LEASING AND CHARGING HER ARIYA FOR BASICALLY FREE! COLORADO MAKES DRIVING ELECTRIC CRAZY CHEAP

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This episode features Lacey detailing her experience leasing a 2023 Nissan Ariya Engage Plus e-4ORCE in Colorado. The primary draw was an exceptionally favorable lease deal, significantly reduced by substantial state and local incentives, making the monthly cost remarkably low, almost covering insurance as well. Lacey highlights the Ariya's luxurious interior and comfortable driving experience, contrasting it with her previous gasoline car and a brief stint with a Tesla Model 3. While she praises the Ariya's overall appeal and the financial benefits, she notes a significant drawback: the lack of strong regenerative braking, requiring manual adjustments each drive to maximize it. She also recounts a challenging experience with public charging reliability during a snowstorm in Colorado Springs, where she encountered a faulty charger and charging deserts, emphasizing the importance of thorough charger research. Despite these issues, Lacey remains committed to EVs and recommends the Ariya, particularly for those who can leverage similar incentive-driven lease deals and are not prioritizing aggressive regenerative braking.