by Caracalover (Posted Mon, 06 May 2013 19:59:38 GMT)
Have you looked at a Zero electric motorcycle? If that is an option, it will be the most fun and least expensive option.
I also think that you are one of the many people that bought a Volt, fearing the range issue. After a year you now realize the Leaf has enough range and you can dump the pump. Resale on the Volt is likely still quite high, and Nissan would likely take it on a trade if you opt to purchase a Leaf.
I also have a Silverado. Why I keep it is beyond me most days, but since it is in great condition and I use it a few times a year, I hold on to it. Since it is paid for, I am only losing out on the resale value and the yearly costs. I also want to take the Zero (DS) up to the mountains and take on the dirt someday, and it will hopefully see that as a use sometime later this year...
I love my Leaf, but I now do my commute on the Zero, and my wife takes the Leaf. With solar panels the cost is close to nil. There are months we don't buy gas at all.
I used to use the Siverado to commute, and the savings when I went to the Leaf was huge. About $210 a month.
One thing to check into is the tiered electric rates. The Leaf put me into the tier three range before we went solar, and that is where it starts to cost more. With a Volt and a Leaf being driven every day, it may be a cost not factored in.
The Leaf handles pretty good in the snow from what I hear, so your wife may be able to use it instead of the truck. Front wheel drive is nice.
Have you looked at a Zero electric motorcycle? If that is an option, it will be the most fun and least expensive option.
I also think that you are one of the many people that bought a Volt, fearing the range issue. After a year you now realize the Leaf has enough range and you can dump the pump. Resale on the Volt is likely still quite high, and Nissan would likely take it on a trade if you opt to purchase a Leaf.
I also have a Silverado. Why I keep it is beyond me most days, but since it is in great condition and I use it a few times a year, I hold on to it. Since it is paid for, I am only losing out on the resale value and the yearly costs. I also want to take the Zero (DS) up to the mountains and take on the dirt someday, and it will hopefully see that as a use sometime later this year...
I love my Leaf, but I now do my commute on the Zero, and my wife takes the Leaf. With solar panels the cost is close to nil. There are months we don't buy gas at all.
I used to use the Siverado to commute, and the savings when I went to the Leaf was huge. About $210 a month.
One thing to check into is the tiered electric rates. The Leaf put me into the tier three range before we went solar, and that is where it starts to cost more. With a Volt and a Leaf being driven every day, it may be a cost not factored in.
The Leaf handles pretty good in the snow from what I hear, so your wife may be able to use it instead of the truck. Front wheel drive is nice.