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I bought a 2020 Nissan Leaf with 60 kWh battery (~250 mile range) for $23,500 out the door after rebates.
I bought a 2010 highlander hybrid. I can tow 5000 lbs and I get 28 mpg. My lifetime overall costs will be 1/3rd as much as a leaf. I can also fit eight people, never worry about battery dying, can use gas, never worry about range, etc.
A leaf is a pretty gay car too.
I bought a 2010 highlander hybrid. I can tow 5000 lbs and I get 28 mpg. My lifetime overall costs will be 1/3rd as much as a leaf.
How are you going to buy and operate a Highlander for 100,000 miles for under $7,000 total cost? It's impossible.
A leaf is a pretty gay car too.
It depends on your purpose. The right tool for the job and all that. In normal times I have to drive a lot for work. Like 20,000+ miles a year. I only need to move my body and stuff that can fit into a regular sedan. The TCO is absurdly low. Judged on its merits as a car (ignoring the electriv vs. gas) I'd say it's just average.
How are you going to buy and operate a Highlander for 100,000 miles for under $7,000 total cost? It's impossible.
A 2010 Highlander Hybrid that's 10 years old is about 130k miles. Going price is about $7-8k for a clean one no rust. Highlanders 99% of them go to 300k+ miles. Already had spark plug, radiator, brakes, tires, done, so good for several years. Has a timing chain so good for life of car. Insurance is also more than half the cost of a $23k car. I have Carplay too.
The TCO is absurdly low. Judged on its merits as a car (ignoring the electriv vs. gas) I'd say it's just average.
Prius plug in is a better bet. Even a regular Prius. Or a Rav4 Hybrid or plugin, but way lower MPG there.
Toyota engines/trannies are bulletproof and are guaranteed to go 300-500k miles+.
Far lower costs in operating it long term.
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