Posted on 04/22/2025 12:28:42 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes
The Tesla Model S is considered a mid-size sedan. Driving this electric make and model 100 miles per day will result in charging costs of $136.36 per month. Covering that same distance in a gas-powered Toyota Camry — at 32 miles per gallon and $3.90 per gallon — would total around $371 per month. Overall, it would cost approximately $235 more to drive the Camry.
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I’m also willing to pay for the convenience, not have to worry about it catching fire in my garage, not have to worry about range, not have to worry about replacing a rather expensive battery, not have to pay the higher insurance costs and faster tire wear.
Etc.
I was a fan of electric cars back in the late 70’s when I raced 1/12 scale cars. It seemed a lot better than gas. But economies of scale kicked in. e.g. it’s why large vehicles don’t do well with CVT’s, but they’re great for golf carts, etc.
I didn’t see any inclusion of towing charges when the EV runs out of juice 40 miles from a charger!
Buddy on vacation, took an EV, down to 20% they stopped to get refueled, 7 hours to get to 100%.
EVs might work if you're close to home but take them out on the road and you're inconvenienced trying to find a charging station. Plus, the EVs miles per charge are based on ideal conditions. Excessive heat, cold, snow, or hilly terrain, and you'll get less than "average" mileage.
The Camry will start in the morning.
Tesla Model S new, $79,500
Loaded Camry $34,900
Over loan term of 5 years, $743/mo more for the Tesla
The tesla has shit resale and repairs are through the roof. Try to take a 1000 mile trip.
May be EV’s are a women’s thing. Both my daughters drive EV’s (both Chevy’s) and love driving around town and daily commute to work. The cars run quieter, can charge at home, no need to stop at gas stations, no tune-ups, no changing oil & filter. Women do not enjoy doing those things. I did my own oil changes for 55 years. Now I just drive into 10-minute oil change place.
For those who don’t live in California (the vast majority of us), gas is $2.40/gallon. A small price to pay for the autonomy and freedom to travel when we want and where we want.
Not in Hawaii!
Thanks to Democrats, my electric bill averages $0.55 per kWh!
I do not own an EV and never will. Driving long distance in an EV does not scare me since there are charging stations plenty. What scares me is a highway closed due to bad accident on a cold night. There was just such incident on I-95, EV drivers ran out of battery and were seen walking on the highway trying to find a heated shelter in Trucks.
1. 100 miles per day/ 36,500 miles per year is pretty high for most car owners.
2. After three years what is the original cost vs the trade-in value of the two cars?
3. What is the insurance cost of the two cars?
4. How many years/miles before a Tesla battery needs replacemnt?
No worries, the greenies will soon install turbines in ocean to generate electricity from waves. /jk
They’ll figure it out someday.
Right now its not feasible to go electric.
I see hybrids more in the future untill they figure it out.
They already have.
Another consideration is that many EVs are designed for cities and towns. This way there is plenty of opportunities for the regenerative braking to help charge the battery. Out on a highway, gas vehicles have an advantage.
I almost nearly rent a Nissan Altima when I travel. Great gas mileage, don’t have to worry about finding a charging station, and decent room since I usually travel alone on business. I’ve rented and had a few EVs and just don’t like them. I am curious though about how hydrogen engines when they become more mainstream.
Yes, they don’t seem to put a cost on all the lost time waiting for the EV to charge vs the few minutes to fuel and longer range of a ICE vehicle.
Predictable commute + garage charger + owning a second gas powered car = electric success. I have a co-worker that lives far from work who claims he saves about $250 a month in gas since he bought a Tesla. Electric motors are superior to gasoline engines for vehicles but the refueling is not yet practical for several critical situations. There are many, myself included, for whom electric makes sense, it was only a problem when the gov tried to ram them down everyone else’s throat.
Hybrids sound interesting. Does the battery needs to be charges at home from wall outlet or is it strictly regenerative charging?
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