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Originally Posted by Mainebikah

Ended up with a 2nd Gen Insight in 2014 (a leftover bargain 2013 EX model) that surprisingly gets over 50 mpg on a consistent basis. In mild weather, I've recorded 57 mpg from a tank of gas (calculated, not indicated), on several occasions. We use the Prius for long trips and is my wife's daily, while the Insight serves as my car.

Hi, welcome!

Yes, 2nd gen Insights can surpass their EPA indicated economy with ease when driven moderately.
As you have a 2013 I hope you are aware of the potential oil consumption problem that some 2012 and early 2013 Insights suffer from.
The piston rings build up a charred deposit and fail, causing oil losses of over a quart per 1000 miles and ultimately engine failure, typically around 60,000 miles.
That seems to happen only in the US and only when the owner fills up with regular, so it seems to be gas quality related.
If you stick to premium you get slightly better mpg and save yourself from premature engine failure.
(more info on that can be found on InsightCentral.net)

I am happy with my 2nd gen Insight, but I would not buy another.
The Ioniq EV would be a logical next step. Its range is not class leading, but it is relatively cheap, one of the lightest and most efficient EV's and not smaller than my Insight in any dimension (not much bigger in any either - makes you wonder).

And then, what range.
The last few years the number of charging stations in Holland has risen substantially so now we can charge almost anywhere.
EV range is much less a problem now than it used to be.
That had a sales effect too; over 10% of new cars sold are EVs or plugins.
The critical point for having a charging infrastructure has been passed, and it shows.