Bicycle doesn't carry a family of 4, or carry loads of dirt or pick up lumber or tow a trailer.
Also my e-bike needs more maintenance than my EV. Go figure.
Also my e-bike needs more maintenance than my EV. Go figure.
tow a trailer where? see above.
Pick up a load of dirt or lumber-- how did those materials get to the pick-up point?
And the road you are driving on, where did it come from?
Curious about your maintenance needs. I have a guy that comes out once a year for service and tunes it up for me. After 3 years, I replaced the chain. I've upgraded to hydraulic brakes by the same guy. Other than that, it's been smooth riding. Or are you saying your EV needs so little maintenance that even the low maintenance on a bike seem high?
I'm due for a cabin air filter change in another couple years.
So yes the bike is costing me more in maintenance! It is hard to compete with 0.
But speaking purely in terms of maintenance, costs are nearly 0.
Assuming I don't but a pot hole, the tires will last me 7-8 years at minimum (I drive a bit under 3000 miles a year).
Brakes are barely used with an EV.
Insurance + tabs is my largest cost.
I bought my EV cash a few years back when prices were super low thanks to hertz offloading their fleet.
Why are you carrying them? They should be self-reliant too.