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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    10 months 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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      10 months 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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        10 months 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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          10 months ago

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