# What electric vehicle are you currently driving or looking to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** EV Small Talk\ **Created:** [March 21, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240 "2013-03-21T06:57:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Editor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/49beb7/32.png) [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/1 "2013-03-21T06:57:32Z")
We have new members joining the forum everyday and it would be interesting to get a snapshot of what vehicles you are currently driving and/or considering buying in the future. There are so many different options available today that it is sometimes difficult to know where to start. If we can highlight a couple of the more popular models on this thread, it may give members food for thought. So, what kind of EV are you currently driving or looking to buy? ---
**Author:** ![sugarmaker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@sugarmaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sugarmaker)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/2 "2013-03-21T16:16:17Z")
I am currently doing the bulk of my driving with a 2013 leaf and using my 2012 insight for longer range trips. ---
**Author:** ![Editor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/49beb7/32.png) [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/3 "2013-03-22T09:54:51Z")
You have got me thinking, do you think we will see a growing trend for two-car families, one electric car for relatively short journeys and a traditional gasoline/petrol car for longer trips? ---
**Author:** ![sugarmaker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@sugarmaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sugarmaker)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/4 "2013-03-22T14:02:59Z")
I think so, at least untill the range of E.V.'s and availability of public chargers increases. I have a longer than average daily commute and it’s working very well for me. ---
**Author:** ![soccerrhyno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@soccerrhyno](https://community.electricforum.com/u/soccerrhyno)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/5 "2013-04-15T20:24:57Z")
I bought a 2000 Gem nev 2 seater, looking to enhance the performance and have some fun ---
**Author:** ![Editor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/49beb7/32.png) [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/6 "2013-04-16T02:29:56Z")
Hi Soccerrhyno What kind of performance enhancements have you got in mind? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![kwillscherer92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6bbea6/32.png) [@kwillscherer92](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kwillscherer92)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2013, 10:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/7 "2013-05-25T10:48:58Z")
I currently drive a 2005 Honda Element but I would love to upgrade to a Volt in the near future. I have done extensive research on these vehicles and it seems like the perfect choice. Any feedback? ---
**Author:** ![Johnnycab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/48db29/32.png) [@Johnnycab](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Johnnycab)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/8 "2013-05-27T20:59:23Z")
Mia Electric, bought it because I liked the look of it. ---
**Author:** ![chargepoint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8797f3/32.png) [@chargepoint](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chargepoint)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/9 "2013-07-23T22:04:31Z")
i have toyota Prius. Car is very comfortable and i have very good experience with it. but Now a days i am thinking to shift on Honda Civic Hybrid one. what do you say about that car. ---
**Author:** ![servicecenter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@servicecenter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/servicecenter)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 12:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/10 "2013-07-24T00:26:41Z")
Tesla is my favorite electric car…🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Editor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/49beb7/32.png) [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 10:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/11 "2013-07-24T10:29:27Z")
Hi Servicecenter Good choice! Tesla is leading the market at the moment. Regards, Mark ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Primus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4da419/32.png) [@Green\_Primus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Green_Primus)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2013, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/12 "2013-08-02T22:39:57Z")
Currently very interested in the developing company (and car) Elio! While not at the moment electric, its main focus is effeciancy! That and cost, I think it could make a fun EV-convergence project! ---
**Author:** ![Nashville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f6c823/32.png) [@Nashville](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Nashville)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2013, 11:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/13 "2013-08-10T11:22:21Z")
I am currently driving a Nissan LEAF, but I have had the pleasure of test driving a Tesla S 2 weeks ago. I have to say the Tesla is my dream car:) ---
**Author:** ![cac61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@cac61](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cac61)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/14 "2013-08-13T19:20:01Z")
I am driving a 2012 plug-in prius I think it is a grate car but think I bought the wrong car for my application. ---
**Author:** ![candy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/67e7ee/32.png) [@candy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/candy)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/15 "2013-08-14T01:08:57Z")
i am looking to buy a BMW e90 2012 ---
**Author:** ![electricity4cars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ed8c4c/32.png) [@electricity4cars](https://community.electricforum.com/u/electricity4cars)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/16 "2013-09-03T05:05:46Z")
I will definitely save up for the over-glorified Tesla Roadster but since that looks so impossible with my income today, I will settle for a Nissan Leaf. I have heard a lot of great stories about it and very minimal and fixable problems on how it works. It has been my dream electric vehicle ever since I got so hooked to it. ---
**Author:** ![dhgeyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@dhgeyer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dhgeyer)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/17 "2013-09-16T07:04:47Z")
I have just leased a 2013 smart “PURE CP” (that’s the model information on the lease document). I’ve had it for 3 days now. So far so good! It’s a blast to drive. Of course, living in semi-rural New Hampshire this could not possibly be our only car. We also have 3 Prii. The smart will be for trips into Manchester or Nashua, or errands around town, or to drive to the gym or the shooting range. That sort of thing. It has a claimed range of 80 miles, but I think under good conditions it will do better. I doubt we will ever drive it nearly that far between charges. ---
**Author:** ![jamesb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/90ced4/32.png) [@jamesb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jamesb)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/18 "2013-09-16T19:31:05Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2009 Gem car that I purchased about a year and half ago… ---
**Author:** ![Aaronhunt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/47e85d/32.png) [@Aaronhunt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Aaronhunt)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/19 "2013-09-17T00:22:22Z")
Here we have the option to buy electric cars as electric cars run with electricity and have the battery back up off around 8 hours. once you charge it, it can easily run a distance off 180 kilomeater. some companies that design electric cars are Mahindra pvt india limited. etc ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyBGood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dec6dc/32.png) [@JohnnyBGood](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JohnnyBGood)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240/20 "2013-09-23T18:27:08Z")
[quote=Editor;14487]We have new members joining the forum everyday and it would be interesting to get a snapshot of what vehicles you are currently driving and/or considering buying in the future. There are so many different options available today that it is sometimes difficult to know where to start. If we can highlight a couple of the more popular models on this thread, it may give members food for thought. So, what kind of EV are you currently driving or looking to buy?[/quote] I bought a 2013 e4, and 3 days later bought a2009 e4 with all of the options I was looking for, hard doors, stake bed on the rear, and tilt wheel. I have ordered an upgraded charger, 14’ tires and wheels, and a 7.5 motor. I want it to go faster, the dogs in my neighborhood can out run me now. [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-electric-vehicle-are-you-currently-driving-or-looking-to-buy/3240.md?page=2)