Jeep is paid for. But on gas, we are currently paying around $320 a month. For sure, $40,000 (approx) will not make sense. I am wondering if rebates and stuff will bring the price down to around the $30000 - $32000 mark (maybe a pipe dream). I just liked the concept of all electric (with a gasoline engine as more or less a generator). I would have looked into Nissan Leaf, it being all electirc, but with only (guessing realistically) 80 - 90 miles range, that is cutting it close. Guess we will keep looking. Wish the Prius did not look so boring *hides from Jim*