I drive 25,000 miles per year- I guess a lease is a no-go?

[Propman]

Because of my 90 mile round trip commute that I usually have to make 6 days a week I have consistently averaged 22-25 thousand miles per year for the last 20 years. For this reason I have never leased a vehicle.

I have no problem installing charging stations both at home and at work so the typical range of an EV is fine. I test drove all of them and the i3 was the best of the lot for my needs.

I just hate buying a car that might well be obsolete in 3 years with the way EVs are advancing. But with the amount of miles I drive I'm worried that a lease wouldn't be practical.

I have come here looking for any and all advice.

Thank you!!

 

[timf]

You can prepay for as many miles as you expect to use. All it does is raise your monthly payment.

 

[barrychan]

or just pay the extra miles when return the car, you are right about the EVs ....probably better range and more functions and even cheaper.....supply and demand.

 

[janner]

If you do 25,000 miles a year then in four years time you should be replacing it anyway, lease or not.

In terms of 'obsolete' the promised doubling of battery capacity (250wHrs/kg) is expected in 2019/2020 perfectly matching your need for a replacement car once yours reaches 100,000miles.