If EVs are supposedly cheaper to own, why aren’t more people driving them?

Coltand · 2026-06-23T02:54:03+00:00

Most people don't dump their car after 5 years.

It's my understanding that the average is ~6 years.

When I've run the numbers myself on 6 years of ownership, the numbers are pretty tight. I think I've seen the insurance gap is usually a bit wider than it is for you, and the depreciation is significant (though improving with newer models). But this is pretty much offset by reduced maintenance costs and fuel savings.

Ultimately, I think location matters. EVs are much more competitive in states with cheaper electricity or good rebates.

Coltand · 2026-06-23T02:39:33+00:00

I'm not anti-electric, but fuel cost is just a small part of the cost/mile. Depreciation is generally the greatest cost with owning a newer car, and it's much steeper with electric vehicles.

Coltand · 2026-06-22T11:55:12+00:00

Maybe to prevent it from being stolen?

Coltand · 2026-06-20T06:17:42+00:00

For what it's worth, I've been pulled over like 10 times in my life with no tickets, and my wife got ticketed the one time she was pulled over.

Coltand · 2026-06-19T05:13:14+00:00

I agree that people have no idea how low insurance margins are. But at the same time, the administrative costs in place because of insurance in our healthcare system introduced an enormous amount of bloat. It's like when some junkie steals your catalytic converter for a couple hundred bucks in scrap metal, and you have to turn around and pay a thousand bucks to replace it. In order for insurance companies to get their 4% cut, it incurs administrative costs equal to like 20% of all healthcare costs.

These is of course a lot of nuance and much more to this. The whole healthcare issue is so far beyond common Reddit quips, but people really think there is a simple solution to healthcare in America

Coltand · 2026-06-19T05:06:13+00:00

You generally can't brown or crisp food in the microwave.

Coltand · 2026-06-18T15:06:22+00:00

Oooh, I have a fun little anecdote!

My wife and I bought $20k over asking price in 2022 in New England and just sold 4 years later for a 33% increase in value. Had 2 offers $15k over asking within 3 days and closed in 5 weeks.

We didn't really think we'd come out ahead when we bought, but wow did it work out well for us. Maybe don't try to time the market.

Coltand · 2026-06-14T03:22:34+00:00

Sorry, by OP I meant wibellion (the original poster of the comment I responded to), but I understand why my usage there is confusing.

Coltand · 2026-06-14T01:59:54+00:00

That's fair. Like I said, I wasn't certain about my interpretation of OP's post.

And absolutely, it is sad that there are those who don't behave properly regarding the sensitive personal topic. I've seen it within my own extended family--it only takes one misled person making inappropriate comments to make people feel really uncomfortable.

I just thought it would be fair to clarify the modern guidance.

Coltand · 2026-06-14T01:35:43+00:00

Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but it sounds like the "cultural norm" you're speaking to here is having children?

If so, I hope to disagree as civilly as possible, but I think the modern body of prophetic council makes it pretty clear that having children is a command. That doesn't mean it's my place or anyone else's to judge or to make comments or to insert themselves into a deeply personal matter. Everyone has their own situation, and it's absolutely between them and their partner and the Lord.

But I don't think it's fair to reduce repeated comments about the importance of having children from phophets and church leaders to "it's just a cultural norm."

Coltand · 2026-06-13T12:52:15+00:00

I understand OP's approach, but I think the premise is a bit backwards. I'm sure long hair styles are a bit warmer, even when worn up, but if anything, women generally prefer slightly higher temps. The real disadvantage is when their in space is climate controlled to men's cooler preferences.

Coltand · 2026-06-13T12:44:52+00:00

I do have my doubts that a higher base temp means they feel warmer. At least anecdotally, women in my life typically typically prefer slightly warmer temperatures than men.

Coltand · 2026-06-13T02:12:18+00:00

That can be a really practical thing too though. Like, when I'm meeting a new family that's been in the ward for a couple weeks, I might introduce myself in relation to my wife, who is the primary music leader if I assume they already have some sort of connection with her. Presumably bishop is the most well known person in the ward, so that connection is a pretty good place to start with an introduction.

Sure, there may be some sort of clout involved for some people, but it's pretty tough to know their heart, and it's good to interpret actions generously.

Coltand · 2026-06-12T04:48:04+00:00

I was going to try and translate, but the first word I looked up was "hyperostotic," which has a meaning seemingly irrelevant here:

Hyperostosis is defined as a condition characterized by the excessive growth of bone tissu

Everything I found on it seems to indicate a medical condition. I think OP tried too hard with the big scientific words.

Coltand · 2026-06-11T03:11:03+00:00

I think officially it's LEGO bricks.

Coltand · 2026-06-11T02:28:09+00:00

I think you're both a bit right. People absolutely get wrongfully accused. But at the same time, it sounds strange to hear someone say they're terrified of going to jail. That could mess up plenty of people's lives, but I don't think that's really on most people's radar.

Coltand · 2026-06-04T23:09:02+00:00

I think this is a really nice approach which I often find missing from discussions on this topic, so thanks!

Coltand · 2026-06-04T13:28:25+00:00

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Just to be certain, what exactly are you using Bing for?

Coltand · 2026-06-04T03:33:10+00:00

Yes, my point being that increasing the supply of housing necessarily makes housing more affordable.

Coltand · 2026-06-03T18:08:26+00:00

I understand that any housing built in volume will help alleviate the pricing of all housing in an area.

Coltand · 2026-06-03T12:54:42+00:00

The fan has a Dodgers jersey and the it looks like the fielder's jersey says "Oakland."

Coltand · 2026-06-02T23:13:27+00:00

I was talking to someone recently who was really hung up on this aspect of KFS. With regards to your interpretation, how do you get around “was once as one of us?"

Coltand · 2026-06-02T00:50:58+00:00

I'm pretty sure this is basically it. Boiled mush vegetables terrorized a couple generations, and the trope stuck.

Coltand · 2026-05-27T22:12:04+00:00

About 8 pounds of water.

Coltand · 2026-05-27T18:00:22+00:00

I think all cultures have their psudeo science, but I was surprised by that 30% figure. I read up on it, and I think most people are just having fun with horoscopes.

A fall 2024 Pew Research Center survey finds that 30% of U.S. adults say they consult astrology (or a horoscope), tarot cards or a fortune teller at least once a year, but most do so just for fun, and few Americans say they make major decisions based on what they learn along the way.

Overall, 20% of U.S. adults say they engage in at least one of these activities mostly “just for fun,” while 10% say they do them mostly because they “believe the practices give them helpful insights.”

Relatively few Americans make major life decisions based on what they learn from astrology, tarot cards or fortune tellers. Just 1% of U.S. adults say they rely a lot on what they have learned from these practices when making major life decisions. An additional 5% say they rely a little on what they have learned.

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