EV owners of today and tomorrow
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WinterDeere
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We get those crazy dumpings too, almost tropical-level intensity... but that never lasts very long. So, you go inside and make dinner, and then head back out to the driveway 30 minutes later to plug in. Opinions will vary, but for me, this still beats driving to a gas station and waiting by a pump.My wife's on her own during a rain storm around here. We rarely get a nice soaking or a drizzle.
We get a whole lake dumped on us in seconds. When it opens up, you bail and hope your spouse is standing by the door to drag you inside
Now, if I could have my ICE and a gas pump in my own garage, that'd be great. But our fuel usage is not high enough to justify that, or to keep fuel fresh in any reasonable delivered quantity.
wawajake
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I find it interesting that when I originally brought up charging EVs in rain or snow it was in the context of Grumpy suggesting that everyone including those without garages could still plug in to typical 15 amp 120volt plug ins like he does. My point , that obviously I was not clear enough with, was that some of that demographic of driveway parkers or street or apartment dwellers would be running diy extension cords with plugs thru snowbanks or rain to get to their EV car and then of course the questionable safety and or breakers kicking out , and you waking up to a car not charged. But then I also didn't bring up the other concern that a 15 amp 120volt EV charge would take what 12 ? 20 ? or more hours to charge a EV , hopefully you didn't get below 30 % ? The day before. But I digress suffice it to say my example was not due to a EV owner being afraid to get wet. Now with that said .....I am going fishing, it is 40 degrees F this morn and I best get going before season ends.
CloverKnollFarms
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Well, I did the calculations. A used Model 3 would save us about $100/mo in fueling costs... But, the insurance increase would eat into that pretty readily. So, it's nearly a wash, still.
WinterDeere
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Enjoy! Best weather of the year, from now to Thanksgiving, IMO.
CloverKnollFarms
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Also, charging on 110v is almost a no go. Like 3 miles per hour of charging? People can't string extension cords to their cars and keep them charged
Grumpycat
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You pretend she might drive an EV if the EV had (very expensive and inefficient) wireless charging. Yet admit to being too cheap to provide an awning, canopy, carport, or garage for your wife, just to try to score a debate point against me.Possibly… If I was there at the time.
I was waiting for grump or trad to
suggest I build another garage.
But then, her 36 mpg car is cheaper than electric charging here, so it’s all just for internet conversation
Forget your wife, the tractor sleeps warm and dry!
Grumpycat
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Find me a 500 hp car that gets 36 mpg, and we can talk!
2024 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels)
Fuel Economy of the 2024 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels). Compare the gas mileage and greenhouse gas emissions of the 2024 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) side-by-side with other cars and trucks
fueleconomy.gov
However this model probably has near 500HP and is certainly faster than what you are currently driving:
2024 Tesla Model S
Fuel Economy of the 2024 Tesla Model S. Compare the gas mileage and greenhouse gas emissions of the 2024 Tesla Model S side-by-side with other cars and trucks
fueleconomy.gov
Grumpycat
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5 MPH. And "so what? Is plugged in for 12 hours or more." I'll use the 240 50A circuit after a 200 mile trip.
Over 90% of my charging is on 120V. I know of what I speak.
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