lencap
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I'm still pretty new to EV cars, just completing one month of ownership. The Leaf appealed to me when it was first announced and I put a deposit down. Eventually I canceled my reservation growing tired or waiting and not having my questions answered. I also was concerned with the 3.3KW charger limitation and found the lease costs pretty high (I didn't want to own a Leaf not knowing about resale value or battery life).
I bought my 2013 SV because I still like the car and the price is about half of the original lease price. At today's prices I couldn't turn it down. I took a two year lease to see how an EV works for me. So far I'm pleased, but realize that I can't use the car to visit my children (190 mile and 390 mile round trips), and I'm becoming more interested in the Tesla. The increased range interests me, but the cost is something I'm trying to justify. Clearly the Tesla is more of a luxury car than the Leaf (or any other EV), but I'm more interested in range than status.
I considered a RAV-4EV, but they aren't available in my state. I'm hopeful for a true 200+ mile range, but I'm not optimistic that will happen in 2 years, at least at my intended price point.
So my question is: "If not a Leaf, what else and why?"
I bought my 2013 SV because I still like the car and the price is about half of the original lease price. At today's prices I couldn't turn it down. I took a two year lease to see how an EV works for me. So far I'm pleased, but realize that I can't use the car to visit my children (190 mile and 390 mile round trips), and I'm becoming more interested in the Tesla. The increased range interests me, but the cost is something I'm trying to justify. Clearly the Tesla is more of a luxury car than the Leaf (or any other EV), but I'm more interested in range than status.
I considered a RAV-4EV, but they aren't available in my state. I'm hopeful for a true 200+ mile range, but I'm not optimistic that will happen in 2 years, at least at my intended price point.
So my question is: "If not a Leaf, what else and why?"