You might think, what good is an EV with only an 70 mile range? If you live in Albuquerque, your commute is likely much less than 20 miles each way. This EV should pay for itself in a matter of a few years, here's how: PNM offers an overnight EV rate of $0.03 per KWH. This Leaf has an 24 KWH battery, simple math tells us it costs less than $0.72 for a full charge. 40 miles R/T would cost about $0.45 a day for that commute or $2.25/week or under $9.00/month. If your commute is really 40 miles round trip, at $2.50/gallon at 25mpg (Average),you are spending $4.00 a day on fuel, $20/week and $80/month. WE are talking about over a $750 on fuel savings alone! Remember that next time you pay to have your oil changed or transmission repaired or a blown gasket. The maintenance and depreciation miles on your big pick-up truck makes this car worth the investment. Not to mention the lack of constant maintenance. We are talking about wiper blades and tires for the most part but I'm sure you can tell me a sensationalized story you read on FB, pfftt!
Come test drive this high torque zippy commuter and tell me what you think.
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Dave
Please notice in the photo, this Leaf still retains 10/12 bars or about 83% of original battery life. The EPA range when new was 84 miles.