What about the RAV4 Prime (PHEV)? It is supposed to have a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 seconds.

Also (as others have mentioned), a used BMW i3.

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I’m 6'5" and live in San Francisco too. How about a Honda CRX or Jeep TJ? First-gen MINI Cooper as mentioned is a good option too. Also consider a Chevy Bolt.

A PHEV version is coming... supposedly.

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Well-written. Thank you.

Thanks for this article.

I wonder about the plug-in Q5 versus the plug-in X3 as a replacement for our lifted old Honda Odyssey,* but am not heading out anytime soon to a dealership. I want to know what they are like to drive on EV mode and whether or not three kids fit in the back seat. Both recently hit the local dealers...

Thank you. I can’t wait for the new Jeeps - which can wait. Stay safe, though.

Thank you. I can’t wait for the new Jeeps - which can wait. Stay safe, though.

The Prime also has a 5.9 second 0-60 mph time, supposedly. This is exactly what a PHEV should be: decent electric range coupled with a punchy electric motor all wrapped up in a crossover package. 

We are looking to replace our 170K mile 2005 Acura MDX (Honda Odyssey with a lift kit, anyone?). It’s been regularly maintained, and to no surprises, the maintenance and repair bills have been steadily increasing with age.

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The dead Alfa engine would make a sweet coffee table with a plexiglass top.

So much awesome.  Even if the take rare is low, at least there is a take rate. 

Sounds like San Francisco. Our visionary leaders want to tear down the freeways which will push traffic into Daly City and South City... meanwhile we can’t even build the Central Subway into North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. I love driving and understand the need to reduce individual miles traveled in an urban area.…

Sugar snacks. I like that. Well said.

Because there are few incentives to think long-term over the short-term.