okay, I’m a little confused or unsure why everyone touts TOCs of EVs versus ICE. I just read tons of comments on the base Model 3 and how it is such a game changer for non-EV drivers because of ownership costs. Is it just fuel that makes the largest difference?
To put it in perspective I have a Model S, a C-Max PHEV and an F-150. So I’ve got all of the bases covered. I don’t see a large change in TOC between them other than fuel. For fuel, I’ve calculated for my PHEV that about $2.05/gal of gas was the break even for my $0.14/kWh of electricity. So while there is a savings there it is not a magnitude of significance. Maybe compared to my truck, but those are different vehicle classes.
I also hear about maintenance costs. My F-150 has 106,000 miles and my only recurring maintenance on that is an oil change ever 10,000 miles or so (now most cars have algorithms to predict oil changes beyond just a mileage number.) everything else is required on both types of vehicles (rotations, alignments, tires, etc.) I’ve never had any normal engine or ICE specific maintenance on either of them.
So while I completely LOVE my model S I just don’t understand the huge difference in touting the ownership costs.
To put it in perspective I have a Model S, a C-Max PHEV and an F-150. So I’ve got all of the bases covered. I don’t see a large change in TOC between them other than fuel. For fuel, I’ve calculated for my PHEV that about $2.05/gal of gas was the break even for my $0.14/kWh of electricity. So while there is a savings there it is not a magnitude of significance. Maybe compared to my truck, but those are different vehicle classes.
I also hear about maintenance costs. My F-150 has 106,000 miles and my only recurring maintenance on that is an oil change ever 10,000 miles or so (now most cars have algorithms to predict oil changes beyond just a mileage number.) everything else is required on both types of vehicles (rotations, alignments, tires, etc.) I’ve never had any normal engine or ICE specific maintenance on either of them.
So while I completely LOVE my model S I just don’t understand the huge difference in touting the ownership costs.