sandboxpirate
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Hello everyone from Eastern North Carolina. I have started a new job and I am seriously considering an EV for my commute. I'll give you some background on my situation. Me and my wife own 2 ICE vehicles, 2005 toyota camry with 250,000 miles, and a 2015 gmc sierra truck with 24000 miles. I just started a new job that is definitely worth the drive but I gave up a employer provided vehicle so I am going to have to start paying for gas like everyone else to get to work! The truck has been sitting parked minus the weekends and when I was off and my wife has been driving the camry during the week. Naturally our new plan is for me to drive the camry now and her the truck full time. I just happened to run across some used Leaf prices and was shocked to see how much of a bargain they can be had for and my wheels have started turning. I am thinking I am going to be putting anywhere from 15k-18k a year on commuting and when you do the math for gas, oil, and tires it comes up to around 175-200 a month. Even though the camry is paid for my wife would now be driving the truck and her gas expenses will increase as well. To me a lease is unreasonable due to mileage, and I was hoping to get in an EV with a payment under $200 a month so a used 13-15 leaf seems to fit the bill. I guess the big question is will it make the trip without charging, I work for a college and there are two free L2 stations, but they are clear on the other side of campus from my office, I may can get L1 at our building in the shop out back. I did some calculations on EVtrip planner and it says 7.8 kwh going and coming and 32 rated miles used each way, (drive is mostly rural highway at 55, 5 miles of interstate, and minimal in town). I am looking at a used 2015 S model with 11,000 miles for around $11,500 and from the photos it looks like it has 11 bars. Last caveat is time to time at work I may have to leave and run errands within the local area or on my way home..so there is some unknown mileage days. Should I be leaning towards a used Volt?? Only issue there is volts are running at least 14k plus on the used market here.
Thank You in advance!
Thank You in advance!