If I could get my original specs at 0.99%, I would have stayed RWD "short range." But there was none available in white with black interior, which is what we wanted. The AWD I got is fun but the RWD short range has nearly the same functionality for 5k less and one less motor to worry about down the road. It accelerates really nicely for passing even if it is much slower from stop and charging above 80% on the "long range" while on a trip would be a very rare occurrence anyway.
That said, we are to tow a lightweight cargo trailer for the first time with an EV so that little extra usable range in the AWD helps with planning/safety buffer.
Regardless, the value of these cars in context is insane right now--and that is even before factoring the 0.99% in.
We looked at the various Toyota and used Lexus options and nothing under 50k came remotely close to impressing us. We do have a modded 2018 4Runner for true offroading and long-distance travel to remote areas so we have that side of travel covered anyway.
That said, we are to tow a lightweight cargo trailer for the first time with an EV so that little extra usable range in the AWD helps with planning/safety buffer.
Regardless, the value of these cars in context is insane right now--and that is even before factoring the 0.99% in.
We looked at the various Toyota and used Lexus options and nothing under 50k came remotely close to impressing us. We do have a modded 2018 4Runner for true offroading and long-distance travel to remote areas so we have that side of travel covered anyway.