The Tesla Model S should get you there :-))

Isn't that $$$?

more than that

My vote goes to the Toyota Prius. Its a gasoline engine/electric hybrid. Its fuel mileage is very good and you won't get stranded as long as you remember to fill the gas tank. You have the gasoline engine to supply cabin heat in cold weather. Other auto makers also make similar vehicles, but I recommend the Toyota because they have been making this model for a number of years, and have learned how to take care of the battery pack when recharging.

a friend of mine is in the process of deciding what to do about his prius battery. either reman, or new? i'm glad i don't have those problems!!

to: 300ft_anin

Failing or failed battery packs is a problem with electric or hybrid autos. I don't own one so do not have any personal experience to voice. I expect its more of a problem with used ones; The first owner may have detected reduced performance of his battery and passed the vehicle along rather than to invest the money is an auto that may be 5 yrs old or more.

My experience with batteries in general makes me suspect of a battery pack that is 5 yrs old or more. If I were in the market for a Prius, I'd research the expected life of its battery pack. There might be information in the original warranty about battery life.

yeah, his is a 2007. bought used a few years back, doesn't have excessive miles. i looked at a video showing how to remove the battery and looks like a PITA. knowing that plastic panels don't like coming off voluntarily it's not something i would want to mess with. then there's the battery $, i wonder how many people step into these hybrids not knowing that this issue WILL arise someday.

I am interested in the plug-in Prius; are there any SUVs with plug-in feature?

Chrysler Pacifica has a model that offers 50 miles electric, but I guess that is a mini-van.

The all-electrics will likely appear in a big way for model year 2020. I've had a Tesla for over five years now. Battery pack is still working fine.

For me to get an all-electric, I need a 350 mile range. Some mfrs will give you a quick charge at their dealerships, but I think only Tesla has a range as high as 200 miles, and their charging stations are sparse in the NE. Regarding the Pacifica, I need more like an SUV than a minivan; (4-wheel drive); I think the $80,000+ Tesla model X might do, but, as I said above, $$$.

I drove a Prius for 7 years. Had lifetime average of 50 mpg. It was the perfect commuter car for me.

1. Toyota Camry hybrid is good too, 44 mpg city and 47 mpg highway, the new ones have more power.
2. You could also buy a quiet Honda generator to charge your electric car......
3. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1094356_how-to-recharge-any-electric-car-anywhere-any-time-video

If you live where winters are cold, I'd suggest a hybrid. All-electric vehicles have power issues with the batteries in very cold weather.

I am not a fan of Toyotas - I find them unexciting to drive - but they do have an extensive line-up of hybrid vehicles. They have hybrid versions of both the RAV 4 compact SUV and the bigger Highlander SUV. However, you should note that several pro reviews have said the actual mileage in testing the Highlander hybrid wasn't more than 1-2mpg better than the gas engine model.

One reason I dislike electrics and some hybrids is the CVT tranny and/or regen braking. I hate the driving characteristics of the CVT since I live in the hills, and regen braking takes getting used to.

Toyota has done a poor job in the hybrid Highlander with the regen braking system; Car & Driver really dinged them for it. C&D preferred the RAV 4, although it's pricey.

US News has a page that compares the RAV4 hybrid, Nissan Rogue hybrid, and the Honda CR-V: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/toyota/rav4-hybrid

I will say I'm not a lover of Nissan (CVTs in all vehicles, gas, hybrid and electric), but it's because they rate lower in reliability than Toyota or Honda.

Note that some hybrids have regular transmissions and standard brakes, so you need to be careful about what you're buying.

I love my 2017 Ford Edge Sport AWD SUV, which is the best handling vehicle I've had since our old Acura Integra, but was not overly impressed with the 2017 Ford Fusion (sedan) hybrid I drove recently as a loaner. Ford and Hyundai/Kia were very late getting into the hybrid market so they are still in first-gen stage, so I wouldn't recommend either mfg for hybrids at this point.

I think regen braking is essential for saving energy while stopping. I just rode with a friend who has a BMW electric (i3) and the regen braking works very well. If you drive sanely, you don't even need to use the brake pedal!

I just read about the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which has all wheel drive. Anyone know anything about it?

It doesn't look good though, it has a wrinkled bug face......

What about MB GLA250? It looks much better. :-)

Is this a hybrid?

No, but it has good gas mileage 33-35 mpg on the highway. It’s a small suv. It would cost you about $50-60 per visit to your other home 350 miles away.

Not sure if you've already bought a vehicle, mtvhike, but WSJ's Dan Neil just dropped a rave review of the new RAV-4 hybrid. Big price drop on the usual hybrid premium, 40 mpg, better acceleration and standard AWD.

Unfortunately, WSJ is subscriber only. Full link is:

WSJournal Rav-4 Hybrid

Excerpts:

2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Great Performance, Even Better Fuel Economy

The RAV4 Hybrid is quicker and more responsive, more powerful and more capable than its standard engine twin. And for only $800 extra you can save thousands in fuel costs.

WS Journal Dan Neil 19April2019

Base Price: $33,700

Price, as Tested: $38,175

Powertrain: Gas-electric hybrid, with a 2.5-liter DOHC Atkinson-cycle inline four, with dual injection and variable valve timing/lift; twin-helical gearset transmission; dual traction motor-generators (650V maximum); 244.8V/6.5 Ah sealed nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) traction battery

Power/Torque: 219 hp combined system net/240 lb-ft

Length/Width/Height/Wheelbase:180.9/73.0/67.0/105.9 inches

Curb Weight: 3,800 pounds

0-60 mph: 8 seconds

EPA Fuel Economy: 41/38/40 mpg, city/highway/combined

Cargo Volume: 37.5 cubic feet (behind second row, in moonroof-equipped model)

I ended up buying the Mitsubishi last October, primarily because it was the only PHEV available with true 4-wheel drive. My main complaint is its limited range (about 250 miles combined), even though it has a gas engine. I can charge it (overnight with the included 110 V charger) at either of my homes and can drive it around for shopping, etc. entirely on the battery. It has the following modes: Normal (the car decides whether to use the battery or not), EV (battery only), Gas only (charges the battery but doesn't use it), and 4-wheel lock. It has two electric motors (one per axle); normally only the front one is used, but if you press the 4-wheel lock button, it uses both. This feature was necessary in getting up my driveway during the icy winter we just had. I really love the regenerative braking; you can choose 5 levels and with the 5th level, it will slow down and stop if you take your foot off the gas.