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Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary
I know this from experience after owning a 2013 Nissan Leaf
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You owned the most rapidly degrading "modern" EV, and it was also among the most rapidly depreciating. In 2014 the Spark EV came out, and that seems to be holding up much better. The 2017 Bolt has performed very well. They were going for as low as ~$22k brand new at one point, and I had my eyes on some used ones in the $14k range.
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The bar I hold cars to is they need to transport what I need to transport. So at least 4 seatbelts and I can add a tow hitch for the rest. And the car needs to be under 20% average of my average income at most
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Towing almost necessitates an ICE of some sort, which is why a plug-in hybrid probably makes the most sense from a total cost of ownership perspective.
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I need to subscribe to Toyota's repair info service to get the torque specs ($25 for two days). I'll probably have the dealer do the radio because at best it's a $70 subcription for every 2 days plus a $500 Mongoose OBDII tool just to have the tools to do it.
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Should be able to get those specs for free. I bet a forum member would just tell you.
I got a TechStream CD along with my USB to OBDII cable for $15 when I wanted to turn that annoying reverse beep off of the Prius. There's no reason why one has to purchase the overpriced OEM stuff.
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Originally Posted by rmay635703
It’s unfortunate mechanisms to enable any hybrid to run battery free don’t exist.
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The way many (most?) modern eCVT hybrids work require the traction battery to have some minimum level of performance because the motors don't just propel the vehicle, but also provide the continuously variable gear ratios. Losing power to a motor would be akin to a completely busted transmission.