Re:Chevrolet Bolt EV Is the 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year
by jseliger on Tuesday November 15, 2016 @10:56AM
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A car that costs less than the median purchase price for new vehicles in the US seems pretty close to "for the masses" to me. It's at least in the running for more than half of all new car buyers in terms of price (not in size or amenities, obviously).
TCO for electrics is also likely to be lower: http://seekingalpha.com/article/543861-report-shows-lower-to... and their total lifespan is likely to be higher, even taking into account a battery swap after 10 - 20 years.