EV or Electric Station wagon/CUV for my next car- need suggestions
I am currently driving a 2011 infiniti G37x and while I love my car, it's too small for my lifestyle. I'm also a cheap bastard so the premium gas with 22mpg really irks me, especially nowadays.
Obviously getting a new car is more expensive than probably 5 years of gas but I'm also tired of fixing it and worrying about things having to be fixed, and I won't be able to fix it my self since I'm now living in an apartment.
The biggest reason is that my current car has rear subframe rust, and will likely be the death of it in another year or two. So, I'm looking at my future options.
Factoids about me:
- Male, 23, on my own insurance. Currently paying 2k a year USD for full coverage
- I make great money in tech, cost isn't too much of a factor as long as the car will last me a long time and is comfortable. Would prefer to stay under 60k
- In Colorado, and enjoy camping and snowboarding. My current car can't really fit much of anything...
A couple necessities for me:
- I need it to be peppy, I absolutely do NOT want a prius with only 130hp...
- It must have a good audio system
- it must be AWD/4WD since ill be driving around in the CO snow and mountains (some areas such as strawberry hot springs require snow chains or 4wd. Awd gives piece of mind)
- must be hybrid or Battery Hybrid
- it must be reliable
Some cars I've considered is the
- Prius Prime (doesnt have AWD on prime model for 2023
- Rav4 Prime
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia EV6
I am mainly interested in electric station wagons because I love wagons
I am very eager for your suggestions and feedback! Thanks :)
Posted Dec 2, 2022, 3:54 PM UTC · edited