Is it cheaper to fill up with electricity yet?

[darelldd]

Originally Posted by fcc

darrell, the video you showed simply demonstrated the amount of time it takes to plug
it in failing to show how long it takes to charge it to full....

Yup, that's the point. I don't are how long my cars spends charging. I only care how much of MY time is invested in it. Turns out that my car is parked WAY more hours than it is being driven. Might as well be charging when it is parked. It isn't doing anything else.

also just because you drive an EV vehicle does not mean it is a fit for everyone else

And nowhere, NOWHERE will you find me saying that it is the best solution for everybody. It only works as a replacement for about 80% of our 27 million automobiles.

Also I am single. I have no need for two cars.... I am not yet the typical household, which I admit could very well change!

Again, I'm not saying it is the ideal vehicle for everybody. And again - please don't make the mistake of thinking that if it doesn't work for you, then it won't work for very many others.

In the end I agree that there are more benefits then just saving money. I am envious of your setup the way you described it. But I also am the type of person who lets the EVNUTS work out the kinks before jumping in feet first. I cannot afford mistakes and
will have to wait until it fits my needs very closely and has proven itself over time.

I understand. And please be aware that if there are no early adopters, there is no way the product reaches your state of perfection. The fewer early adopters we have, the longer it takes, and the more expensive it is. We can't all wait for somebody else to do the dirty work.

Sounds like we're on the same page.

Best,

[Son of Gloin]

Originally Posted by auricchio

The quoted per-KWH prices are way too low.

I don't have time-of-use metering; since my usage is way above baseline, my top price is almost 33c per kwh.

(I can't go TOU because I work from home so I'm here all day. And to run washer/dryer/dishwasher after 8pm gets difficult, since those appliances require attendance, and that gets quite late.) The electric cost on Peak periods is horrendous.

So if I triple the $3.29/96 miles that gets me down to $3.29/32 miles. That's about equal to $4.20 gasoline in my Prius (41mpg average). It's still a bit cheaper than gasoline...but not by much.

ah ... but we don't need to IMPORT that electricity from countries that, for the most part, seem to despise us ....

[aminorjourney]

For what it's worth I think here in the UK it's certainly worth filling up with electricity.

I've been shocked every time I've filled my Prius up since selling my EV. I never noticed the cost of filling up my EV on my electricity bill, but I certainly notice the gas bill!

If the conversion is carried out in a DIY and cost effective way I think it can pay off - or if there become enough early adopters to take the price down a bit.

Nikki.

[animalcontrol]

Originally Posted by darelldd

And nowhere, NOWHERE will you find me saying that it is the best solution for everybody. It only works as a replacement for about 80% of our 27 million automobiles.
Best,

Darell,
Do you have a comprehensive list of EV available for purchase in the US right now (today)?

[fcc]

Originally Posted by animalcontrol

Darell,
Do you have a comprehensive list of EV available for purchase in the US right now (today)?

also, to me at least, more importantly the available kits to mount on your
house or garage wall so you can recharge it with options later on to install
solar panels.

i assume the confusion surrounding that area is why people want normal
outlet plugins so badly? it may simplify that part of the challenge?