GRA said:
Regardless, none of the currently available BEVs have the range/charging speed/price that would make them a good match for my road trip needs, so at most I'd lease.
I totally agree. Our long term plan is to keep our 2018 Outback for road trips. I'm hoping it will be the last ICE vehicle I'll ever buy. It should have plenty of years left in it.
That's the rub - if you are a single car family, it can be tough to have just an EV, but with two or more vehicles, having one as a EV works great.
Heck, my Leaf has terrible range, but its not a problem. Anytime we need to go distance we sue the Outback.
The only wrinkle in this plan is what happens when my son starts driving, and if he takes the Outback to college.
And yes, I'm sure someone will tell me all trips can be done in a Tesla.... but everyone's needs are different, not to mention their location.