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In reply to the discussion: The CEO of Ford just perfectly summarized the biggest problem for electric cars [View all]CentralMass
(15,265 posts)Here are the 5 cheapest electric vehicle. With the Federeral rebates (e-incentives) these vehicles are all around $21k or less with some under $20k.
http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/cheapest-electric-vehicles-available-2016.html/?a=viewall
Then you can factor in reduced maintenence. No oil changes. No belts or water pumps, catalytic converters or exhaust systems.,radiators etc.
Where I work (in Oregon) my employer provide quite a few parking spots with electric charging stations.
Using the Nissan Leaf as an example to compare against a car that gets 30mpg I would save $400/yr on my relatively short work commute. Even more adding in my recreational driving. Once gas climbs back up the saving will be proportionately higher.
A car like the Nissan Leaf or Chevy Spark woulf work for me.