# What EV is Better to buy 97 S10 EV from GM or 99 Ranger EV from Ford
**URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241
**Category:** Electric Car Production
**Created:** [June 23, 2009, 6:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241 "2009-06-23T06:48:51Z")
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### Author:  [@Justinws6ta](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Justinws6ta)
#### Post date: [June 23, 2009, 6:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241/1 "2009-06-23T06:48:51Z")
I have the opportunity to buy a 97 s10 for 7500.00 with 29,000 miles. All new batteries only gets 30 miles to a charge.
Also found a 1999 ford ranger ev with 35,000 miles also gets 35 to 40 miles on a charge with newer batteries.
Both trucks have new tires and brakes and dont need any major attention to detail.
What truck is a better buy, any problems that may arise with these trucks?
Right now i have a 12mpg jeep so anything is better than that.
whats my electric bill going to go up with having to plug this thing in everyday.
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### Author:  [@Justinws6ta](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Justinws6ta)
#### Post date: [June 26, 2009, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241/2 "2009-06-26T13:18:56Z")
any ideas would be greatfull
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### Author:  [@KelK](https://community.electricforum.com/u/KelK)
#### Post date: [July 12, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241/3 "2009-07-12T15:00:42Z")
Your bill would only go up by a few dollars each month depending on how often you charge. I believe moderate charging would cost around $3/month. As for trucks, I have no idea, sorry. Good luck!!
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### Author:  [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)
#### Post date: [January 6, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241/4 "2010-01-06T15:47:54Z")
justin
My EV (924 Porsche) drives for about 2 1/2 cents per mile with a power co. rate of 8 1/2 cents per kwh. No matter how good the Ranger looks on top, crawl underneath and look at the frame. I am converting a '97 and the rear spring perches had rusted away and had to be replaced.
tommyt
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### Author:  [@gjuro](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gjuro)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241/5 "2010-07-30T13:55:32Z")
Do you need a Truck?
Why you do not go with a lighter vehicle so your bill is going to be smaller…