Vlad Kovalenko + 115 VK January 3, 2018 U.S. drivers lease almost 80 percent of battery electric vehicles and 55 percent of plug-in hybrids. They choose to lease instead of buying these cars. Why is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnAtronis + 78 JA January 3, 2018 expensive maintenance maybe? Also, I am not convinced all those shop would know how to fix those cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna + 68 JT January 3, 2018 Tuffy Car Center near me surely can't Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna + 68 JT January 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, JohnAtronis said: expensive maintenance maybe? Also, I am not convinced all those shop would know how to fix those cars It goes along with the general leasing trend in the U.S. right now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meanwhile + 49 PT January 3, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Joanna said: It goes along with the general leasing trend in the U.S. right now maybe , but in Europe not so much. For instance, people in Norway are buying rather than leasing. Mostly due the help of Norway’s generous subsidies and other benefits for people who go electric, since its parliament hopes to phase out the sales of gas cars by 2025. Do we have any in US? Edited January 3, 2018 by Meanwhile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna + 68 JT January 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Meanwhile said: maybe , but in Europe not so much. For instance, people in Norway are buying rather than leasing. Mostly due the help of Norway’s generous subsidies and other benefits for people who go electric, since its parliament hopes to phase out the sales of gas cars by 2025. Do we have any in US? we do, but I guess it is not enough for ordinary truck lover. Buyers of plug-in hybrids and electric cars benefit from a tax credit of $2,500 to $7,500, depending on the size of the battery in the car. On the low end of the spectrum, cars with 4 kWh battery packs will qualify for a $2,500 tax credit. The credit maxes out at $7,500 for cars with a 16 kWh battery pack, like the Chevy Volt. The credits were provided as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, otherwise known as the “stimulus bill.” That is Federal incentive and then every state offers different range of own benefits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnAtronis + 78 JA January 3, 2018 You can find all info here. You can see how is different from state to state https://pluginamerica.org/why-go-plug-in/state-federal-incentives/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selva + 252 SP January 3, 2018 I think it's about public policy to spur EVs adoption and still meager demand for these vehicles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Varga + 123 AV January 3, 2018 It's like with cell phones, buyers just want to keep it up with new models and change constantly their "obsolete" models. And it's much easier with leasing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TraderTate + 186 TS January 3, 2018 Definitely better to lease ... when you lease, as someone said, you just trade in for the newer model and don't have to bother with maintenance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad Kovalenko + 115 VK January 3, 2018 I think it's better to buy than to lease if you want to save your money. And isn't better to own something you are paying for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selva + 252 SP January 3, 2018 With lease, this restriction is always an issue because you are paying a penalty at the end of your lease if you go over your mileage allotment. And if you buy an EV, you can drive it without any mileage restrictions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites