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Old 01-18-2012, 06:25 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Last time I did the math, the Prius is the cheaper option @ today's prices well past 200,000 miles, if you take into account that you're still paying something for electricity on your Leaf. However, if we're paying $10 per gallon in 5 years, the Leaf would be a much better investment.

My thoughts are, I'd rather own a very cheap car right now (90's Honda or Geo) and see how things pan out. Battery prices are likely to drop significantly, and gas prices are likely to rise significantly, but it's not quite time for EVs. I wouldn't invest in an expensive gasoline vehicle either as their era is obviously coming to a close.
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