I promised myself this year I would see what all the hype around electric vehicles is about. However, one thing I didn’t expect was to drive a gas car again, but I did it. And after driving a Volkswagen Jetta for a week, it certainly piqued my interest in more ways than I expected.

What’s worth pointing out is that this is the cheapest vehicle I’ve tested this year, which says a lot about electric vehicles and how they work. pricing remains the biggest challenge to overcome. The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan starts at $32,715, exposing the disparity between ICE (internal fuel engine) cars and electric cars. Beyond the cost, I’m surprised by how it handles because I’ve been spoiled by the instant acceleration of electric vehicles.