Originally Posted by EricDJ
I use the bike for most trips, food, Blockbuster, etc. But most trips involve more than one of us, and packages involved.
If most of this is short range city driving, then your best bet would be to pick up an older 240sx to convert to a direct drive EV. I'm thinking you could do the conversion for under ~$8k, and have something with a ~100mile@45mph range. EVs are more efficient as you slow down, so if you can keep your foot out of it, you'll be fine. If you're one of those "I have to go 75mph on the freeway" types, instead of cruising at 50-55mph, you'll probably get stranded in an EV and hate 'em. You'll also pay ~1/10th of what you would if the 240sx were still gas. PM me if you want more info.