I think you all know the rest of that experiential wisdom; I was inspired
by one of Bruce the EV-angelist's post "CA Low-Income Electrified Rebates
Raised by $500" last Wednesday (which I read on Thursday) to do something I
have never done before-->lease a NEW EV for myself. I have bought 3 &
leased 1 for my wife over the last 35 years, but never for myself. The
Chevy Spark I leased is probably not a good choice for many, but I seem to
have caught a wave here as I reach the end of my 6th decade. The main
reason for lease over purchase were that we can't use the tax credit, so
the price they use to calculate took a $14000 cut, and the $2500 rebate
from the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program jumped to $4500 when I made the
application., based on our low income (I had a disability related
retirement at age 56). So, what it looks like now is that my total monthly
cost for the lease, including insurance (which is a little more per month
than my Escort EV) will be ~$90 per month. This does not include the PG&E
charge for the electrons I purchase for charging, (which has averaged less
than $10 a month for me for the Escort) or what I spend on installing an
EVSE. I am so used to working with a 40 mile range vehicle, that doubling
that will make a real difference for me in extending my EV reach without
recharging in the North Bay, and making a Berkeley trip feasible for the
first time for us. I do not know, of course, whether the Escort EV will be
the final step in a journey which this fellowship of giving, helpful people
made possible for me to create and drive electric for ~18 years.
Tis the season to BE GRATEFUL!!
Michael B
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