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evconsiderations [2025.01.24 11:35] – [Repair and Warranty Summary Table] Steve Isenbergevconsiderations [2025.01.25 05:40] (current) – [Electric Cars for Seniors] Steve Isenberg
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 | **Hyundai Kona Electric** | Much less reliable than average       | 3 years/36,000 miles (maintenance)  | | **Hyundai Kona Electric** | Much less reliable than average       | 3 years/36,000 miles (maintenance)  |
 | **Kia EV6**          | 4.0 out of 5.0 (3rd out of 32 brands)    | 3 years/36,000 miles (maintenance)  | | **Kia EV6**          | 4.0 out of 5.0 (3rd out of 32 brands)    | 3 years/36,000 miles (maintenance)  |
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 =====For Comparison, Pricing for Toyota Hybrid Cars===== =====For Comparison, Pricing for Toyota Hybrid Cars=====
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 | Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | $33,375         | Up to $40,070   | | Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | $33,375         | Up to $40,070   |
 | Toyota Camry Hybrid         | $28,700         | Up to $35,995   | | Toyota Camry Hybrid         | $28,700         | Up to $35,995   |
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 +===== Repair Ratings for These Three Toyota Cars =====
 +
 +==== 2025 Toyota Prius Hybrid ====
 +  * **Average Annual Repair Cost:** Approximately **$408**
 +  * **Reliability Rating:** Generally considered to have **excellent ownership costs**. While repairs may be more frequent than average, they are typically not severe.
 +  * **Consumer Rating:** Owners rated the **2025 Prius** quality a **5 out of 5**.
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 +==== 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid ====
 +  * **Reliability Expectation:** Expected to have about **average reliability** compared to other new cars.
 +  * **Warranty Coverage:** 
 +    * Limited warranty covers **3 years or 36,000 miles**.
 +    * Powertrain warranty covers **5 years or 60,000 miles**.
 +    * Hybrid components are covered for **10 years or 150,000 miles**.
 +
 +==== 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid ====
 +  * **Average Annual Repair Cost:** Approximately **$388**
 +  * **Reliability Rating:** Expected to have about **average reliability** compared to the average new car. Repairs are generally **less severe and less frequent** than average.
 +  * **Consumer Rating:** The **2025 Camry** received an overall rating of **90**, which is slightly below the previous model's rating.
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 +==== Summary Table ====
 +^ Vehicle                     ^ Average Annual Repair Cost  ^ Reliability Rating         ^
 +| **Toyota Prius Hybrid**     | $408                        | Excellent ownership costs   |
 +| **Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid** | Average reliability      | Good warranty coverage      |
 +| **Toyota Camry Hybrid**     | $388                        | Average reliability         |
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 +====Electric Cars for Seniors====
 +Extracted from 1/15/2025 [[https://ev.aaa.com/articles/electric-cars-for-seniors/|AAA article]]
 +
 +^Type^Model^Approx price^Range^Notes^
 +|EV|Nissan Leaf|$28,140|212 miles|
 +|EV|Hyundai Kona Electric SUV|$33,000|200-261 miles|Charges more slowly|
 +|EV|Ford Mustng Mach-E|$40,000|320 miles|
 +|EV|Kia EV6|$42,600|232 miles|Crossover SUV; lane-keeping guidance, forward collision warnings|
 +|Hybrid|Honda Accord Hybrid Touring|$40,000|44 mpg|high deck in rear (limits visibility), sloping ceiling affects access in the rear|
 +|Hybrid|Toyota Camry Hybrid|$29,000|52 mpg|
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