Its super cheap.
Even with the current “super cheap” gas prices, electric cars are still far cheaper to fuel than gasoline. My i3 gets around 4.2 – 4.5 mi/kw (I like driving it very conservatively) and when I compare that to my wife’s Honda fit that gets 36 mpg its still about 50-60% cheaper to fuel (assuming $2.39 per gallon, which is the cheapest I’ve been seeing around here lately, usually its more than that though). Our electricity costs us about 12.9 cents/kw after taxes and distribution fees, so of course if we lived in Cali or Hawaii where electric is a lot more expensive, that savings would be less. And with a less fuel efficient ICE the difference would be a lot bigger. The Fit is insanely good with gas mileage, so I’m demonstrating this to show that even with super cheap gas and a super fuel efficient car, the electric car still wins. Plus, even here in the Midwest, its pretty easy to find free charging stations. I am at work right now and my car is charging in the parking lot for free. I think that’s pretty cool. All the years I drove an ICE I never got a free tank of gas.
Even with the current “super cheap” gas prices, electric cars are still far cheaper to fuel than gasoline. My i3 gets around 4.2 – 4.5 mi/kw (I like driving it very conservatively) and when I compare that to my wife’s Honda fit that gets 36 mpg its still about 50-60% cheaper to fuel (assuming $2.39 per gallon, which is the cheapest I’ve been seeing around here lately, usually its more than that though). Our electricity costs us about 12.9 cents/kw after taxes and distribution fees, so of course if we lived in Cali or Hawaii where electric is a lot more expensive, that savings would be less. And with a less fuel efficient ICE the difference would be a lot bigger. The Fit is insanely good with gas mileage, so I’m demonstrating this to show that even with super cheap gas and a super fuel efficient car, the electric car still wins. Plus, even here in the Midwest, its pretty easy to find free charging stations. I am at work right now and my car is charging in the parking lot for free. I think that’s pretty cool. All the years I drove an ICE I never got a free tank of gas.
And did you ever hit the brakes in your ICE car and gasoline went back into your gas tank?
(regenerative braking FTW)
Jokes aside, my electricity costs to fill up my car are much less than even my Toyota Prius. “Super cheap” gas is still more expensive than electricity to fill the car (yes I realize a Tesla is expensive overall, but just speaking to that point specifically, especially when compared to similarly priced ICE cars).
Even with the current “super cheap” gas prices, electric cars are still far cheaper to fuel than gasoline. My i3 gets around 4.2 – 4.5 mi/kw (I like driving it very conservatively) and when I compare that to my wife’s Honda fit that gets 36 mpg its still about 50-60% cheaper to fuel (assuming $2.39 per gallon, which is the cheapest I’ve been seeing around here lately, usually its more than that though). Our electricity costs us about 12.9 cents/kw after taxes and distribution fees, so of course if we lived in Cali or Hawaii where electric is a lot more expensive, that savings would be less. And with a less fuel efficient ICE the difference would be a lot bigger. The Fit is insanely good with gas mileage, so I’m demonstrating this to show that even with super cheap gas and a super fuel efficient car, the electric car still wins. Plus, even here in the Midwest, its pretty easy to find free charging stations. I am at work right now and my car is charging in the parking lot for free. I think that’s pretty cool. All the years I drove an ICE I never got a free tank of gas.
And did you ever hit the brakes in your ICE car and gasoline went back into your gas tank?
(regenerative braking FTW)
Jokes aside, my electricity costs to fill up my car are much less than even my Toyota Prius. “Super cheap” gas is still more expensive than electricity to fill the car (yes I realize a Tesla is expensive overall, but just speaking to that point specifically, especially when compared to similarly priced ICE cars).
It depends where you live. However, its a dumb argument to compare costs, as that is certainly not why one buys a tesla. If you wanted to be frugal you’d get a used prius or a volt or something. A tesla is not an economic choice. The cost may be less to fill up than your prius, but after you back out the premium paid for the vehicle, it isnt any more. Again, doesnt matter as a Tesla is a status symbol.
Did they ever make the stereo system better, the one I had was terrible. Unacceptable, as are several of the accommodations for a 100k plus car. My Lexus is far better accommodated.
