We have bought an electric car!

[mike]

A decent new EV is twice the price of a new petrol vehicle so inherently more to lose on depreciation.

Another inaccurate generalisation.
A new Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Range Rover, Porsche, etc, etc, etc, twice the price (and more) of our mid price range (decent) ev so inherently more to lose.
People can spend as much or as little as they personally wish on a vehicle, so this depreciation nonsense is irrelevant and frankly exactly the epitome of the “hate” I spoke about in my original post folks.

Have a cup of tea. My post was balanced with saying whatever way you go it will cost you money.

Whose talking Porsches lol talking about average kiwi motoring with a 30K new petrol car Vs a 60K Tesla.
What's the real rub here ? Are you starting to think you made a bad choice or something with getting so hot under the collar, overly sensitive. If you are happy with your choice why care what others think ? Word of advice, you will get nowhere on forums with your opening line. Debate.

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Is that why you typed out two lengthy posts

Put three teaspoons of sugar in your cup of tea as you need sweetening up.
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