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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago

Americans continue to buy/lease giant trucks and SUVs whether they can afford them or not. EVs aren’t any more expensive than what the majority of Americans are currently purchasing.

In fact, people are taking out 80 month loans now, instead of buying something used and/or smaller and cheaper.

https://www.nerdwallet.com/auto-loans/learn/5-reasons-say-no-long-car-loans