{"id":412220,"date":"2022-03-04T22:05:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T19:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/you-dont-really-ever-own-an-ev-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-03-04T22:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T19:05:50","slug":"you-dont-really-ever-own-an-ev-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-dont-really-ever-own-an-ev-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#You Don\u2019t Really Ever Own an EV \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2884d43c0dd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2884d43c0dd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-dont-really-ever-own-an-ev-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CYou_Dont_Really_Ever_Own_an_EV_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;You Don\u2019t Really Ever Own an EV \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-dont-really-ever-own-an-ev-review-geek\/#Repairability_and_Maintenance\" >Repairability and Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-dont-really-ever-own-an-ev-review-geek\/#Upgrades_or_Downgrades\" >Upgrades or Downgrades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-dont-really-ever-own-an-ev-review-geek\/#What_If_Updates_Stop\" >What If Updates Stop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-dont-really-ever-own-an-ev-review-geek\/#In_The_Future\" >In The Future<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CYou_Dont_Really_Ever_Own_an_EV_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;You Don\u2019t Really Ever Own an EV \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-111439 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/96b82167.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/96b82167.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/96b82167.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Electric vehicle charging by a wall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/power-supply-connect-electric-vehicle-charge-1082414501\" data-credittext=\"Buffaloboy\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/power-supply-connect-electric-vehicle-charge-1082414501\">Buffaloboy\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Buying an electric vehicle is a lot like buying a sub<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ion to a car.\u00a0Almost no one can work on them except the\u00a0manufacturer, features get locked behind in-app purchases or software updates, and those features can get <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/2\/6\/21127243\/tesla-model-s-autopilot-disabled-remotely-used-car-update\">disabled at the flip of a switch<\/a>.\u00a0If carmakers can dictate how you use your car, do you really even own it?<\/p>\n<p>Now, I know this is a hot take and will certainly ruffle some feathers, but it\u2019s an honest question. It\u2019s not just Tesla, either, as every major auto manufacturer is working on or releasing their own EVs. As vehicles get more advanced, this problem will only continue. There\u2019s a difference between having and owning an EV, and I\u2019m not sure which is better.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repairability_and_Maintenance\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Repairability and Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-111440\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4f1be97e.jpg\" alt=\"Mechanic repairing an EV battery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/charging-batteries-elecric-motor-disassembling-battery-739515940\">Roman Zaiets\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Until the late 1980s, a cable on the engine throttle connected directly to the accelerator pedal, giving drivers total control of their engine speed and power. Throttle problems were quick, easy to diagnose, and, more importantly, fixed at home without paying\u00a0exorbitant mechanic prices.<\/p>\n<p>Cars now use an ETC (electronic throttle control) managed by a computer, as is just about everything else on engines these days. Naturally, this makes vehicles more difficult to repair, not to mention the glaring \u201cright to repair\u201d issue growing by the day when everything runs on a chip.<\/p>\n<p>All repairability issues are only getting worse with EVs, making it almost impossible for the average Joe to do anything on a vehicle. If you can\u2019t easily make changes, upgrades, or repairs, it\u2019s almost as if you\u2019re only leasing the car.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve upgraded all the suspension in my 2011 Toyota truck, added a locking differential, done all my maintenance, changed the sparkplugs twice, and much more. I\u2019ve upgraded the radio as technology has improved to have fullscreen navigation, a backup camera, Android Auto and CarPlay support, Netflix, Google Maps, etc. Making these changes is all but impossible for the average person on an EV, especially when the main touchscreen controls every aspect of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>As technology in our cars continues to advance, repairability and maintenance are becoming a real issue. Just ask any old-school mechanic or even a Tesla owner.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrades_or_Downgrades\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Upgrades or Downgrades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-106154 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/af32e0d7.