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Thanks for the feedback. How much down payment did you put down for your car and what is your monthly payment if you don't mind me asking?

Wife was adamant that we didn't put anything down and roll everything into the monthly payment. We ended up with $263 per month for a 10,000 mile 3 year lease on a 2016 SE base model. Here is how the lease broke down: Capitalized Cost Reduction: $7500 First monthly payment: $263.51...

Thanks. I will check out the Volta website. We spend most of our time in the South Bay: Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose and Milpitas area.

Thanks. I just remembered reading somewhere that certain stations might be free. Since I'm new to this whole electric car business, I thought I'd ask.

Thanks. Is the 'Rent Charge' expressed in dollars or as a percentage? Would it be obvious if it were higher than normal?

Is charging the eGolf at ChargePoint locations free if you live in the Bay Area? If not, are there any public places around the Bay Area (not counting office locations) where you can charge your car for free?

I am looking to get the base SE model soon. However the lack of multi-function steering wheel bothers me a bit. However CarPlay support as standard is a welcome addition. So my question: Does the CarPlay functionality make up for lack of steering wheel buttons/functions for making and...

Here are the differences I am aware of between the SE and the SEL models for 2016: SE vs SEL: - Halogen vs LED headlights - Cloth vs leatherette seats - No parking sensor vs parking sensor - 6.5" touch screen infotainment system vs 8" screen - No navigation vs navigation - DC fast charge is an...

Just got this quote for a 2016 eGolf SE from Volkswagen Hayward in the SF Bay Area: - $2500 down + drive-off fee ($2200-$2500 estimated by dealer) - $79+tax per month - 36 month lease - 7,500 miles per year - $15 per month more for 10,000 miles per year This is the first time we will be...