SteveW wrote:
On 08/09/2012 07:15, harry wrote:
On Sep 7, 6:45 pm, Andy Cap wrote:
On 07/09/12 18:40, harryagain wrote:

Drove an electric car today.
Uncanny experience but good.
http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/imiev/technology.aspx

... and the batteries last how long and cost what to replace?

Andy C


Range is 83 miles. Batteries guaranteed for 5-10 years (Dependingon
how you treat them.). Replacement cost around £4,000

Within the 5-10 year period, the value of the average family car falls
to £4,000, who would want to spend an amount equal to the entire value
of an 'old' car to keep it on the road, when they are fed up of it and
it's beginning to look a little worn around the edges?

Battery technology is improving greatly. There is also the combined
battery/supercapacitor. You could have a 10 year old car and slap in a new
battery set and it is transformed.