Well "new" for me. I bought a used 2016 Chevy that used to be a fleet vehicle. Got it for like $8000 and it gets 33mpg which I love.

I did seriously consider getting an electric, but since I need a car for long term road trips? I don't think an electric would be good right now.

Lke if I need to drive from Idaho to Wisconsin, how would I do that with an electric?

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The biggest issue is that you'll have to stop for an extended period of time to charge up. Having multiple 5 minute stops along your trip is different than having multiple 30-45 minute stops. It does add up.

Personally that isn't the reason I didn't get an EV. I briefly considered it last time I was in the market for a new car...but I don't live in a single family home and my complex doesn't have charging stations. So I decided against it. Imo lack of at home charging infrastructure in multi family housing blocks is the biggest barrier to more widespread EV adoption.

Edit: charity -> charging

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