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Originally Posted by Michael G.
From the information we have on this new way of transportation, I'm asking:
Would you consider a EV or Hybrid vehicle in your future.
I know their coming and but it's the battery's that concerns me and every year
they seem to improve in mileage.
Your Thoughts Please.
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Wife has a Kia Niro EV (3 yr lease) - has a range of about 240 miles which is pretty good - she is a minimal driver - so it depends on how much you drive. Comes with a trickle charger - plug it in anywhere (regular 110v outlet) but takes awhile to recharge. We installed a 2nd level charger in the garage (240V electrician installed ) and with that it charges in about 5 hours (overnight basically) from 20% to 80%. Its fun to drive - very peppy and easier for me to get into than her hybrid civic (oh my aching knees) She loves the car for zipping around town as well as visiting her parents (about 2 hours away). We have not taken any longer trips which would take some planning for the recharge stations - no big deal as they are all over the place now - the last Marriott I stayed at had a free EV charger station for guests - I would seriously consider it based on your driving style and needs. Since the technology is changing you might want to consider leasing like we did - good luck and good hunting