Canadian Politics Today

I think we have to thank Tesla for changing the public perception of what an electrical vehicle could be.  People used to imagine crappy little golf cart sized vehicles with feeble performance and dismal range.  Now people can see the potential of electric vehicles-- high quality, amazing performance, luxury, and good range.  People get that an electric car doesn't need to be like a Nissan Leaf.

So many new entries are coming into the electric vehicle market in the next few years that I would want to wait a few more years. It seems like competition is heating up and there will be a lot more options very soon.

I am more interested in PHEV vehicles-- something with 40km of battery range would be plenty for almost all of my driving, but with the option of going on a road trip without planning around charging stations.  The Toyota Rav4 PHEV has arrived and it sounds like what I'd be looking for.  But Nissan, Jeep, Ford, and maybe GM will all have competitors soon, I believe. Volvo also makes PHEV versions of its SUVs now, for people who can afford it.  I can't.  I need my Pathfinder to last a few more years before I start thinking about a replacement.   When I do, a Rav4 PHEV or similar vehicle will be high on my list.

 -k