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Technology
John Velasco

EVs are notoriously expensive, so I’m leasing one instead — here’s why it’s the smarter way to go

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD test drive.

As much as I love testing out all of the best electric cars on the market, there’s still one thing that makes a lot of people (myself included) hesitant about buying one — their cost. EVs are obnoxiously expensive and I often argue how hybrids and PHEVs are better alternatives.

For the past year now, I’ve been debating on what car I should buy next, but it doesn’t help when the average EV costs $56,910 according to the latest data from Kelly Blue Book. I was curious to know how much I’d have to pay if I were to finance that cost, which this auto loan calculator determines to be about $1,016/month for 60 months.

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