douglas685
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- Jul 1, 2014
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Hello everyone, its been a while since I've been on here.
I came across an article which I found to be intriguing yet quite concerning at the same time. Rumors are reporting that the 2016 Nissan Leaf will have 186 miles range.
Given this, my guess is Ford's reply shall be... nothing. Ford has already seemingly pulled the plug on the Focus EV, offering very few updates or much support for the Focus EV and almost no long term strategy for BEV's but rather an all-or-nothing PHEV approach.
Given this, my concern is that my Focus EV which I paid $16,500 for (a bargain, but definitely not "cheap") will be rendered worthless by a $22,000ish (after tax credit) brand new Nissan Leaf with 186 miles range, quickcharging capability, and much much larger support base.
Am I off base here? Why would anyone pay more than say $10,000 or so for a used car that has 76 miles range when for just over $20,000 they can buy a shiny new car that is actually practical for more than just commuting and grocery runs?
Just my thoughts; I bought the Focus EV hoping for aftermarket battery upgradability in the future, otherwise I fear the Focus EV will become nothing more than a very shiny leather-trimmed golf cart.
Thoughts?
I came across an article which I found to be intriguing yet quite concerning at the same time. Rumors are reporting that the 2016 Nissan Leaf will have 186 miles range.
Given this, my guess is Ford's reply shall be... nothing. Ford has already seemingly pulled the plug on the Focus EV, offering very few updates or much support for the Focus EV and almost no long term strategy for BEV's but rather an all-or-nothing PHEV approach.
Given this, my concern is that my Focus EV which I paid $16,500 for (a bargain, but definitely not "cheap") will be rendered worthless by a $22,000ish (after tax credit) brand new Nissan Leaf with 186 miles range, quickcharging capability, and much much larger support base.
Am I off base here? Why would anyone pay more than say $10,000 or so for a used car that has 76 miles range when for just over $20,000 they can buy a shiny new car that is actually practical for more than just commuting and grocery runs?
Just my thoughts; I bought the Focus EV hoping for aftermarket battery upgradability in the future, otherwise I fear the Focus EV will become nothing more than a very shiny leather-trimmed golf cart.
Thoughts?