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[quote=Anonymous]In the decade or next phase of life, we’re good EV candidates. But for now it does not work for us nor does it make sense to trade in well maintained, working vehicles. We walk, bike, and use Metro more than most people, so I don’t really care what OP thinks.

Prices are not down enough to justify switching our 2010 compact VW Golf for an electric. It has less than 50k miles and it mainly is used to get to/from the Metro a few times a week. It has no mechanical issues and should continue to function as a “station car” for years to come.

Our other car is a 3 row SUV for car pooling. Around town our mileage is low since our kids walk to school and walk or bike to roughly 1/2 of their activities - so it would seem we’re good candidates for an EV. However, we both have elderly parents 225-300 miles away and we’re entering the phase of life when we have to drop everything and drive to them to deal with a fall or a trip to the ER. Stopping for a quick partial charge when we’re going for a visit is a good excuse to grab a coffee and stretch our legs. Stopping when a Dr is calling from the hospital with updates or finding a way to charge the car when staying at a hotel next to their rehab center is added stress I don’t need. [/quote]

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