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MaineBlueBear

(239 posts)

8. Consider it a drive-like-a-jerk tax

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 03:15 PM

Aug 18

Multiple things to consider, but with more HP the driver may be more inclined to use it which results in more aggressive driving. The other element I would consider is the effect on tires.

All-electric vehicles are inherently heavier due to the weight of the battery and exert more torq on the tires and wear them out quicker. A person that pays for this upgrade will go through tires even more quickly.

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VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power (United Kingdom) [View all] Eugene Aug 18 OP

649 for a lifetime subscription MichMan Aug 18 #1

Another way for corporations to bleed us dry CanonRay Aug 18 #2

It's optional MichMan Aug 18 #6

The enshittification of horsepower. Brilliant. n/t flvegan Aug 18 #3

Subscriptions OC375 Aug 18 #4

And more and more services require Auto-Pay, as well. Goodbye paper bills and permanent records. eppur_se_muova Aug 18 #5

WTF? What's next, lease the steering wheel? Auggie Aug 18 #7

Consider it a drive-like-a-jerk tax MaineBlueBear Aug 18 #8

You have to wonder about your insurance. Old Crank Aug 18 #9

Download OC375 Aug 18 #10