So who will be first with an electric pickup. And when.

azrving wrote:

John & Angela wrote:

azrving wrote:

jrp26789 wrote:
Someday cars will pull the electricity out of the pavement. Much like cell phones on a surface charger. No plugs. They can go for days, and batteries for the back roads. 1000 hp motors and 100%torque at no rpm. It will be amazing, I hope to see it.

And this will help global warming and the environment in what way? :)

Yah. Most people we know don't buy EV's for enviromental reasons. Kind of a myth out there among non EV drivers. Most of us drive them because we like the driving experience. Too each his own.

The subsidy is no myth. How does it help a working stiff who cant even afford one?

Yah I get that. But 30,000 (no subsidy) bucks is not that bad and gets you a few choices if you are okay with 150 miles range. Heck ours is older and only has around 110 miles but fills 100 percent of our needs. Everyone is different of course and everyone has different needs. Get something used for half that. I don't know what kind of subsidies your country or state has. It may be cheaper than that. Who knows. Not up on subsidies. If you need longer range you will be north of 35000 bucks (assuming no subsidies). But 35,000 to 40,000 will get you around 240 miles of range. That would be a Tesla model 3 or a Chevy bolt. If you need north of 330 miles you are looking at about 45000 (before subsidies if applicable) for a long range model 3 Tesla. VERY nice car though. Little pricey for me as well. Whatever you get make sure it has fast charge . If it is a Tesla that is standard but not a chevy bolt. You might have to wait a year or so for a Model 3 as there are reservations for the next 400,000 or so. Bolt is nice but small...and in my opinion not very refined. We love the Leaf but I think you are in Arizona and some earlier Leafs have had a hard time with hot climates.