EV general discussion

**Captain_Rightfoot** · 26th March 2026, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

I passionately hate the AI crap returned by google. But ..................................

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Yeah, sure. Your tesla will be fine.

Seriously, every car has its positives and negatives. Just hope you don't need to worry about it. I wouldn't be worried, if you damage it, it's a throw-away, the insurance company will throw it away allowing you to buy another (I'm actually being serious when I say that). At least that way you end up with a car to use rather than waiting for months on end for parts.

Mate.. You're really dissapointing me. You should know better.

If you plug into AI.

"how long is the wait for peugot parts if you crash"

ypical wait times for Peugeot parts after a crash are currently significant, with many owners reporting delays of
4 to 8 weeks, while complex repairs or parts coming from overseas can result in waits of 3 to 5 months or longer.

"how long is the wait for landrover parts if you crash"

Wait times for Land Rover parts after a crash are currently extensive, with many owners reporting delays of
3 to 6 months due to ongoing supply chain issues, warehouse transitions, and recent IT system outages.

"how long is the wait for toyota parts if you crash"

Wait times for Toyota parts after a crash typically range from
a few weeks to several months, with 8–12 weeks being common for major panels or sensors. While minor parts may arrive faster, shortages and shipping delays can extend repairs, with some repairs lasting over 4 months depending on part availability.

"how long is the wait for Renault parts if you crash"

Wait times for Renault parts after a crash can vary, ranging from
several weeks to over 3-6 months if parts are on backorder or require international shipping. While common parts may be stocked, major accident repairs often experience significant delays.

"how long is the wait for Jaguar parts if you crash"

Wait times for Jaguar parts after a crash can vary significantly, ranging from
a few weeks to several months, depending on part availability and international shipping. While minor parts may arrive quickly, extensive repairs involving body panels, sensors, or specialized components often face delays of 6 to 12 weeks or more, with some reported cases lasting up to 4–9 months in severe instances.

"how long is the wait for Ford parts if you crash"

Wait times for Ford parts after a crash typically range from
6 weeks to over 6 months, with average repair turnarounds sometimes stretching to 4.5 months. Specific parts like bumpers, crash bars, and radars often cause significant backorder delays, sometimes lasting up to 8 months.

**austastar** · 26th March 2026, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

I don't get it ....

Have a look at the stupid electric boat they built in tassie if you want a graphic demonstration on how battery electric is not really feasable when you scale it up. What use is a ferry that has a 30mile reliable range (doesn't that mean it can't even sail from Geelong to Melbourne .... just laughable).

Hi
A few facts on the silly ferry

Gemini - direct access to Google AI

Cheers

**DiscoDB** · 26th March 2026, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by austastar

Hi
A few facts on the silly ferry

Gemini - direct access to Google AI

Cheers

It is a really impressive ferry and great to see Australian manufacturing leading the way. Incat note that to make the same ferry using Diesel engines would weigh more and cost more to operate.

Incat have orders for 3 more to go to Denmark. Let’s hope the orders keep coming in as it’s good for Tasmania.

You would have to be a real EV hater to not see how good this can be. With ongoing improvements in battery technology we will see even longer ferry routes being able to go electric.

**RANDLOVER** · 26th March 2026, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoDB

It is a really impressive ferry and great to see Australian manufacturing leading the way. Incat note that to make the same ferry using Diesel engines would weigh more and cost more to operate.

Incat have orders for 3 more to go to Denmark. Let’s hope the orders keep coming in as it’s good for Tasmania.

You would have to be a real EV hater to not see how good this can be. With ongoing improvements in battery technology we will see even longer ferry routes being able to go electric.

Possibly double EV hater as in Electric Vehicle and Electric Vessel.

**DoubleChevron** · 27th March 2026, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Possibly double EV hater as in Electric Vehicle and Electric Vessel.

