I’m a mechanic with 55 years experience… here’s why electric cars are a scam – they’re too expensive
A MECHANIC has warned people not to purchase electric cars to save cash on fuel as he claims they actually cost you more in the long run.
Scotty Kilmer, who boasts a whopping 55 years of experience, wants to bust the myths that the ecological vehicles are cheaper to run.
The renowned motors whizz has acquired nearly six million subscribers on YouTube by sharing his nuggets of car knowledge.
His trusting audience often turns to him for advice on their vehicles and he also dishes out handy tips and tricks for drivers.
In his latest video, Scotty shared his opinion of electric cars and explained why they are a bad investment for motorists.
The clip, titled ‘Proof Electric Cars are a Scam’, has proved a hit with his viewers who were considering making the switch from fuel.
Although many people presume electric vehicles (EVs) are more economical, the mechanic says they are extremely expensive.
Scotty explained that “there are no rules” that charging companies have to abide by in terms of price, so they can vastly hike fees.
He said: “Electric vehicles are now costlier to charge than gasoline cars in many locations.
“I’m busting the myth that it’s cheap to charge your electric car. There are no rules, people selling electricity could charge whatever they want.
“As people start buying more electric cars, the people selling them electricity will start raising their rates, just like I said.
“In some areas, instead of charging you by the kWh – which would be fair – they are charging by the minute you’re plugged into the machine.
“You might think well does that make a difference? Well, I’ll tell you right now that makes a big difference.”
The car expert said that so-called “fast” chargers don’t actually have a great speed when a crowd of EV owners are using them at once.
As a result, it will take longer for your battery power to increase and therefore cost you more cash.
Scotty continued: “When you plug a plug into an electric car, your electric car has to talk to the charging machine to see what shape is it in, if the battery too hot or too cold.
“For example, if your battery is too cold, it has to be warmed up first.
“So when you plug it into the charger, it spends the first 20 minutes just warming up the battery.
“Instead of charging in 40 minutes, it might take 60 minutes. You are paying by the minute!
“Not by the kWh you’re using and you’re going to get a big bill.”
He believes that charging firms will raise their prices in areas where there aren’t a range of stations for people to choose from.
The American social media star said the charging fees will only increase as more people buy electric vehicles.
“Imagine what’s going to happen if there are millions of them,” he warned. “If there is more demand, they raise the price.”
He explained Amercans can pay around $9.78 for each 100 miles of gasoline, but it costs $12.55 to charge up your electric car at home to go the same distance.
Scotty said people are forking out $16 for every 100 miles when getting some juice in their EV with a fast charger.
He added: “You think, ‘well I paid so much for the electric car, I’ll save it in money.’
“No you won’t – you’re paying actually more! So let’s start dispelling these myths about how it’s going to save you money. It’s only going to cost people more.”
We previously told how Scotty revealed how motorists can save hundreds of pounds when running the air con in their cars.
He has also recommended five cars to buy for less than £4,000 each – including Toyota Corollas and Camrys and Honda Accords and Civics.
The mechanic has also recommended five cars to buy for less than £4,000 each – including Toyota Corollas and Camrys and Honda Accords and Civics.
And he urged drivers to carry out a crucial check on a key component of their car’s engine to avoid having to pay hundreds of pounds for a new one.