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If we know the kwh, we can extrapolate both that and situation specific numbers. Average $/kwh in the US is ~$.15. This is just like a gas car, where the conve
by _ea1k 3y ago
If we know the kwh, we can extrapolate both that and situation specific numbers. Average $/kwh in the US is ~$.15.
This is just like a gas car, where the conversation would start with mpg, not "What's your gas cost per month before and after getting gas car?" It is precisely because of the variation in both gas price and usage that it is important to start from consumption per mile and not a total price.
- mixmastamyk 3y agoAsking a random person for their kwh usage is not realistic. Dollars per month change (where they haven't changed driving drastically) is more practical.
- _ea1k 3y agoBut you aren't asking random people. You are asking EV owners on Hacker News. In general, EV owners are pretty savvy. More than most actually know what they pay per kwh and have a pretty good idea of their consumption. The biggest common mistake that I see is net vs gross.
- mixmastamyk 3y agoI was asking brightball.
- brightball 3y agoBest answer I can give: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38879366 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38879366