An electric car finally makes financial sense
CNN
Gas prices that keep going up by the day have got a lot of people thinking about buying an electric vehicle. There is no question that electric vehicles cost much, much less to fuel than gasoline-powered models, especially with gas prices at around almost $5 a gallon on average, according to AAA.
It almost never makes sense to buy a new car just to save money on fuel, however. New cars tend to cost more money than you would save on fuel, but if you're already in the market for a new car, an electric vehicles could be an excellent option.
"Most of our analysis has shown that, from a financial perspective, if you're buying a new vehicle, it makes a lot of sense for most people to at least strongly consider an electric vehicle if it fits their lifestyle," said Chris Harto, a senior policy analyst for Consumer Reports.