Hey, let's throw another wrench in the equation and go used. Used Leafs with appox 25K miles can be had for around $15K in the Seattle area (3 hours south of me). Now, since 25K miles is 21% of the theoretical useable battery pack life, we can prorate this and throw it in as well:
Now we're talking. Of course, a used Versa Note will be much cheaper, but this merely shows that an EV can be done at a reasonable price. As I want to eventually get away from gasoline with my wife's next car, this would be the route I would choose. I also have plans for a DIY range extender for my long trips made out of a 600-650cc CVT motorcycle/scooter, but that's for a completely different thread!