• possiblylinux127@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    The two issues I have with current EVs is you can’t work on them and they don’t last as long as gas vehicles.

    I have a old suburu and it still runs fine

    • Corhen@lemmy.worldEnglish
      0·
      2 years ago

      Its also worth remembering there is a lot less maintenance to do on an EV. No oil to change, lubes to replace, belts that break…

      Besides the batteries, an EV car should last longer than a gas car.

      • Negromungusschlong@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        2 years ago

        They have the same components except the engine, but they weigh more and the batteries dont last as long as a well maintained engine. EV cars should not last as long.

        • glibg10b@lemmy.mlEnglish
          2·
          2 years ago

          They have the same components except the engine

          • Transmission (usually larger and more expensive than the engine)
          • Exhaust, muffler and catalytic converter
          • Gas tank, fuel pump, ignition coil(s), spark plugs and oil pump
          • Fucking belts
          • CV joints, differentials and transfer case (I think)
          • Vapor hose
        • hark@lemmy.worldEnglish
          0·
          2 years ago

          Gas-powered cars can be and will be (if they aren’t already) subject to just as much DRM. Modern gas-powered cars have plenty of computers to apply DRM to. The only reason EVs may have more DRM currently is because they were developed from a tech company perspective which has more experience in software to implement that DRM. Running off a battery instead of gas doesn’t make a car inherently more DRM-able.

        • Corhen@lemmy.worldEnglish
          01·
          2 years ago

          DRM… which makes you need to replace belts, and oil?

          I didn’t say they were easier to work on, just lower maintenance. On my gas car i need to change the oil ever 6 months. You dont need to do that with an EV.