Cheapies Value EVs in 2026 War Times

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  RockCartel on 05/08/2026 - 16:07

  Here's my cheapest cheapies recommendation.
  Most of the time, buying will cost more then keeping what you have now. Even if you factor in the operating costs.
  You say "possibly in the market", sounds like they don't need to replace the current solution.
  We all like new things, but that will cost more. I keep looking (because I also like new things). But can't justify the cost.
  So I say sit tight. It's what I'm doing.

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  nzsaver on 05/08/2026 - 16:11

  Their Euro car is falling apart. My Frugalist Frugalies lifestyle of the past has taught me that waiting for things to fail is a false economy.

  When things fail:

  1. Your existing item drops in value from hardly anything, to liability (costs you to get rid of it)

  2. If it’s an essential item like a car, or home appliance, you now have added pressure to replace it, meaning that it’s hard to time the purchase to coincide with a sale, or market timing etc.

  3. Their old car is so heavy on fuel consumption that it would likely be cost effective to replace with an EV, EVEN if a loan was involved (they won’t need a loan, and I’m not advocating for loans)

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  ace310 on 05/08/2026 - 16:23

  For new, you can have a full list here

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