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Vinca

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58. No. It would be nice, but there are not enough places to charge them yet and I

Tue Mar 8, 2022, 01:15 PM

Mar 2022

wouldn't want to get stranded somewhere. Some people who do have them have reported being in situations where they have to wait hours for their turn to charge. Then there's the cost of the vehicles, too. At the moment I'm happy to keep my long paid for 2012 Rav4.

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POLL: do you have an electric vehicle or hybrid? [View all] SoonerPride Mar 2022 OP

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PHEV Lifetime 76.9 MPG DanieRains Mar 2022 #8

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pickup truck and a small SUV, both gas powered Amishman Mar 2022 #10

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I was pleasantly surprised at the availability and cost intheflow Mar 2022 #52

I looked into electric. Mid 30k and upward. Too expensive. LizBeth Mar 2022 #13

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True, I get that not being stupid and all and I still cannot afford a payment LizBeth Mar 2022 #26

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Gas powered Subarus. But live in walkable town. we can do it Mar 2022 #53

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No. It would be nice, but there are not enough places to charge them yet and I Vinca Mar 2022 #58

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I have a Subaru Crosstrek which gets about 30 mpg. I got in 2017 and have only driven 1800 chowder66 Mar 2022 #59

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Fully electric since 2011 tinrobot Mar 2022 #62

Gas hybrid shanti Mar 2022 #64

My car takes gas (premium) but I don't drive much. mnhtnbb Mar 2022 #65