It's for reasons like this that I'm always sad and dismayed the Chevy Volt wasn't more popular. Yes, all electric is the future, but
right now, and for about the past 5-6 years, the Volt is/was the perfect car for a lot of people:
1. For me, my commute is about 12 miles one way, so my Volt has enough electric capacity for my commute plus 1 errand on a single charge. 95% of my days are 100% electric.
2. I never have "range anxiety" - if I do go slightly over my limit the gas engine kicks in. I use a tank of gas about every 4-6 months.
3. Since my car's electric range is only ~38 miles, I can fully charge in about 8-9 hours overnight on a plain 110v outlet - no custom installation required for a home charger.
I bought a low-mileage used Volt - it was a great deal and the best car I've ever owned.
1. For me, my commute is about 12 miles one way, so my Volt has enough electric capacity for my commute plus 1 errand on a single charge. 95% of my days are 100% electric.
2. I never have "range anxiety" - if I do go slightly over my limit the gas engine kicks in. I use a tank of gas about every 4-6 months.
3. Since my car's electric range is only ~38 miles, I can fully charge in about 8-9 hours overnight on a plain 110v outlet - no custom installation required for a home charger.
I bought a low-mileage used Volt - it was a great deal and the best car I've ever owned.