I did place an order for an in-stock MY LR and if I go thru with this, it'll be my first BEV. I didn't do enough research before I ordered but it's fine if I lost $250 should I elect to not go thru with this order. So I did some research today and found that SCE doesn't really have cheap EV rates like they used to. Does it still make sense to own one as I think SC stations rates aren't that cheap either? Thanks for your insight!
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Does it make sense to own a Tesla or other EV's in So Cal?
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I did place an order for an in-stock MY LR and if I go thru with this, it'll be my first BEV. I didn't do enough research before I ordered but it's fine if I lost $250 should I elect to not go thru with this order. So I did some research today and found that SCE doesn't really have cheap EV rates like they used to. Does it still make sense to own one as I think SC stations rates aren't that cheap either? Thanks for your insight!
ucmndd
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Not sure what current SCE options are but at $0.25/kWh your “fuel” costs are about 6 cents a mile.
That’s equivalent to sub-$2/gal gas in a 30mpg car.
That’s equivalent to sub-$2/gal gas in a 30mpg car.
exxxviii
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What’s your definition of “SoCal?” 
My daughter has a Bolt in San Diego, and it is perfect there. And she does not have charging at home. No brainer for the EV life there. LA might be a different story, though.
Since you mention superchargers… do you plan on road tripping the car? And, do you have access to L2 charging at home. Those are two major EV considerations spin matter where you are.
My daughter has a Bolt in San Diego, and it is perfect there. And she does not have charging at home. No brainer for the EV life there. LA might be a different story, though.Since you mention superchargers… do you plan on road tripping the car? And, do you have access to L2 charging at home. Those are two major EV considerations spin matter where you are.
main use for this car is for work commute and not really worry about road trips really. I will install a L2 charger at home. I'm in the LA suburb.What’s your definition of “SoCal?”
Since you mention superchargers… do you plan on road tripping the car? And, do you have access to L2 charging at home. Those are two major EV considerations spin matter where you are.
1. Do you have dedicated charging at home? If no, then don't get an EV
2. Do you do long road trips and just HATE stopping? If yes, then don't get an EV
Otherwise, it's pretty much a YES for an EV
Operator64
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There are positives and negatives to owning a BEV only you can decide what’s best for you, a blanket question will get blanket answers.
if you have specific questions there are a number of knowledgeable people here that can answer them and give you the information you need to decide if the conversion is right for you.
if you have specific questions there are a number of knowledgeable people here that can answer them and give you the information you need to decide if the conversion is right for you.
thesmokingman
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If you can charge at home esp at off peak hours it's still cheaper. And if you get the Performance version it will cover the heavy right foot requirement.
Kimmi
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SEC rates for me are $0.28 which STATS tells me is $0.07 a mile. It’s the driving experience that sold me! 
thesmokingman
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Tam
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Here's SCE TOU-D-Prime with the lowest rate from 9 PM ending at 4 PM for $0.22/kWh or 19 hours out of 24 hours in a day :
Let's say your Model Y battery is 81 kWh that's good for 330 miles, then:
81 kWh x $0.22= $17.82 for 330 miles or 5.4 cents per mile which is reasonable.
Toyota Camry gas tank is 16 gallons for 32 mpg or 512-mile range.
If gas is about $4, then a gas tank is $4 x 16 Gallons = $64 for a 512-mile range.
$64/512miles = $0.125 per mile, which is doubling the expense of what you got on your Model Y
Operator64
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Don’t be surprised if your family van gets used less if you do follow through with purchase, the driving experience is great as others have stated
thesmokingman
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No more oil changes, no more brake pad changes, no more timing belts, rollers, tranny fluid flushes, no more getting under the car and getting oil all over yourself...
And the best part no more going to the gas station! You can drive by all those suckers at the pump, lololo as you drive by.
And the best part no more going to the gas station! You can drive by all those suckers at the pump, lololo as you drive by.
Stew-2
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This turned out to be more of an eye opener for me than I was expecting. You don’t realize how much time you spend getting gas, coordinating your schedule around filling up, etc until you don’t do it anymore.
RayK
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Sheet1 EV vs ICE cost per mile calculator Numbers in RED should be changed to relevant / actual values EV,2018 Model 3 LR RWD,ICE,2000 BMW 323i Cost / kWh,$0.35,Supercharger,Gas cost / gal,$4.04,Premium Wh/mile,260,Combined City/Hwy,EPA MPG,20,Combined City/Hwy Cost / mile,$0.0910,Cost / mile,$0...
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exxxviii
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Then you are a perfect candidate for an EV. They are a total joy to own and drive with those criteria behind you.
ChrisMPK
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Your situation is possibly the perfect use case for an EV of any kind. 1. Own your home and can control charging time and rates 2. Need to commute routinely which means there is a significant existing gas bill to offset. 3. Have alternate means of transport for infrequent road trips.
The biggest benefit you will likely report in a few months is not the daily cost savings, but the complete lifestyle change. No gas stations, no keys, no mechanic. Just get in and drive or have it drive for you. Depending on the length of your trips and size of your family, you may find yourself using the MY instead of your van.
The biggest benefit you will likely report in a few months is not the daily cost savings, but the complete lifestyle change. No gas stations, no keys, no mechanic. Just get in and drive or have it drive for you. Depending on the length of your trips and size of your family, you may find yourself using the MY instead of your van.
ucmndd
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I very much agree with the sentiment of your post but i do think it’s high time we stop pretending that EVs don’t need maintenance or repairs.
It’s just not true.
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