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I’m looking at leasing one of these because I don’t need a whole lot of car, since I don’t commute — mostly I just need a grocery-grabber, and it’s one of the handful of EVs that’s small enough to fit in my somewhat undersized garage while still leaving ample room to move around the car.

We really need more Honda Fit type EVs… think small, cheap, and high utility, but the way things are looking the next several years will continue the endless stream of scarcely distinguishable midrange-and-up SUVs with the odd luxury sedan.

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Have you looked at Kia Kona EVs. I think they are close to Fit’s size

It’s close-ish but about 5” longer. Might consider with a good lease deal, but the high number of recalls on Hyundai/Kia vehicles is concerning. Have read they’re also more expensive to insure.

Hyundai/Kia just makes the news because it’s trendy. Our 2020 Hyundai is the most reliable vehicle we’ve owned.

All of our other vehicles have comparable level of recalls. In fact, our Ford currently has a recall because the rear axle bolts are at risk of sheering off. Major issue, but not something that makes headline news.

Kia is getting close, but they still refuse to break the $30k barrier. The floodgates to EV adoption will open for the first manufacturer to sell 60kwH+ for a true sticker price under $25k. That's enough range with a payment right at the edge of affordability for most Anericans.

Strongly agree. Of course, it’ll also help if dealers actually stock base models (very common for them to only stock mid-trims and up) and don’t sandbag them with massive markups.

The way the government incentives work for imports you have to lease rather than buy to get the good price. But you can lease the Kona EV, Toyota bz4x and its sister the Solterra for under $200 a month.

We are already there if you include used EVs. For people who already have an ICE vehicle, something with 25-30 usable kwh for <$10k is totally viable and attainable.

The kona is close, but is larger in every dimension and still has less cargo space than a Fit.

https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/honda-jazz-fit-2017...

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