MaxPower
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kubel said:I would say keep the Saturn for another year or two until the DC J1772 combo starts getting designed into EVs, then jump onboard. If you don't want to wait, a 2013 LEAF would work in your situation. I drive about 55-miles daily and charge on 120V at work. An 80% charge is enough to get me to work, and trickle charging throughout the day while at work is enough to get me back home. Below 15F, I have to charge to 100% or else I will be forced to sacrifice heat for range (something I refuse to do). I don't drive faster than 60MPH most of the time. If you got a 2013, the new more efficient heater should squeeze out a few more miles of range than my 2012.
The 2013 cabin heater is only more efficient above 30F, below that temperature it is no more efficient than the 2011 and 2012 heater.
Have you investigated the Toyota Rav4 EV? It is not quite as efficient as the Leaf, but it has a lot better range at highway speed.