They sell us the electric car as the ultimate solution to save on fuel, but history repeats itself. With diesel and gasoline cars, they promised the same, and then came skyrocketing annual taxes, tolls, fines, and driving restrictions. The citizen once again ends up footing the bill for a change that doesn't really benefit them.
Batteries and obsolescence: the new planned business 🔋
An electric car has fewer moving parts, but its heart is the lithium-ion battery. Its lifespan is around 8-10 years, with a capacity loss that reduces range by 20-30%. Replacing it costs between 5,000 and 15,000 euros, almost the value of the vehicle. Furthermore, manufacturers design closed systems that hinder external repairs, ensuring visits to the official dealership.
The fine print of the smoke-free paradise 📜
Now it turns out that electric cars will also pay tolls, special circulation taxes, and in a few years, you might not be able to charge it at home because the power grid can't handle it. And if you think you're off the hook, wait until they invent zones free of old electric cars. In the end, there's always a new fee waiting at the traffic light of your wallet.