Are electric cars still worth the higher upfront cost?
I've been comparing the total cost of ownership between electric and gasoline cars for three years now, and the gap has nearly disappeared in 2024. A Nissan Leaf costs about $0.05 per mile to charge at home, while a similar gas car like the Honda Civic runs roughly $0.14 per mile, not to mention oil changes and maintenance. But the upfront price of an EV is still around $5,000 higher, and if you can't install a level 2 charger at home, public fast charging eats most of the savings. Do you think the higher sticker price is still justified when the long-term savings are closer than ever?