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The cost comparison should be more than just the thing that provides backup electrical power, though. The Lightning includes a vehicle and a different power sou
by edaemon 4y ago
The cost comparison should be more than just the thing that provides backup electrical power, though. The Lightning includes a vehicle and a different power source. It's an entirely different system.
Generac + truck + propane + gasoline
vs.
Truck + electricity
Over time it almost certainly works out in favor of the Lightning. Throw solar panels in as a source of power (for both your house and vehicle) and it becomes even more cost-effective.
- bluGill 4y agoSure, but I have propane for heating anyway. My generator is already pretty old and should last a lot longer, meanwhile cars rust and wear out after about 10 years.
- lupire 4y agoWith maintenance, cars last about 20years unless they get extremely high mileage.
- lupire 4y agoTruck also has insurance cost, and coat (energy, higher insurance) of using an overlarge truck for driving when you would have used a smaller car one otherwise.