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Thanks for the article. I'm glad the newer EV batteries are doing well.
Just curious, is there a good/cheap used EV car or small SUV to look for that has the ability to do small battery repairs and has good longevity? Something that sells cheap since it's a few years old, but still has plenty of life left and can be repaired seems like a fantastic option in today's market.
Avoiding Tesla, I'm guessing the Bolt might be a decent option?
As a Bolt fan, a 22/23 premier euv with all the bells and whistles is surprisingly affordable with only a few caveats.
Caveat one is they're speed limited to 92MPH. Probably not an issue. Second is more important - a slow DCFC (DC fast charge). If you want to go on long road trips though it probably isn't the car for you. Something like a used Ioniq 6 might be a better fit.
Have a bolt in a rural area, and I would trade so much for it to b b e an I6 instead. The range and charging speed improvements alone are so much better. Bolt is very frustrating on marathon drives. Would be good as a second car though.
It's a great city car or car for anything that just involves charging locally lol.