u/folkenpunch

Hey all, first time buying an EV and would love some real-world input before I commit.

My situation:

• Budget is around $22k or 23k, used
• Live in the Midwest, so I'm expecting winter range to take a real hit
• Daily commute is only about 20 miles round trip, this will mostly be a local/commuter car
• I already have a gas vehicle for road trips, so charging speed/road-trip capability isn't a huge priority for me
• Not picky on looks or styling, just want something reliable and cost-effective
• First EV, so I don't have any brand loyalty or prior experience to lean on

Cars I'm currently considering:

• Chevy Bolt EUV Premier (2022/2023)
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2022/2023)
• Tesla Model 3
• Hyundai Kona Electric

What I'm hoping to hear about:

• How's winter range actually held up for those of you daily driving in cold climates?
• Any regrets or surprises after living with one of these day to day?
• Given my short commute and local only use case, is there an obvious best pick among these, or something else I'm missing entirely?
• Any reliability/maintenance gotchas I should know about before buying used?

Appreciate any insight, trying to make a smart first EV purchase without overpaying for capability (like ultra-fast charging) I probably won't use much given my short commute.