boriszima
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Just meant the Tesla was still expensive from a financial perspective. The economical way would be to get a Bolt lease for under $300 a month or a BMW i3 type deal I had at $160 a month. At that $160 rate I could lease over and over again for nearly 10 terms (25+years) before getting to the price I would pay for another Model 3. It would still be 0 emissions and if longer range/trip was needed could swap car with another longer range car in the home or even rent one. Got the EVs for HOV access/low emissions and the Teslas came after for the fun factor and as luxury purchases.
For those that don't have a current Tesla but try to justify buying one strictly on thinking they are saving money I would still be hard pressed to say that honestly. Would never recommend anyone to ever stretch wallet to buy a car as it will depreciate quickly. Tesla's are amazing and are the future and would buy another for myself in a heartbeat, but I wouldnt feel right saying it's the everyman's car at this point in time
Too bad you did not buy Fiat 500e when it was under $100 in California. Would be great for your wife is her commute was/is under 80 miles.
Fiat 500e Leases Get Down To $69/mo, Or $169/mo With $0 Down | CleanTechnica
you are in this forum which is naturally biased towards Tesla. To me Hybrids are too complex, they have both ICE and battery. Plug in hybrids are also complex but offer some electric range such as Honda Clarity, Volt and Kona.