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Old 05-15-2015, 09:09 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Hybrids these days are cheap. Insights and 1st gen Prius can be had for a few thousand dollars if you're patient and wait. A used 2nd gen Prius or Civic can be had for as little as 4-5k.

EVs aren't horribly much more. The Mitsubishi I-MiEV can be had for $8k used and it has an EPA rated 62 mile range.

Both of these options are cheaper than a good conversion. They also take a ton less time and work, and are OEM quality. Its hard to justify a DIY conversion these days IMO.
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