I have an aging Ford Focus I use to commute ~80 miles (total) everyday. I really want to replace it with an EV, but I'm struggling to decide which car.
The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV/EUV costs around $30k - $7.5k in tax credits. That price is very hard to beat.
The Tesla Model 3 dual motor also has the tax credit, but starts ~15k higher than Bolt. I don't really care about most of the features on the Tesla, BUT I am wondering if the charging network makes it worth it. I live in a colder climate, so I'm wondering if heat pump HVAC system on the Tesla will significantly improve the range compared with the BOLT. If I go with the RWD model 3, does it handle well in the winter?
The Mustang Mach-e, just seems over priced and is only eligible for $3.75k in tax credits. I even looked at used 2021 models, but almost all of them were a similar price to a brand new Tesla Model 3 after tax credits.
Are there any other reasons not to get a BOLT and to go with something else?