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla software update blind spot\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/teslamotors\/comments\/rl21jd\/tesla_20214425\/\" data-credittext=\"Reddit\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/teslamotors\/comments\/rl21jd\/tesla_20214425\/\">Reddit<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These days cars are like a smartphone or computer, constantly getting software and security updates, new features, and occasionally they\u2019ll <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2022\/02\/10\/tesla-disable-boombox-when-drive-nhtsa-safety-risk\/\">even lose features<\/a>. Furthermore, those fancy features aren\u2019t available to everyone who \u201cbuys\u201d the car. Instead, you\u2019ll have to buy in-app purchases to unlock those features.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Toyota recently announced that users would have to pay a monthly subscription fee for remote start and keyless entry features. After widespread outrage, it reversed course and changed its mind. Essentially, you\u2019re not buying a new truck to enjoy all of its features as an owner. You\u2019re buying a new vehicle then paying a monthly subscription to use them.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that this problem isn\u2019t a one-way street, and there are some benefits, although not everyone will see it that way. Remember when Tesla remotely \u201cupgraded\u201d vehicles during the California wildfires to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/tesla-range-upgrade-ca-wildfires-elon-musk\/\">give owners more mileage<\/a> out of the battery to get to safety?<\/p>\n<p>Is that Tesla being nice, or a prime example that you don\u2019t own the entire EV you bought. The battery packs inside the car can go further, but Tesla limits driving range through software then sell the vehicle at a lower price. And while all automobiles come in different trim levels, that\u2019s a lot different than choosing a car with or without power windows. It\u2019s not a physical difference. It\u2019s a software change that\u2019s one button click or an upgrade fee away.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, someone bought a used Tesla advertised with autopilot and full self-driving features, which at the time cost $8,000 for the previous owner to unlock and enjoy. Unfortunately, the new owner didn\u2019t get those features, as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/2\/6\/21127243\/tesla-model-s-autopilot-disabled-remotely-used-car-update\">Tesla disabled them<\/a> once it changed hands. Normal cars have features built-in and require a\u00a0technician or mechanic to access the car to remove them physically. That\u2019s not the case anymore, and it raises questions.<\/p>\n<p>Tesla keeps getting mentioned as the biggest EV brand right now, but expect other manufacturers to follow suit.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_Updates_Stop\"><\/span>What If Updates Stop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What happens when your fancy electric vehicle stops getting software updates. Phones only have a certain lifespan until manufacturers stop supporting them, and eventually, cars could be in the same boat.<\/p>\n<p>That could be similar to what we\u2019re seeing now, where 3G networks are shutting down and cars can no longer get updates, real-time navigation, and losing features.<\/p>\n<p>Tesla owners have to spend $200 to upgrade 2015 and older vehicles to 4G or 5G services, some cars can\u2019t be upgraded at all, and select Honda\u2019s costs upwards of $900 to get car internet back. Yikes.<\/p>\n<p>Or, it could be something worse if an automaker goes out of business. What would happen if Tesla or Rivian filed for bankruptcy and closed up shop? Obviously, you could still charge the battery and drive around daily, but that could cause significant changes to resale value, security, safety, upgradability, and more. New EV brands are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/111353\/rivian-backtracks-on-price-increases-but-its-not-all-good-news\/\">financially unsound, so that\u2019s a real possibility.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_The_Future\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">In The Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105237\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a969aaab.png\" alt=\"A man driving while playing with his stereo instead of watching the road. It's hands-free, baby!\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/media.daimler.com\/marsMediaSite\/en\/instance\/ko.xhtml?\">Mercedes-Benz<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Honestly, electric vehicles are the future, whether you want them to be or not. That\u2019s especially true when it comes to autonomous driving, which could eventually make all the points mentioned above completely moot.<\/p>\n<p>If we\u2019re thinking big picture, like the really big picture, I imagine a world where no one owns vehicles anymore. Instead, people everywhere pay a monthly or yearly subscription to access an autonomous vehicle. There\u2019s no need to get all passionate about the car you own when you don\u2019t actually drive it.<\/p>\n<p>Your smart EV will pick you up at a moment\u2019s notice and drop you off wherever you want to go. There\u2019s no worrying about gas, charging, new tires, maintenance, parking, theft, or anything else. It drops you off, then goes on to the next person. After work, another car will be ready and waiting to take you home.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not to that point yet, but it\u2019s coming one day. 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