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Yes there are a lot of variables. That said, the point is, no one should be buying a Tesla specifically for cost savings. There are plenty of reasons to buy a T
by SlightlyLeftPad 2y ago
Yes there are a lot of variables. That said, the point is, no one should be buying a Tesla specifically for cost savings. There are plenty of reasons to buy a Tesla and plenty of reasons not to.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoTesla or EVs in general? I think the numbers can work out for either, but depend largely on your solar install cost and rate.
- SlightlyLeftPad 2y agoI think Teslas in particular are hard to justify purely financially. They’re not alone; Lucids, Rivians, some VWs fit in that category as well. Of course there are many other reasons to choose those cars but it’s not really to “save” money necessarily. They’re still cool cars with a lot to like. It just ends up being pretty close to a wash at the end of the day. With access to Tesla’s charging network, that makes literally all other cheaper EVs significantly more appealing for me. I love the convenience of EVs personally and don’t see myself switching back to gas regardless but hybrids lately have been looking more attractive given the price of electricity in CA lately. Having a full solar system already, there’s not a lot I can do to ease the pressure.
- lotsofpulp 2y agoWhich comparable EV is cheaper than Model 3 and Model Y? I bought a 3 row AWD Model Y for $49k (excluding tax credit), and I didn’t see any other EV that came close in terms of performance, battery, space, and track record relative to price. Throw in the $7,500 tax credit, and I would love to see an alternative with CarPlay at $42k that can seat 5 adults and 2 kids.