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Cake day: June 26th, 2023

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  • Ok, this is something I rabbit holed on. If you want effecient space usage, you really can’t beat the Tesla model Y. Especially if you can get a low mileage used one, but be sure to avoid the 7 seat variant.

    It has soooo much usable space. I took pictures to give an idea of how it’s different than a Ford escape hybrid, which was the other car I was looking at. Side note, hybrids are terrible for space efficiency.

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    The under floor section, generally where a gas tank would go

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    Second underfloor section. In a hybrid this is usually where the battery might be.

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    On top of the tote and toiletries bags/charger three weekend suit cases and assorted crap. Notice how much space is still left there are also two pockets, one on each corner.

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    Same area, just without stuff.

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    This would be the front trunk, or where the engine is in a gas car. That’s a normal sized ice chest and some random food to the side.

    Hard to take a picture of, but there is no drive line or transmission tunnel either, so even more interior space.

    Hope this helps visually how space efficient it is.

    Edit:

    I bought one in 2022 and am averaging about $20/month in charging costs.