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Post by canada2017 on Nov 29, 2023 13:16:56 GMT
o Everyone, would like to know if there are EV super chargers (Tesla compatible as an example) readily available around Dammam. Also does it make sense to bring EV in consideration to favorable gas prices in KSA compared to Canada, thanks
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tamsin
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Post by tamsin on Nov 29, 2023 15:07:41 GMT
o Everyone, would like to know if there are EV super chargers (Tesla compatible as an example) readily available around Dammam. Also does it make sense to bring EV in consideration to favorable gas prices in KSA compared to Canada, thanks I don’t think I’ve seen any. You could maybe get one in your gae, if you have one and they give permission. But the ways cars get bashed here, the possible lack of servicing available and the tax on import would put me off. |
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Post by kyle1639 on Nov 29, 2023 18:14:42 GMT
I've only seen one Tesla in my time here.
Gas is cheap, would be more $$ friendly just to buy a normal combustion engined car here.
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Post by BlueStaff on Nov 29, 2023 20:35:05 GMT
Your summer temperature in Dhahran is typically 40c - 45c, occasionally pushing 50c. That sort of heat is not good for batteries. Then when you factor in the drain of your AC even just on camp it will take a battering.
A normal car battery lasts 2-3 years max.
Closest to an EV would be a hybrid here.
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Post by canada2017 on Nov 29, 2023 21:57:23 GMT
Thank you and appreciate the responses.
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arcticengineer
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Post by arcticengineer on Nov 30, 2023 16:24:10 GMT
It's extremely expensive to ship vehicles. There are plenty of vehicles available in kingdom, I wouldn't consider shipping one in.
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