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My local utility has an EV program where if you install a ChargePoint and agree to only charge between 10 PM and noon the next day, you pay $0.08/kWh vs $0.16/kWH. Catch is if you use ANY power from the ChargePoint outside of that window, you lose the benefit for the full month that the 'indiscretion' happened. They require ChargePoint because they communicate with it to know how much and when you charged so you're billed correctly.
I haven't yet installed the ChargePoint, but I believe they (or I) program it to only charge the car during those periods which means the Tesla will be unplugged anytime outside that window - even if physically plugged in.
I know a happy Tesla is a plugged in Tesla but curious what thoughts are on whether its really a big deal to let the car use the battery to maintain temperature, etc. I see this really only being an issue if I get home from work (6 PM) and the car waits until 10 PM to charge.
Thx
I haven't yet installed the ChargePoint, but I believe they (or I) program it to only charge the car during those periods which means the Tesla will be unplugged anytime outside that window - even if physically plugged in.
I know a happy Tesla is a plugged in Tesla but curious what thoughts are on whether its really a big deal to let the car use the battery to maintain temperature, etc. I see this really only being an issue if I get home from work (6 PM) and the car waits until 10 PM to charge.
Thx