If EVs had the kind of problems these gas burners are having in Pick-up trucks these past few years, you guys would be convinced all EVs were trash. Hell, they stopped making the Ford lightening so few bought one. It's not that the lightening wasn't a good product, it's that real men don't buy EVs for trucks and the price tag was too dang high. My son-in-law got the Ford Lightning. He was the type that bought a new truck every dang year. Within 6 months he had a Viper, Tesla Plaid on top of Chevy Truck, all used. He got a good deal, drives awhile and sells it at about what he pays. He just keeps a payment or tow.
He has had this Lightening four years and has no intention of trading any time soon. It is still like brand new, cheap to operate and almost maintenance free. Just plug it in at night and drive. That's it, oh and put some washer fluid and clean the cabin air filter. You can check the brake pads but they die of old age before they get worn out unless you are hauling a lot of stuff and if that's the case, you may want a Diesel anyway.
Thing is they drop significantly in value on the used market. You can pick up a good used low mileage Lightening in the mid-30s. Find one, test drive it before you pull the trigger. You will need a 50 amp plug ran to your carport or at least 32amp and get yourself a charger to plug into it. Then learn about charging elsewhere and hope you only charge away from home occassionally. If not, stick with a gas burner. If you drive as much as I do. The fuel and lack of maintenance savings would save thousands over the years in a vehicle that goes 0-60 in about 4 seconds. Fun to drive but it has to fit you. Not everyone will want to learn what ti takes to be an EV owner. To me it's not harder than owning an ICE. It is easier to me but only after you have learned how to navigate ownership as it is different.
Your driving habits will be the key and your willingness to learn something new. Plus, man enough to take being laughed at by fellow rednecks. When you go a few years without an oil change or stopping to drop a $75-100 on fuel several times a month you most likely will realize the fears you had were just partially true and that the trouble was worth it. It will take some getting used to but I like doing those things. Not everyone will.
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