When I read about the
When I read about the KleenSpeed in the Friday Chronicle, with their promise of an EV for $9,995 , I was truly excited. When I found out that the cost of leasing the battery pack was $175/mo, it definitely dampened my enthusiasm. After five years that would double the price of the car. That still isn't bad, compared to the EV's that are available currently. I guess there's always a catch. Another writer hoped that they might offer a smaller battery pack (with reduced range) for a lesser amount. Sounds like a great compromise to me. The need for a 150 mile range, in a car that seems more adapted to city use, seems like overkill. Hopefully, they will work out the kinks. Overall, it seems like a big step forward towards an affordable EV! I sincerely hope they succeed.