Feb 4 2026, 06:44 PM, updated 2 months ago
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Anonymous Submission: I Really Regret Buying an EV
When I first bought it, I was the most excited person in the family.
Eco-friendly. Premium. Save on petrol. Future trend. No servicing needed. Government tax exemptions, and so on.
The salesman made it sound like if you didn't buy one, you were being left behind by the times.
In a moment of heat, I signed immediately. Cash buy.
I got the car in about 10 days. The delivery ceremony was great, too.
For the first few months, I truly felt I was very smart.
Not having to visit petrol stations felt amazing. Everyone was envious.
The electricity bill didn't seem expensive either.
Until reality slowly kicked in.
1. Range anxiety is not what you imagine
Every time the battery hits 30%, my mood changes.
Go to the mall to charge—full.
The App shows a vacancy—it's broken when you arrive.
Someone finishes charging but doesn't leave, hogging the spot.
Each charging session takes 1-2 hours; a total waste of time.
You stop wandering off on long distances spontaneously.
You start calculating if there's enough power to get home.
2. For those living in condos, it’s truly painful
I live in a condo.
The management hasn't installed chargers yet.
I can only charge outside.
And the electricity rates outside aren't cheap at all.
It's about the same as petrol. Especially now when it’s only RM1.99.
Sometimes I have to drive out specifically at midnight just to charge.
You start to miss the past: 5 minutes at a petrol station and you were done.
3. Depreciation is scarier than you think
I went to check the resale value.
The dealer said bluntly:
"EVs are hard to trade in; we only dare to take it at half price."
That was the moment I woke up:
This isn't saving money; this is locking your money dead inside a car.
Half price for a one-year-old car? I was speechless.
4. Problems? Wait for parts
I had a minor issue once.
Waiting for parts made me question my life.
It wasn't a matter of a day or two.
It was weeks.
Then you realize: this isn't a Myvi where you can get it fixed anywhere. The service center just tells you to wait...
5. New models keep coming out, making old ones obsolete
Every few months, there's a new model.
Longer range, faster charging, more features, better looks.
People always prefer the new over the old.
Your car instantly becomes "old tech."
You feel like it's being looked down upon everywhere.
Like those old "fish tank" CRT TVs from back in the day.
6. You stop daring to travel freely
In the past, I'd just "go" whenever I wanted.
Now, I first check: where is the charger?
Especially for outstation trips.
EVs aren't bad.
They just aren't suitable for everyone.
Especially if you:
Really, think it through.
I'm not telling you not to buy one.
I just hope you don't end up like me, regretting it only after buying.
Unless it's your second car / weekend car.
This isn't saving money.
This is just trading one problem for another
Ps: I bought it in cash, so it’s not that I can’t afford the loss. Don’t talk to me about "big picture" or "vision." I just feel like a total idiot.
When I first bought it, I was the most excited person in the family.
Eco-friendly. Premium. Save on petrol. Future trend. No servicing needed. Government tax exemptions, and so on.
The salesman made it sound like if you didn't buy one, you were being left behind by the times.
In a moment of heat, I signed immediately. Cash buy.
I got the car in about 10 days. The delivery ceremony was great, too.
For the first few months, I truly felt I was very smart.
Not having to visit petrol stations felt amazing. Everyone was envious.
The electricity bill didn't seem expensive either.
Until reality slowly kicked in.
1. Range anxiety is not what you imagine
Every time the battery hits 30%, my mood changes.
Go to the mall to charge—full.
The App shows a vacancy—it's broken when you arrive.
Someone finishes charging but doesn't leave, hogging the spot.
Each charging session takes 1-2 hours; a total waste of time.
You stop wandering off on long distances spontaneously.
You start calculating if there's enough power to get home.
2. For those living in condos, it’s truly painful
I live in a condo.
The management hasn't installed chargers yet.
I can only charge outside.
And the electricity rates outside aren't cheap at all.
It's about the same as petrol. Especially now when it’s only RM1.99.
Sometimes I have to drive out specifically at midnight just to charge.
You start to miss the past: 5 minutes at a petrol station and you were done.
3. Depreciation is scarier than you think
I went to check the resale value.
The dealer said bluntly:
"EVs are hard to trade in; we only dare to take it at half price."
That was the moment I woke up:
This isn't saving money; this is locking your money dead inside a car.
Half price for a one-year-old car? I was speechless.
4. Problems? Wait for parts
I had a minor issue once.
Waiting for parts made me question my life.
It wasn't a matter of a day or two.
It was weeks.
Then you realize: this isn't a Myvi where you can get it fixed anywhere. The service center just tells you to wait...
5. New models keep coming out, making old ones obsolete
Every few months, there's a new model.
Longer range, faster charging, more features, better looks.
People always prefer the new over the old.
Your car instantly becomes "old tech."
You feel like it's being looked down upon everywhere.
Like those old "fish tank" CRT TVs from back in the day.
6. You stop daring to travel freely
In the past, I'd just "go" whenever I wanted.
Now, I first check: where is the charger?
Especially for outstation trips.
EVs aren't bad.
They just aren't suitable for everyone.
Especially if you:
[]Live in a condo or apartment
[]Travel long distances frequently for sales
[]Don't have a fixed charging spot
[]Care about the resale value of the car
Really, think it through.
I'm not telling you not to buy one.
I just hope you don't end up like me, regretting it only after buying.
Unless it's your second car / weekend car.
This isn't saving money.
This is just trading one problem for another
Ps: I bought it in cash, so it’s not that I can’t afford the loss. Don’t talk to me about "big picture" or "vision." I just feel like a total idiot.
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