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One is advertised local to me right now for $2800 with a 20 mile usable range. I just sold my 2013 with lizard pack and 104k miles - range was down to about 70 miles. Battery pack replaced 5 years ago at 55k or so under warranty by previous owner. I will likely get a 2017-2019 Bolt with brand...

@Dooglas, is that right though, a 16kwh battery pack takes 16kwh to charge it? What about losses? I went to see the local 2013. How do I post images here from Leaf Spy - do I have to have them hosted somewhere?

Changing tack slightly, I started looking at the Volt. Similar ages and mileage. Looked like a much better deal, ~45 miles on a charge, then engine takes over.....perfect. A Leaf with much better range! Prius+!! And then I found out it takes 23kwh to charge it. Even in Florida with 10c/kwh...

Yes, I agree that this seems to be the right way to go.

Thx for the comments. A lot of good info but surprised to see the attitudes...:o( Note I am in NE Florida, didn't mention that before, not sure of the 26k mile car's history. Anyway, I think sagebrush has a valid point about Prius's - expensive stuff MIGHT go wrong. I have seen that myself -...

So looking for a an earlier one to fit my budget. Came across a 2012 SL, 26k miles, excellent condition (like a new car), includes level 2 charger. $8k, private sale so no dealer fees). BUT. only 9 bars and LeafSpy says 69.3%. Both of these put it in the worst 5% based on these charts...