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Smart car could be the cheapest EV in the US in 2014

Discussion in 'General Automotive Talk' started by Flexin, Sep 20, 2012.

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  1. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    Next Electric Smart Car May Be Cheapest EV in US

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    When the electric 2014 smart fortwo makes its U.S. debut this spring, it may become the country's most affordable electric car on sale.

    In Europe, the smart fortwo electric drive (ED, for short) costs €18,910, or just under $25,000 at current exchange rates. That puts it a good $5,000 lower than the least-expensive EV, the Mitsubishi I-MiEV. The catch: Smart drivers must lease the battery from Daimler for $85 per month.

    Read the rest of the story here. http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblog.aspx?feat=a4404c00-98a6-4f8e-b0c3-65f6c0cff3a1

    What do you think of this. They are leasing the battery. It will lower the purchase price but you will have a lease on the battery. It doesn't say how long the lease would be. If the lease terms were not bad then it might be ok. If they were too long it would be better if the battery was a rental. Then at least you could have them replace their battery when it was at the end of its life. That would remove the worry some EV buyers have.

    James
     
    Flexin, Sep 20, 2012
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  2. popescu

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    If i'm not mistaken the Renault Zoe is priced at 15k but i do not know if it will be available in the US and is better looking and it has 2 more seats :)
     
    popescu, Sep 21, 2012
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