u/oldRoyalsleepy

Just got the first estimate for installing a level 2 charger. We have a worst case situation, the space in the garage for the charger is over 100 feet and two crawl spaces from our basement electrical panel, and we need a new subpanel.

The estimate is over 5k.

We will probably remain in this house for less than 10 years. Our average driving per day is probably 20-30 miles. We have a 2026 Ioniq 5.

Those of you who make do with trickle charging, does that work well for you? Any advice?

If I buy a 2026 Ioniq 5 SEL AWD today, at the end of April 2026, what is the depreciation when I drive it off the lot? If I pay, say $40,000 K out the door thanks to incentives, I'm feeling pretty good about it, but how much value do you think it will retain for resale in say, two years?

I keep hearing my dad's voice saying "never buy new". I didn't regret my new Toyota Higlander 10 years ago. Will I regret this?