbed truck now though.

[jhein]

Well, no offense to anyone, but let's also be clear that it's not the automakers that are forcing anything. It seems to me that the automakers are building EVs under duress.

[sdbob]

Seems that way to us in our Pontiac carclub

[KS circutguy]

Originally Posted by jhein

Well, no offense to anyone, but let's also be clear that it's not the automakers that are forcing anything. It seems to me that the automakers are building EVs under duress.

[sdbob]

Maybe with the leaders now ,we will have more common sense.

[GOAT8U2]

2015 Global EV vehicle sales = 540,000
2025 Global EV vehicle sales= 20,700,000

Well I'm gonna go with more people want them today than in 2015. Car manufacturers think globally, not only the USA. Just like all businesses that see there's dollars to be had, there's more competition now so Tesla isn't getting most of the sales and the sales are spread out between many companies so it looks different on the yearly sales reports vs before.

[KS circutguy]

Dealer Inventory and Supply Chain in the US 2025
Inventory Metric Current Status Optimal Level Assessment
Average Days Supply 58 days 60-70 days Slightly tight
Total Units Available 2.5 million 2.8 million Below ideal
Domestic Brand Supply 62 days 65-75 days Adequate
Import Brand Supply 51 days 55-65 days Tight
EV Days Supply 88 days 45-60 days Excess inventory
Pickup Truck Supply 48 days 60-70 days Constrained
Luxury Vehicle Supply 73 days 70-80 days Well-stocked
Incentive Spending $3,876 per unit Varies Elevated
China is the top buyers in the electric market.

[salem1912]

I think one fit could be the post office fleet. Same route everyday,charge up same location. But still butt ugly. They could spice it up a little!

[KS circutguy]

Originally Posted by salem1912

I think one fit could be the post office fleet. Same route everyday,charge up same location. But still butt ugly. They could spice it up a little!

Seriously dude.

[Skidmark]

What happens when we get a new President from the party not currently in office. EVs will be back on. I mean every 4 years ( maybe 8 )we do a 180 as a nation on how we approach energy production. Must also suck for companies that produce autos, appliances, guns, food, etc. Got to be a better way. As a country we basically start over every 4-8 years. This is not a political statement just an observation.

[burd]

Don’t vote for that crap.

[SRR]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

I used to agree with you about the hybrids 100%. But Toyota, at least really has the hybrid drivetrain worked out. They are extremely reliable and last a very long time. It's kind of funny, but when their is a failure, it's generally something with the gasoline engine. Go figure. I work on a fair number of 2007-2015 Prius cars. Some have over 300K on the clock. Most have over 175K on them. I have replaced the "big" battery on several. I can buy them all day at the wrecking yard for $500-600. Not cheap but not as much as an engine or transmission. Yes, they are complex and can be difficult to diagnose and repair. But all the newer stuff is. Most of them get 45+ MPG. A full EV could be an excellent choice for allot of people who currently have gasoline cars. The KEY point for me is CHOICE. People should have the choice to buy or lease the vehicle that best suits their needs. Not be forced to into something they don't want or doesn't work best for them.

100%

[sdbob]

A friend John in my dance club is safety officer for USPS. He does not agree. He said those box ey trucks they have 'millions' of them if one goes down they have parts. 2 stories he told me.1st a driver of a new EV truck got t boned at an intersection. Woman ran red light. Truck was totaled forget the cost. 2nd is kind of better,'rural' delivery driver in EV went across bridge. Bridge collapsed!!!!!! A mess to clean up. Driver never thought about weight of EV. Bridge I think was owners bridge soooooo! Also getting good mechanic s to be trained and work on them another headache. He was glad Trump won.

[OG68]

Funny you mention the Post Office. They're raising the shipping rates 8% as a fuel surcharge,

[KS circutguy]

Originally Posted by OG68

Funny you mention the Post Office. They're raising the shipping rates 8% as a fuel surcharge,

They should privatize it already./