forum thread Posted by zheka160 • Dec 9, 2024
Dec 9, 2024 10:36 PM
forum thread Posted by zheka160 • Dec 9, 2024
Dec 9, 2024 10:36 PM
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Might be per state. Guess it depends how much transparency they want to give - not that we (here) have any choice beyond the supplier of the generation.
Having replaced an ICE car with a comparable model EV (not a Tesla) in the fall, my fuel costs are about 40% of what they were in the winter and 30% or less in the warmer months.
My insurance did increase slightly, but no different than if I had gotten a new car that was not an EV. Tires are more expensive and won't last as long, however brakes last much longer and there is a lot less standard maintenance.
On the whole the operational costs are no question lower. With the amount I drive (and I won't be using it for road trips), the bigger things for me are as others pointed out, never having to go to a gas station (time) and the much better driving experience. Long term this is also the way things are heading. Since I needed a new vehicle and there are some pretty good lease deals available with the tax credits, the upfront costs are also about the same or maybe slightly less than if I had gone with a non-EV.
It's pretty great to plug in the car at night, have the car warmed up and ready to go in the morning and have a quieter and smoother drive.
Might be per state. Guess it depends how much transparency they want to give - not that we (here) have any choice beyond the supplier of the generation.
The other benefit of Universal Wall Charger is support for feed of house electric panel from car battery. This is very much work in progress and is currently enabled for Cybertruck only. At the same time Tesla chargers have good design and use quality parts so expected lifetime of their charger is longer than for other manufacturers. It is possible that this PowerShare functionality would become reality and you will get some real benefit for $100 price difference.