msjones Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 We are considering an electric vehicle. The cost of the lease and the electricity would be about what we are currently spending on gas each month. For a brand-new car! But, I don't know anyone who drives one. I read good reviews, but would love to hear from anyone who drives one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Specifically, I wonder how much your electric has cost each month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 No experience with electric cars, but my Prius hybrid gets 55+mpg. It doesn't plug in, so I don't have to worry about range or electricity costs. I've put 100K miles on it over the past four years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 No experience here, but my local Walgreens has reserved electric parking with a charging station. Our library has electric/hybrid parking too. I almost walked behind an electric car as it backed up. I couldn't hear an engine so I didn't realize the car was about to move, so expect to be extra vigilant until people get used to silent cars suddenly moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 No experience here, but my local Walgreens has reserved electric parking with a charging station. Our library has electric/hybrid parking too. I almost walked behind an electric car as it backed up. I couldn't hear an engine so I didn't realize the car was about to move, so expect to be extra vigilant until people get used to silent cars suddenly moving. Yes, it can be dangerous. Legislation has been in the works over this for awhile, http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/01/08/government-require-electric-cars-make-noise/bGmucrhawg3ftkIi7HqdQO/story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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