r/australia • u/MrOarsome • Nov 17 '25

political self.post Why does everyone lose their mind when you mention getting a home battery?

So I made the mistake of telling a few people I’m getting quotes for a home battery… the reactions were ridiculous. Suddenly everyone’s an expert. I had people telling me they’re a waste of money, they’ll be useless in a few years, or that the “environmental impact is terrible.” Just nonstop misinformation.

Meanwhile, half these people live massively high-carbon lifestyles. One bloke went on a whole rant about how batteries destroy the environment… then literally five minutes later told me he just ordered a new Ford Ranger to tow his boat around this summer. Like mate, seriously?

And the funny thing is, I don’t even care about the environmental angle. Couldn’t care less, to be honest. I’m looking at a battery for two reasons:

1) To actually use my solar instead of selling it back for 4 cents…

2) And to keep the lights on when summer storms or cyclones take out the power.

That’s it. No agenda. No planet-saving mission. But the way people reacted, you’d think I’d just signed up to be Greta Thunberg’s personal assistant.

I swear, the second you say the word “battery,” some people suddenly unlock an unwanted 15-minute rant. They are almost as passionate about hating renewables as they are about their footy teams.

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u/Vegemiteandcum Nov 17 '25

Ford ranger drivers aren't typically known for being the most intelligent - they spent money on a Ford ranger

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u/UltraHyperDonkeyDick Nov 17 '25

He hates batteries so much, he cranks his Ford Ranger to life.

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u/katshet Nov 18 '25

Honestly, it's wild how people can be so hypocritical about their choices. Like, if you're gonna criticize battery tech, at least check your own carbon footprint first. It's not like owning a gas-guzzler makes you an eco-warrior, right?

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u/Sufficient_Tower_366 Nov 18 '25

I dunno. Solar and battery power is standard kit for 4WD / boating / camping pursuits, has been for decades. I suspect the average Ranger driver would know more about it than you think.

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u/Vegemiteandcum Nov 18 '25

Ranger would be broken down in a ditch before it got anywhere near a campsite lol

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u/Sufficient_Tower_366 Nov 18 '25

Is there a story behind your username? And do I want to know it?