Speaker 1: Explain in 5 words or less why you should buy an EV. Speaker 2: Cleaner, smoother commutes and lower costs. Speaker 3: Wow. Spot on. Speaker 1: But again, six words. Ah, Speaker 3: Today we’re going to come face-to-face with Google’s Gemini AI chatbot. When you ask if it’s the right time to buy an electric car, I wonder if electric cars can find a gap in my knowledge, or maybe I can find a gap in electric cars I would like to know if, Speaker 3: [00:00:30] I would group my answers into five buckets. The first one reaches the range. This is still my answer to the most common question I get when people ask me about EVs. Folks, I, most of us, drive less than we think we do. These 300-mile, 400-mile EVs are an edge use case. Most of us drive dozens of miles a day. Then there’s cost. The second question I get right after the range is; [00:01:00] People think of EVs as premium and expensive cars. This was the case not too long ago, and it may still be the case depending on the car you buy. But we’re at what’s called a TCO tipping point, or a total cost of ownership tipping point. This means that EVs are often cheaper when considering the total cost of owning and using a car over a period of time. Now move on to some soft stuff. Speaker 3: What is your motivation? Why do you want an electric car? No one needs to have one. Next, you need to decide if there’s an EV you really like.There are many other gasoline engine cars. [00:01:30] than there are electric cars. So far, things will change, but for now, we may have to wait a few more years for more options. Finally, there is also the fear of epidemics. Some believe that EVs, like 3D TVs on wheels, are here today and gone tomorrow. You’ll look back on it someday and laugh. I personally wouldn’t buy it, but if you have serious concerns about getting into a technology that doesn’t have long legs, you might want to wait a little longer.Well, let’s see what Gemini has to say [00:02:00] This big question is given voice by 11 AI and voice generation labs. Of course, we will show you the actual words of Gemini’s response. And everything is represented by this sphere. Now that I’ve come up with it, at least I can see who looks better. And if the answer is really shaky or better than my answer, I’m going to press the button and call it out. Speaker 2: February 2024 is an attractive time to consider EVs, but it may not necessarily be a complete success.Advantages, price [00:02:30] Drop new and used items. EVs are seeing discounts and price drops. The increased federal tax credit incentive remains in place, and some dealers are offering additional deals. Speaker 3: Well, there’s a bit of a mashup going on. Yes, we talk about pricing, but I don’t think we hear enough about depreciation. This is on the flip side of the fact that prices are falling, but residual values are also falling. That can be a liability to you, the buyer. Lower prices are a good thing, but you should consider both. [00:03:00] Sophisticated car buyers do it all the time. Too many people don’t make that mistake. Speaker 2: We have more choices. More models and body styles available than ever before. Charging, expanding. Public charging networks are becoming denser. Speaker 3: Well, I have to say I kind of lost on that point. Public charging infrastructure. I think I’m overemphasizing it. If you don’t have a charger at home or your employer doesn’t have one regularly available, you may want to wait a few years until a public charger becomes available. [00:03:30] To improve infrastructure. This means there will be more charging locations than there are today, and more charging locations will be functional at all times. We often hear from EV owners about broken charging points. Speaker 2: The disadvantages still remain, with most EVs having a higher initial cost than their gas-powered counterparts. Speaker 3: Okay? I don’t know if they are more expensive or more expensive, certainly they could be more expensive from a MSRP standpoint, but I think Gemini is missing the big picture. Masu. We talked about total cost of ownership.you [00:04:00] More factors need to be considered before deciding whether an EV is expensive or not. Because we are talking not only about the cost of purchasing a car, but also about the cost of operating it. That is the final line of the budget. Speaker 2: Convenience of charging, home charging is ideal, but not everyone has it. I’m worried about the range. Depending on the scope of use, limitations may be an issue. Ultimately, it depends on your budget, driving habits, and access to charging. Do your research beforehand and carefully weigh the pros and cons. [00:04:30] to make a decision. Understood? Speaker 3: All that’s missing is your motivation. People buy electric cars for a variety of reasons. Are you an eco warrior? Are you looking to travel as cheaply as possible and want to save a lot of money and spend it on a man? This is a different consideration than someone who simply wants to be technologically advanced and innovative. Or do you love the performance of these? They have incredible torque and are almost silent. These are completely different profiles of his EV buyers.At this point you might want to check either [00:05:00] Or two, or all. Speaker 1: Describe the state of electric vehicles today in 5 words or less. Speaker 3: The future is coming unevenly. Speaker 2: It’s exciting and growing, but still maturing. Speaker 1: Please explain the future prospects for electric vehicles. Speaker 3: TCO will determine the outcome. Speaker 2: Green has the upper hand, but the power grid is an issue. Speaker 3: That’s six words, not five. I think this is a coup for HAI, but it’s not really the answer.Speaker 1: Why should you buy an EV Speaker 3: That’s [00:05:30] A killer performance environment at a lower cost, Speaker 2: Cleaner, smoother commute, lower costs? Speaker 3: Wow, I think I’ll rehearse this, but again, six words, isn’t this a smart thing to do? No? Speaker 1: Why shouldn’t you buy an EV? Speaker 3: You live in the wilderness Speaker 2: Limited range, heavy charging weight, and a hefty price tag . Speaker 3: Well, this is a quick explanation in seven words. Speaker 1: In a nutshell, Speaker 3: What is the biggest challenge facing EVs? Do you like all the technology? Mature Speaker 2: Cost.Speaker 3: Yes, it was rounded. [00:06:00] Maturing. Speaker 1: What’s the best thing about electric cars in one word? Speaker 3: Inevitability. Speaker 2: Momentum, Speaker 3: Same thing. Understood. Finally, as everyone knows, I think we’ve seen that AI is very good at giving us answers, but experts point out another thing to keep in mind: Masu. AI is also good at generating questions. Let’s bring in the machines that we’ve been using to run Gemini here and ask you what you should have asked about today’s big questions. [00:06:30] Let’s take a look. What are the three important questions to ask before buying an EV right now? Pretty good. If you asked me to name just three questions I should ask when buying an EV right now, I would be able to answer them. Is charging convenient and affordable? Of course, that also leads to important questions. Does the range realistically meet my needs? Yes.know your true self [00:07:00] However, it is necessary. This falls into the keyword of not realistically 300 miles a day. This is where the golden term total cost of ownership comes into play. How many times did you beat that drum? And that very word applies here. In short, AI is very good at giving us answers, not just information. This is an important difference from how most of us experience search. Then use it to ask questions, not just answers. This is a completely new way of thinking, and I hope you can see how powerful it is. [00:07:30] And third, all AI chatbot results, like EVs, are still pretty green, so take them with a grain of salt until further notice.
