Thinking about getting a EV. Just curious why you got yours. The reasons I can think of are:

  • Environmentally friendly 🌵
  • Cheaper Fuel ⚡️
  • They are cool/trendy 😎
  • Lower maintenance 🔧

Is there anything surprising that you found out after you bought it?

    • BoringBob84@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Electricity $0.08/kwh.

      Our electricity is much more expensive because we have to pay “penalty rates” for excessive consumption (two EVs in the household). That brings the price up to almost $0.10 per kWh! - the horror! :)

      By my math (comparing $/mile of EV versus equivalent gasoline car), I drive for the equivalent fuel cost of gasoline at $0.87 / gallon.

      • dlbogosian@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I’m in Connecticut. Electricity is 26 cents /kwH. This is why I got solar.

        Solar is a big reason I want an EV. Turn my 3.75 / gallon into nothing.

        • BoringBob84@alien.topBEnglish
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          1 year ago

          According to my spreadsheet, with gasoline at $3.75 / gallon, your break-even point (not including maintenance savings) with an EV would be electricity at $0.39 / kWh. So, even if you paid $0.26 / kWh, you’d still be saving money on fuel.

          • dlbogosian@alien.topBEnglish
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            1 year ago

            oh for sure. I’m just saying, with panels installed this month, it’s like: OK GIVE ME AN EV NOW

    • tdm121@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Just curious what do you think is the percentage of cars are EV where you live ? Very unsual price discrepancy between gas and electricity. Will get real “gas savings”.