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--- evconsiderations [2025.01.24 11:29] – [4. Kia EV6] Steve Isenberg
+++ evconsiderations [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)  |
 | **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=====
+==== 2025 Toyota Prius Hybrid ====
+  * **Starting Price:** Approximately **$29,485**
+  * **Price Range:** Up to **$36,500** depending on the trim and options.
+  * **Trim Examples:**
+    * **LE:** Around **$28,350**
+    * **XLE:** Approximately **$31,868**
+    * **Nightshade Edition:** Around **$34,000**
+==== 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid ====
+  * **Starting Price:** From **$33,375**
+  * **Price Range:** Up to **$40,070** depending on the trim and options.
+  * **Trim Examples:**
+    * **Prius Plug-In Hybrid SE:** Starting at **$33,375**
+    * **Prius Plug-In Hybrid XSE:** Starting at **$36,625**
+    * **Prius Plug-In Hybrid XSE Premium:** Starting at **$40,070**
+==== 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid ====
+  * **Starting Price:** Approximately **$28,700**
+  * **Price Range:** From **$28,700** to **$35,995** depending on the trim and options.
+  * **Trim Examples:**
+    * **LE:** Starting at **$28,700**
+    * **SE:** Approximately **$31,000**
+    * **XLE:** Around **$33,700**
+    * **XSE:** Starting at about **$34,900**
+==== Summary Table ====
+^ Vehicle                     ^ Starting Price  ^ Price Range     ^
+| Toyota Prius Hybrid         | $29,485         | Up to $36,500   |
+| Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | $33,375         | Up to $40,070   |
+| Toyota Camry Hybrid         | $28,700         | Up to $35,995   |
+===== 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**.
+==== 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.
+==== 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         |
+====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|