I agree with Corbin. You will need the transmission to get both decent acceleration and top speed, and also to make it easier for your wife to drive. I don't see why you want to keep the engine if you only need 30 miles range.You can get used Leaf or Volt cells at lower usable $/kWh than you can buy new traction lead acid cells. They will last longer and have less capacity loss in cold weather. A used 24kWh Leaf pack with low miles, will easily give you over 50 miles range in a 3500 lb vehicle.
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