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In reply to the discussion: For those complaining Tesla's vehicles are toys for the rich. The Model 3 arrives in 2017 for $35K [View all]TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)for midrange cars.
Tesla's pricing has been in the Mercedes 500 range, so they could give you all sorts of stuff. But it's going to be tough to come up with leather seats and high end electronics for 35 grand. Look for option packages that will put it in the 40's, and higher.
I suspect the next couple of generations of hybrids will be the way to go. Many of us can't install charging stations at home, and recharging on a long trip will be a pain for the foreseeable future.
Personally, I'm sold on Chevy for now. My 2013 Cruze Eco gives me mid 30's MPG overall and so far 56,000 trouble free miles. I'd have little hesitation trading it in for the new Malibu hybrid. (The Lincoln would be a severe temptation for may aging ass to luxuriate in, though)