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Apt Charging Flat Monthly Fee
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socaliwong
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SanDiegoM3
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Not bad but not amazing when compared to home rates.
30x260 = 7,800 miles commuting x2 = 15,000 miles a year x 250 watts / 1,000 = 3,750 KWh /0.90 = 4,166 KWh then $600 / 4,166 = $0.145 KWh
That’s pretty darn good for an apartment. Now, you won’t charge 100% at home and you’ll supercharge sometimes but I would take that deal if I were you.
If you have a second spot and the apartment won’t monitor you could let a friend charge when they come over as well.
30x260 = 7,800 miles commuting x2 = 15,000 miles a year x 250 watts / 1,000 = 3,750 KWh /0.90 = 4,166 KWh then $600 / 4,166 = $0.145 KWh
That’s pretty darn good for an apartment. Now, you won’t charge 100% at home and you’ll supercharge sometimes but I would take that deal if I were you.
If you have a second spot and the apartment won’t monitor you could let a friend charge when they come over as well.
I think if anyone got level 2 charging at home, they will charge it at home almost 100% of the time. I charge 100% at home with my Model 3 and I already have over 20k miles. It's my commute car. We took the Model X when we are on a trip and even though it has free supercharging, we charge it at home every night except on the long trips.
BTW, I think OP said 30 miles round trip. So your number should be x2 = $0.29 which is about the same as superchargers around here.. I think they are around $0.26 to 0.35. So in terms of saving money, it is probably a wash. But he does not have to make supercharger stops which is quite nice I think.
SanDiegoM3
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Price is fair, convenience is great. This is a good deal. You may use 7+kWh, daily, under good conditions, but if your commute is on the interstate then you might be using 10kWh, daily, which then means an average of 16.7c/kWh. Not bad at all. And, you may find you use more miles on the weekends, so the deal gets better.
Worth it for convenience alone even if it costs more than a Supercharger.
The US has not been on a 110 standard for many, many years. residential power is 120V.
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
What is your alternative ?
You should however find out the outlet power rating and think about how many hours a day your car can charge.
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
Not an outlet. It is a SemaConnect charging station. We have 5 of them (1 on levels 2-6) and an EVgo DC CHAdeMO/CCS on level 3. I park on level 6 since there is only one level above me (no charging station on 7) and that makes it safer.
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
Unfortunate cable management. And I cannot help but wonder about the decision to place one EVSE per level. Nonetheless, it is great to read about community charging at apartments.
SanDiegoM3
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$50 a month for a shared spot would be ridiculous. If it’s your spot that no one can take then it’s a good deal as long as you get level 2 charging.
#notCAMost apartment buildings around here offer free charging as an incentive/perk. I pay $0 a month for all the juice I can stand.
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Dmagyar
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Not so fast, what size circuit is available? Is it 50/240 volt, 30/240 or 20/120 volt or 15/120 volts? (first number is amperes/volts)
Uncle Paul
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With fixed cost unlimited electricity I guarantee that you will be driving more than just your commuter mileage. Free juice has that effect on people 
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