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I’ve known a lot of people to say this, only to buy a gas powered vehicle when they realize that Teslas aren’t as cheap as they thought. The price gets even higher when they realize they need to hire an electrician to install a charging station for several thousand dollars. A Tesla Model 3 base model in white with no options will cost $41K with destination charge and no self-driving. Upgrade to the long range model,…
I’ve known a lot of people to say this, only to buy a gas powered vehicle when they realize that Teslas aren’t as cheap as they thought. The price gets even higher when they realize they need to hire an electrician to install a charging station for several thousand dollars. A Tesla Model 3 base model in white with no options will cost $41K with destination charge and no self-driving. Upgrade to the long range model,…
The cost to install an EV charging station can be as low as $500, but if it does cost more due to having to have your load center/breaker panel replaced, the US government has a 30% tax credit up to $1000 to offset the costs.
The Tesla Supercharger network is extensive [2], and continues to grow by the week; charging at one takes ~20-30 minutes. Other networks with less coverage are available for Teslas (with an adapter) and non-Teslas alike.
It does't hurt that jurisdictions continue to enact deadlines for combustion vehicle bans [3].
[1] https://insideevs.com/features/521424/tesla-model3-camry-hyb...
[2] https://supercharge.info/map
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_fossil_fuel_vehic...
I’ve known a lot of people to say this, only to buy a gas powered vehicle when they realize that Teslas aren’t as cheap as they thought. The price gets even higher when they realize they need to hire an electrician to install a charging station for several thousand dollars. A Tesla Model 3 base model in white with no options will cost $41K with destination charge and no self-driving. Upgrade to the long range model,…
A Model 3 is cheaper over five years than a Camry Hybrid considering total cost of ownership [1]. The cost to install an EV charging station can be as low as $500, but if it does cost more due to having to have your load center/breaker panel replaced, the US government has a 30% tax credit up to $1000 to offset the costs. The Tesla Supercharger network is extensive [2], and continues to grow by the week; charging at…
Doing the same math for most American states will punish the Tesla.
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A Model 3 is cheaper over five years than a Camry Hybrid considering total cost of ownership [1]. The cost to install an EV charging station can be as low as $500, but if it does cost more due to having to have your load center/breaker panel replaced, the US government has a 30% tax credit up to $1000 to offset the costs. The Tesla Supercharger network is extensive [2], and continues to grow by the week; charging at…
If you look closely at your first source, you’ll notice it’s specific to Australia, and assumes Australian prices for gas and electricity, as well a hugely different depreciation for the two cars. Doing the same math for most American states will punish the Tesla.
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A Model 3 is cheaper over five years than a Camry Hybrid considering total cost of ownership [1]. The cost to install an EV charging station can be as low as $500, but if it does cost more due to having to have your load center/breaker panel replaced, the US government has a 30% tax credit up to $1000 to offset the costs. The Tesla Supercharger network is extensive [2], and continues to grow by the week; charging at…
If you look closely at your first source, you’ll notice it’s specific to Australia, and assumes Australian prices for gas and electricity, as well a hugely different depreciation for the two cars. Doing the same math for most American states will punish the Tesla.
I don’t see how this article isn’t cherry picked. - How about those in cold climates where batteries don’t last nearly as long. - upper middle-class and higher only? Most apartments don’t have hookups. Those that do don’t have enough for 10% of the residents. How many home have hookups? How many families have $10k laying around to install hookups? Beyond the fact that it’s not reasonable at all for most Americans, no…
Adding a 220 outlet isn't outrageously expensive and it is only needed once as it will work with any future EVs. Adding a circuit and outlet to my garage cost $500 and I use the charging adapter that came with the car. And as for the grid not being able to handle the load - we were able to roll out air conditioning to every home in a couple of decades. I believe this is a solvable problem.
Most people I know around here seem to have similar reservations at best. Plus the majority of vehicles here are trucks and SUVs, for which there are still very few EV options.
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A Model 3 is cheaper over five years than a Camry Hybrid considering total cost of ownership [1]. The cost to install an EV charging station can be as low as $500, but if it does cost more due to having to have your load center/breaker panel replaced, the US government has a 30% tax credit up to $1000 to offset the costs. The Tesla Supercharger network is extensive [2], and continues to grow by the week; charging at…
If you look closely at your first source, you’ll notice it’s specific to Australia, and assumes Australian prices for gas and electricity, as well a hugely different depreciation for the two cars. Doing the same math for most American states will punish the Tesla.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Adding a 220 outlet isn't outrageously expensive and it is only needed once as it will work with any future EVs. Adding a circuit and outlet to my garage cost $500 and I use the charging adapter that came with the car. And as for the grid not being able to handle the load - we were able to roll out air conditioning to every home in a couple of decades. I believe this is a solvable problem.
A solvable problem but not in the time-frame to support these 41% that are thinking about it for their next car.
I love enduro riding and MX racing though. Tried to do this electric didn't really like it. Maybe it will grow on me when it improves.