I get the impression that it's actually not that big of a savings compared to a gas vehicle. Charging a Tesla Model 3 can cost anywhere from 50% to 75% of the

I get the impression that it's actually not that big of a savings compared to a gas vehicle. Charging a Tesla Model 3 can cost anywhere from 50% to 75% of the cost to go the same miles in an efficient gas-powered vehicle, depending on regional electricity pricing. When you factor in increased tire wear on the Tesla, it starts to really cut into the savings on operating costs. > I think the business model simply makes way more sense if the rental car company deals with the first and last charge for an EV. Totally agree with you there. I would be pretty pissed if I rented an EV and the battery was significantly less than 100% when I got it, and even more so if they demanded me to return it charged up. Suppose I don't have time to wait for it to charge before catching my flight. That's definitely something the rental place should be taking care of.