And let’s not forget all the “professionally” built cars with lithium fires and explosions. The pros fuck up just as much as the hobbies, possibly more often.
Yeah, I’m debating getting a Chevy Bolt, but I’m a bit worried about them catching on fire.
I’d be a lot more comfortable buying from a local retrofit org, because they have a lot more to lose if things go sideways. Most of the issues are from shoddy work, meaning underpaid workers who don’t care enough to do a good job soldering leads or whatever. A local shop that needs sales in order to eat will care a lot more about making sure the battery packs and whatnot are high quality.
And all of the petro cars accidents caused by failing vehicles, which is what these are replacing.
I mean I’m sure 98% of these people would take a new car for the same price and maintenance schedule (not a subscription to a car…). I mean I would, despite also being a big fan of DIY and self reliance. That said they aren’t, so instead this option makes sense for people like us.
And let’s not forget all the “professionally” built cars with lithium fires and explosions. The pros fuck up just as much as the hobbies, possibly more often.
Yeah, I’m debating getting a Chevy Bolt, but I’m a bit worried about them catching on fire.
I’d be a lot more comfortable buying from a local retrofit org, because they have a lot more to lose if things go sideways. Most of the issues are from shoddy work, meaning underpaid workers who don’t care enough to do a good job soldering leads or whatever. A local shop that needs sales in order to eat will care a lot more about making sure the battery packs and whatnot are high quality.
And all of the petro cars accidents caused by failing vehicles, which is what these are replacing.
I mean I’m sure 98% of these people would take a new car for the same price and maintenance schedule (not a subscription to a car…). I mean I would, despite also being a big fan of DIY and self reliance. That said they aren’t, so instead this option makes sense for people like us.