I'd be fine with an EV as a second vehicle. I used a friend's leased Nissan Leaf for a couple of months and it was great for running errands around town. I work from home so I don't have a commute but I have a side gig that requires frequent plywood purchases which makes having an older small truck practical. For making runs to the grocery store, going to the park, or just going out to socialize, something like the Leaf would be nice. That said, the added cost (and environmental impact) of an addition vehicle doesn't seem like it would make the lower usage of my ICE truck worthwhile.
> Indeed, the easiest way to convert someone to wanting an EV is by giving them a short test drive, where the advantages of electric propulsion become apparent.
Perhaps something like those state policies that require an ultrasound before abortion. All car buyers must test drive an EV first.
Unlikely to get cheaper because of US tariffs on Chinese EVs, holding US consumers captive to Tesla and domestic legacy auto (although Kia is making a solid attempt). That said, the Model Y is still doing very well (best selling model in the US).
...will be interesting for sure to see what prices are for new upcoming models, like the 2026 Chevy Bolt, the Kia EV3 and EV4, and the updated 2026 Nissan Leaf. And Toyota has recently just dropped the MSRP of the BZ4X by $6,000.
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