In the UK, our government has in recent times eschewed the internal combustion in favour of electric vehicles. Zero company car tax on EVs from April will no doubt fuel a boom in EV sales, as salespeople and executives seek to minimise their tax bill and therefore car running costs.
I admit to lusting after an EV. Whether it’s the Greta effect or my conscience, I, like MMM himself, feel an EV - whether it be in the form of a Nissan Leaf, or even a flash Tesla - is the future. My current wheels are not at all climate friendly. I have been - maybe still am, really - a bit of a petrol head, and went made a few short years ago by buying a 3 litre diesel estate car, and an expensive German variety at that. I have since both enjoyed my time in Burt (yes, named) and cringed every time it needs a service - having discovered that an extra two cylinders and an expensive German badge really does ratchet up the cost of maintenance - in equal measure.
Burt is practical, reliable, and has taken me over 70,000 miles over the last 3+ years.
Why is this post in the ‘share your badassity’ thread?
Because I will NOT commit to spending money on an EV, until Burt is no longer fit for purpose. The cost of maintenance, however eye-watering, and the cost of fuel (I usually manage 42+ mpg), is lower than buying a new car. And I am so close (1-2 years) to achieving my FI goal, that a little bit of hesitation here will go a long way, for me personally.
I don’t use Burt for short journeys around town. We, as a family (including teenagers), walk. Or cycle. I use Burt for fewer work journeys, taking the train where possible, or working from home. So my mileage should reduce.
And I really enjoy stories about other vehicles that have become part of the family, some with starship mileage.
This is a small, and distinctively [Mustachian close to FI] win - but one I felt I wanted to share. And I’m not sure there are many people I know outside of this forum that would begin to understand this!
Thanks for reading.