On a nicer note...Factually incorrect.
The average residential rate for PG&E customers is now $0.45!!! (citation though I don't need one since I live in SF Bay Area)
PG&E Electric Rates in 2024: How to Lower Your Essential Electricity Costs
PG&E electric rates are some of the highest in California and more than double the national average. Here's how to lower your electricity costs.www.solar.com
But it's not just about the absolute cost, it's about the rapid change. Even if it's still cheaper to charge an EV in the Bay Area than buy gas, the point is it is much closer than it was just a few years ago.
A Timeline of PG&E’s Rate Increases – And How to Reduce Your Bill
PG&E rates have soared in recent years. Is there any escape? Luckily, there are ways for California homeowners to save on PG&E. Here’s how.blog.citadelrs.com
The average rate has doubled in 4 years! What used to be a big selling point to push people on the fence to an EV is now basically gone in California.
And it's not coming back as utilities like PG&E are planning even more rate hikes.
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Wow, that's pretty short-sighted for PG&E to charge so much. Solar is a fairly fixed cost, so they are just encouraging solar. If it weren't for a struggling economy they could make it a buck it so we can all move on. (This reminds me of ICE prices - so high now that inventory is stagnant as people consider the alternatives).
Here's a question: Does the ave person even have a sense for their own electricity costs, and further compare this to gas? (Not the whole bill, but where/how the power was used). Based on my conversations with folks, there is little awareness. kWh? Blank face. Leave lights on - don't know the cost. How much to run the Hot-tub... no clue. A common question (after the where is answered) is how much to charge an EV. It's evidence that some are looking at their cash weekly outflows. It's all short-term thinking really as folks have not caught on to total cost of ownership just yet. That's where they could get burned (post-warranty) in either crazy depreciation and/or repairs.
I would expect very few consumers saying, "I always wanted an EV but now it will cost too much to charge, so never mind." This might be the case where education is low. It requires math (or fear spreading). Some here might think you're trying to propagate this point to slow the transition, just a hunch based on feedback.
So charging costs are a fair point, but I really don't think it will move the needle even if it were surrounded by rare earth magnets. Good info none the less, and thanks. Maybe Cal will eventually buy power from Az in exchange for water. I'm counting on it!