TCO. Total cost of ownership. I ran the numbers here: http://colintheshots.com/node/10 http://colintheshots.com/node/10 They have: 5 cents per mile variable c

TCO. Total cost of ownership. I ran the numbers here: http://colintheshots.com/node/10 http://colintheshots.com/node/10 They have: 5 cents per mile variable cost of driving. Cheapest insurance for vehicles in their price range due to five star safety ratings. Federal and state incentives. They're cheaper than regular cars, if you can find affordable financing. Right now, financing is the cheapest it's ever been if your credit is good. Think of it as buying your fuel years in advance at low interest rates.