You guys can't be serious. Its the dumbest most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. a ferry with only a 30miile range. Its like having an EV with a 150meter range. What use is it? Not only that, the incredible infracture it needs just to move 30miles. The massive, mind boggling chargers it is going to require. Not only does this make it useless, it can never leave the location of the battery charger. Imagine having an electric car that can only be charged in one place in the entire world and can only move 150 meters from it. that is about the usefulness of this folly.

how long with the ridiculous massive battery pack on it last. I just pray like hell it never torches off, if it does,everyone on board that thing will die a fiery death.

just insanity

It isn't some amazing thing that is showing us what the future holds. Its demonstrating the absolute ridiculous stupidity of trying to use large scale batteries and how pathetically useless they are.
seeya
Shane L.

**austastar** · 27th March 2026, 08:28 AM

Hi,
A bit like that expensive bridge in Sydney, useless unless you only want to cross the Harbour.
Cheers

**DoubleChevron** · 27th March 2026, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by austastar

Hi,
A bit like that expensive bridge in Sydney, useless unless you only want to cross the Harbour.
Cheers

No, a better comparison the bridge is a proper ship. it s like having a row boat powered by humans (the electric ship) trying to paddle a raft loaded with cars across the water, saying "see it can be done", row boats is the future.

**350RRC** · 27th March 2026, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

................. The massive, mind boggling chargers it is going to require. ...................

just insanity

It isn't some amazing thing that is showing us what the future holds. It's demonstrating the absolute ridiculous stupidity of trying to use large scale batteries and how pathetically useless they are.
seeya
Shane L.

Oil rigs aren't small, neither are oil tankers or refineries, even end of chain 'chargers' (service stations) can be substantial.

All part of a chain where over 60 % of the original energy potential is lost as heat at the end.

DL

**vnx205** · 27th March 2026, 09:34 AM

I think that the people who hate EVs and plan to continue to drive their ICE vehicle forever are going about things the wrong way.

What they should be doing instead of criticising EVs is praising them. They should repeatedly post on social media that EVs are the greatest thing since sliced bread; that they are vastly superior to ICE vehicles and that driving one makes you irresistable to the opposite sex.

They should be encouraging everyone to get rid of their ICE vehicle and buy an EV.

Every time they persuade someone to convert, that reduces the number of ICE vehicles on the roads. Fewer ICE vehicles means less demand for petrol and diesel. Less demand means lower prices and less likelihood of fuel shortages.

Petrol/diesel lovers are shooting themselves in the foot by criticising EVs. They would serve their own interests better by convincing everyone else that they should buy an EV.

**NavyDiver** · 27th March 2026, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by vnx205

I think that the people who hate EVs and plan to continue to drive their ICE vehicle forever are going about things the wrong way.

What they should be doing instead of criticising EVs is praising them. They should repeatedly post on social media that EVs are the greatest thing since sliced bread; that they are vastly superior to ICE vehicles and that driving one makes you irresistable to the opposite sex.

They should be encouraging everyone to get rid of their ICE vehicle and buy an EV.

Every time they persuade someone to convert, that reduces the number of ICE vehicles on the roads. Fewer ICE vehicles means less demand for petrol and diesel. Less demand means lower prices and less likelihood of fuel shortages.

Petrol/diesel lovers are shooting themselves in the foot by criticising EVs. They would serve their own interests better by convincing everyone else that they should buy an EV.

No shooting in our feet required? "These days, however, a 26km (16.2 miles) drive from the Manila airport to the Quezon City Hall could be a 45-minute breeze, instead of the typical two hours, according to Google Maps. But it has nothing to do with the country’s transport experts magically solving the decades-old problem.
Since the United States and Israel launched their joint military operation against Iran almost a month ago, fuel prices have surged at a dizzying pace, suddenly emptying the streets of the Philippine capital of many vehicles – harking back to the COVID lockdown five years ago."

It's a game of Musical chairs with fuel at the moment.

On EV Boats- I am waiting and ready

Solid state or equivalent and better than 80km offshore and trawling required before I do it- Until then considering rowing or paddling option

A short fishing trip on Sunday will require petrol. Given the price of fish that few km in shore run will be fine

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