buy EV now or wait
 

i'm thinking of buying an EV soon. i think i want to buy hyundai kona electric (64 kWh) or is it smart to wait for some of what is coming out in 2021? like the audi Q4 or something completely different?

what do you think?

:confused::confused:

Welcome! The 2021s should already be out, just get the car that's best suited to your needs.

I will never buy another VW product again. Also audi, the audi is just a more expensive VW.
I'm sure they can figure out how to ruin the simplicity of an electric vehicle and over complicate it some how so that it will be catastrophically expensive to repair.
If money is no object go right ahead.

It sounds like you want an SUV? I'm not aware of any major EV SUVs coming soon.

In the 2021 time frame, hands down, it's the Tesla Cybertruck.

I'm a little different. I think small. I could get the Arcimoto FUV now, but I'm anticipating uprated parts like the AI-designed suspension A-arms. But with a stainless steel boat tail.

If the Hyundai Kona EV works for you I see no reason to wait if you want a new car today. Personally I would look for a discounted lease and then see what is available in 2023.

The only new electric CUVs on the horizon are the Ford Mach-E and the VW ID4 and both are sold out until 2022.

The Audi Q4e might go on sale next year or Audi might decide to delay a year to sell more EVs in Europe to avoid huge CO2 fines. As of right now it is still labelled as a concept not a production vehicle.

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Prime is also a very strong candidate with 40 miles of EV range for city uses and then the hybrid system for road trips.

The longer you wait the less chance you will get the $7500 federal tax credit.

Kona?
 

If it satisfies your needs and seems like a good value considering your anticipated 'life' with the vehicle, then you may have done enough 'thinking' already.
I did read one road test comparison by Motor Trend, comparing an 'optioned' Kona, against a Tesla Model 3 and another BEV. The Tesla was actually less expensive and higher performance than the Hyundai and other test car.

What are your top priorities for an EV?

I'm seeing used Chevy Bolts for ~$15k these days. In Oregon it's possible to get $2,500 off that if income is "modest". The Bolt new is going for ~$25k these days, but no federal tax credit.

I'd probably go Niro over Kona if it were me. It looks better and I think has a bit more interior volume.

The RAV4 Prime is very interesting. 300hp, 40 mile range, 40 MPG in hybrid mode.

Your name is " EcoLover "
Is that Economy lover, or Ecology lover ?

( Why are you wanting to go EV ? To save money, or help the environment .)

How many miles a month would you estimate that you travel ?

I would check the taxes on a BEV and PHEV in your area first.

Depending on what you currently drive those can take a big chunk of any savings you might see.

Also check incentives

I want to get one of those new Apteras next year, the all wheel drive version is fast and 300+mpge is will be the industry's best.

You can reserve them now. The first edition sold the first day but you can still reserve a customized one. If you want to save $30 you can use my referral link:

http://i.refs.cc/PiYiVqjg?smile_ref=...o2ODc4Mzk5OTl9

Forget that vapor dream. Get a tesla now or wait on a vapor to never deliver.

I'd say get a Chevy Bolt now. There is a dealership in San Antonio selling new 2020 LT with "comfort and convenience" package and DCFC for $22k. Most other people report ~$24k out the door. There is a Costco discount on top of massive manufacturer discounts.

On the used market, I'm seeing 2017s as low as ~$13k.

There is a recall on 2017-2019 due to a handful of fires while charging. That may make it more difficult to buy used from a dealership. A permanent remedy is expected in January, but in the meantime the recommendation from GM is to use the charge limiting function to avoid the last 5% of charge.

Yeah there are some great non tesla deals out there. Some dealers are almost paying people to take nissan leafs.

This!

1. If the vehicle suits your needs and is within your budget and it's what you want... GET IT!
2. If it's not quite one of those but you still like the general idea/features/benefits/technology and it's worth the sacrifice to you then:
   1. Sacrifice either some feature you'd get on an ICE vehicle
   2. Or sacrifice more money for a more expensive EV with those features.
   3. Or both pay more and get less. But, the sacrifice shouldn't be bigger than your commitment to the technology.
3. If it's not exactly what you need want and can afford and it's also not worth the sacrifice to you, or your sure a better car is just around the corner, then you should wait.

He is just trying to earn money with the referral link.

Where are these links I post you speak of?
You are full of it.
Anyone remotely paying attention knows I hate car dealerships.

He's talking about the poster that linked a referral to Aptera.

Hey now...context! He was talking to you, not about you.

This is what he's referring to:

As other's said - I was talking to you about the poster right before you trying to get people to click on a link to save $30 on a new Aptera.

I was assuming that you had read that post and were replying to it and saying not to waste time (and money) waiting for a Aptera that will never be delivered.

Ok my bad.
Yeah the other guy is probably a shrill.