Affordability has always been a challenge for EVs. Just a couple of years ago, we thought that with the dropping battery prices, EVs would soon reach price parity with gas-powered cars. Battery supplies proved to
be more challenging than anticipated, and now we’re seeing the price of both EVs and their primitive piston pile cousins go up with inflation and insane dealer markups in 2022.
But, the lack of liquid battery cooling and the lack of CCS charging is going to make the LEAF an option someone should only consider if they can get a bargain on it or a really good lease deal . Most upcoming Infrastructure Bill stations just aren’t going to be able to charge the car, and that’s going to make its long-term utility and value lower. The lack of liquid cooling is going to affect battery life, even if they’ve gotten a lot better since the 2011 models .
, but it also offers great incentives for remaining 2022 models . The Bolt has liquid cooling, generally better reliability, and GM is putting in much improved battery cells after the fire issues. Kia still offers four versions of the Soul: the LX, S, GT-Line, and EX trim packages. There are important differences, like interior creature comforts and electronics. But, regardless of what trim level you pick, you get the same 2.0 liter inline four putting out 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. In other words, it’s going to be an anemic little boxy car. The CVT transmission may improve this experience over an automatic in some ways, but you can’t even get a manual transmission .
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