Hello everyone,
Have been lurking here for a while, but just signed up. We just finished installing a 9kW solar project, and I've been considering picking up a used EV. I like the fact that the RAV4 has greater range than others, and several seem to be available at reasonable prices.
Buying an EV is more of a want than a need. I'm driving a VW TDI Sportwagen that I'm able to squeeze a combined 40MPG (and at times, over 700 miles on a tank). The car is fantastic, and it's had absolutely no issues for the three years I've owned it (I'm the second owner). I put a lot of miles on my cars, and value reliability more than fuel economy. My wife drives a 2004 BMW 330, and along with it only getting about 17MPG, service bills are starting to add up. I'm thinking a used EV may make sense for her.
The question I have for owners is: Is it worth dumping the BMW for a RAV EV? From what I've read, it seems commonplace for RAV EV owners to have motors, batteries, and other components replaced after relatively few miles driven. Though I put a lot of miles on my TDI, but my wife only drives her car only about 5,000 miles per year. I'm thinking about buying an EV for her, but I don't want her being stranded from failures, or the vehicle becoming a money pit with no resale value. Please share your thoughts.
Have been lurking here for a while, but just signed up. We just finished installing a 9kW solar project, and I've been considering picking up a used EV. I like the fact that the RAV4 has greater range than others, and several seem to be available at reasonable prices.
Buying an EV is more of a want than a need. I'm driving a VW TDI Sportwagen that I'm able to squeeze a combined 40MPG (and at times, over 700 miles on a tank). The car is fantastic, and it's had absolutely no issues for the three years I've owned it (I'm the second owner). I put a lot of miles on my cars, and value reliability more than fuel economy. My wife drives a 2004 BMW 330, and along with it only getting about 17MPG, service bills are starting to add up. I'm thinking a used EV may make sense for her.
The question I have for owners is: Is it worth dumping the BMW for a RAV EV? From what I've read, it seems commonplace for RAV EV owners to have motors, batteries, and other components replaced after relatively few miles driven. Though I put a lot of miles on my TDI, but my wife only drives her car only about 5,000 miles per year. I'm thinking about buying an EV for her, but I don't want her being stranded from failures, or the vehicle becoming a money pit with no resale value. Please share your thoughts.