I think your gf is right on!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

But I may be biased. Almost 2 years ago, my husband bought me an electric Audi. It did cost more than the car you're looking at, but that's not the point.

I'd been driving a hybrid Toyota Camry for 17 years and it was wearing out. Plus no camera for when I was backing up. Plus the high price of gas and smog checks.

I was more than ready for my Audi!

So I'm avoiding the high gas prices, the smog checks, the oil changes and so on. My understanding is that the car will pay for itself in about 2 years, but I'm not sure.

Best of luck! Remember that the fewer the number of gas-burning cars on the road, the better your air quality will be.