operating cost posts and other garbage, the upfront purchase price is out reach. And no, I can't live with an old Leaf with almost no range.
We're in the Mach-e thread my friend.
Starting price for that non-Tesla EV is a rounding error near $60K CAD.
If you want to drive electric, a used Chevy Volt for $12K is a good buy, solid reliability, decades of battery longevity judging by owner surveys, and unlimited range with gas refueling. Highly recommended.
Meanwhile, premium long range EV's like the Ford Mustang Mach-e will reign over the next few years, and will be available on the used market in 5 years time for around mid-$20's.
I posted a $37K Tesla Model 3 in the other thread, with warranty, and decades of battery longevity judging by third party monitoring over tens of thousands of cars.
Cars like the Mach-e are in sub-luxury price/capability : massive touch screens, OTA updates, excellent performance and handling, all wheel drive optionally, all glass roof. These aren't Corolla's bub.
FFS a new Corolla with the trimmings is well over $27K. Time marches on. I paid $17K for my Smart Electric in 2013 taxes in with rebate. THAT was a cheap commuter, I got $9K on trade in after 4 years, total was under $200/mo taxes, fuel, maintenance, tires. It is possible to drive electric on the cheap, I've done it and continue to do so today, my 2018 Smart ED is fun to drive, short range but perfect for my commute (when I wasn't working from home).