See Things I Wish I’d Known Before Buying an EV by Christopher Mims. Excerpts:
"Mechanics must be certified to work safely around that high-voltage battery, and must have the know-how to deal with the complexity of these new computers on wheels"
"A typical car takes about five years to fall to 50% of its original value, but recently the value of some EVs had fallen 50% within two years."
"One reason for the rapid depreciation of my 2024 Ioniq 5 is that in October, Hyundai slashed the price of the 2025 and 2026 models by around $9,000"
"there’s a glut of affordable used EVs"
"if you use a home charger along with a standard extension cord that isn’t designed to carry all those amps, you can overheat your outlet"
"If you visit friends who aren’t EV owners, you’re rolling the dice on whether their home’s electrical system can charge your vehicle, even if you bring your own charger"
"some exotic fluids like battery coolant need to be monitored on an EV, and if you have a lead foot, you might burn through tires faster"
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