edatoakrun
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I have several friends trying to time the market in leasing or buying a new BEV at the lowest cost, as prices continue to fall.
Can those actively shopping for BEVs confirm the accuracy of the carsdirect reports?
Looks like the Spark with an effective cost of < $75 a month for a 39 month lease (CA buyers, post $2500 rebate) is by far the lowest cost option.
Considering how many people seem to think larger battery packs are critical to BEV sales, it seems odd that Kia has had to cut Soul (which has the largest pack available, without spending many times more $ each month for a Tesla) lease prices just to maintain its minimal compliance rate of Soul EV sales.
Can those actively shopping for BEVs confirm the accuracy of the carsdirect reports?
Looks like the Spark with an effective cost of < $75 a month for a 39 month lease (CA buyers, post $2500 rebate) is by far the lowest cost option.
Considering how many people seem to think larger battery packs are critical to BEV sales, it seems odd that Kia has had to cut Soul (which has the largest pack available, without spending many times more $ each month for a Tesla) lease prices just to maintain its minimal compliance rate of Soul EV sales.
http://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articles/best-green-car-dealsBest Green Car Deals: March 2016
...There’s no topping the Spark EV LT when it comes to being the best deal on an electric car. With payments of $139 and $0 at signing...
The Kia Soul EV benefits from a massive $30 cut in payment over last month when you opt for the value-oriented EVe model. Its effective lease cost of $255 is now less than the 2016 Nissan LEAF S ($276) and 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV ($283). Note that availability of the EVe continues to be limited to California only...
The LEAF ... Leases are not ideal, with the LEAF S starting at $209 for 36 months with $2,399. With an effective cost of $276 per month, it’s much pricier than the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf ($224) and 2016 FIAT 500e ($235).