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I think 100 miles/d could be quite common commute in some places in US (50 mins driving one way on highway withing speed limit). Also, range anxiety is mostly
by riku_iki 2y ago
I think 100 miles/d could be quite common commute in some places in US (50 mins driving one way on highway withing speed limit).
Also, range anxiety is mostly for those who is taking road trips, not for everyday commute.
And there are other factors: model3 is 10k more expensive than civic hybrid, electricity cost in California (as example from references on car prices above) is over the top.
- dangus 2y agoMy point is, a used model 3 or similar EV depreciates a lot faster than a civic hybrid, so a typical 3 year old off-lease buyer will find that both of those cars cost about the same amount of money. And sure electricity cost in California is through the roof but so is gasoline right? It’s a full dollar and a half per gallon higher than Texas according to GasBuddy. Let’s not forget about overnight off-peak EV rates that are half or less than the day rates. And then you get other benefits to EV ownership like a reduced maintenance schedule, no oil changes, if you have charging at home you never go to a gas station again unless you’re on a long trip. Saves you time.
- riku_iki 2y agoSorry, I somehow missed the point about used M3, I agree, this could be a good deal. > And sure electricity cost in California is through the roof but so is gasoline right? Gasoline maybe more expensive by 30%, but electricity N times. Last time I plugged numbers in some calculator, it was more expensive to charge Tesla on supercharger. If you have house with solar roof, or can charge off-peak, numbers could be different.