Howdy, Northern Virginia Resident
 

I've been using low-power electric vehicles of various levels of slowness to get to-and-from work for the past 3 years.
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Haven't tried anything above 2hp or $1,000 yet.

You must live close to work. Welcome to the forum. Maybe you could check out some of the low-budget EV conversions already posted here.

Exactly.
My previous job was less than a mile from home if I took a direct route using footpaths.
My current job is only 3 miles away.

Nice commute. My morning commute to class has gone from 15miles, to just a half mile, its pretty sweet just walking in. Welcome to EM

Welcome to Ecomodder captainslug, 3 miles to work? and Red a half ? That is SWEET.... I can only dream...... maybe someday....