Even with the current “super cheap” gas prices, electric cars are still far cheaper to fuel than gasoline. My i3 gets around 4.2 – 4.5 mi/kw (I like driving it very conservatively) and when I compare that to my wife’s Honda fit that gets 36 mpg its still about 50-60% cheaper to fuel (assuming $2.39 per gallon, which is the cheapest I’ve been seeing around here lately, usually its more than that though). Our electricity costs us about 12.9 cents/kw after taxes and distribution fees, so of course if we lived in Cali or Hawaii where electric is a lot more expensive, that savings would be less. And with a less fuel efficient ICE the difference would be a lot bigger. The Fit is insanely good with gas mileage, so I’m demonstrating this to show that even with super cheap gas and a super fuel efficient car, the electric car still wins. Plus, even here in the Midwest, its pretty easy to find free charging stations. I am at work right now and my car is charging in the parking lot for free. I think that’s pretty cool. All the years I drove an ICE I never got a free tank of gas.
And did you ever hit the brakes in your ICE car and gasoline went back into your gas tank?
(regenerative braking FTW)
Jokes aside, my electricity costs to fill up my car are much less than even my Toyota Prius. “Super cheap” gas is still more expensive than electricity to fill the car (yes I realize a Tesla is expensive overall, but just speaking to that point specifically, especially when compared to similarly priced ICE cars).
It depends where you live. However, its a dumb argument to compare costs, as that is certainly not why one buys a tesla. If you wanted to be frugal you’d get a used prius or a volt or something. A tesla is not an economic choice. The cost may be less to fill up than your prius, but after you back out the premium paid for the vehicle, it isnt any more. Again, doesnt matter as a Tesla is a status symbol.
Did they ever make the stereo system better, the one I had was terrible. Unacceptable, as are several of the accommodations for a 100k plus car. My Lexus is far better accommodated.
I stand corrected, your Lexus is super cheap
Even with the current “super cheap” gas prices, electric cars are still far cheaper to fuel than gasoline. My i3 gets around 4.2 – 4.5 mi/kw (I like driving it very conservatively) and when I compare that to my wife’s Honda fit that gets 36 mpg its still about 50-60% cheaper to fuel (assuming $2.39 per gallon, which is the cheapest I’ve been seeing around here lately, usually its more than that though). Our electricity costs us about 12.9 cents/kw after taxes and distribution fees, so of course if we lived in Cali or Hawaii where electric is a lot more expensive, that savings would be less. And with a less fuel efficient ICE the difference would be a lot bigger. The Fit is insanely good with gas mileage, so I’m demonstrating this to show that even with super cheap gas and a super fuel efficient car, the electric car still wins. Plus, even here in the Midwest, its pretty easy to find free charging stations. I am at work right now and my car is charging in the parking lot for free. I think that’s pretty cool. All the years I drove an ICE I never got a free tank of gas.
And did you ever hit the brakes in your ICE car and gasoline went back into your gas tank?
(regenerative braking FTW)
Jokes aside, my electricity costs to fill up my car are much less than even my Toyota Prius. “Super cheap” gas is still more expensive than electricity to fill the car (yes I realize a Tesla is expensive overall, but just speaking to that point specifically, especially when compared to similarly priced ICE cars).
It depends where you live. However, its a dumb argument to compare costs, as that is certainly not why one buys a tesla. If you wanted to be frugal you’d get a used prius or a volt or something. A tesla is not an economic choice. The cost may be less to fill up than your prius, but after you back out the premium paid for the vehicle, it isnt any more. Again, doesnt matter as a Tesla is a status symbol.
Did they ever make the stereo system better, the one I had was terrible. Unacceptable, as are several of the accommodations for a 100k plus car. My Lexus is far better accommodated.
I stand corrected, your Lexus is super cheap
Dont recall saying it was, and do recall mentioning costs is dumb when talking about a car like Tesla. It is less than half and far better appointed. We’re not in the low range of vehicles, its as @startrekdoc says, this is a different cohort of cars to consider. People dont go out and compare corollas to teslas.
If you’re in the tesla range, you’re going to be looking at lexus, mercedes, bmw, maserati, etc…Luxury, status type vehicles.
Even with the current “super cheap” gas prices, electric cars are still far cheaper to fuel than gasoline. My i3 gets around 4.2 – 4.5 mi/kw (I like driving it very conservatively) and when I compare that to my wife’s Honda fit that gets 36 mpg its still about 50-60% cheaper to fuel (assuming $2.39 per gallon, which is the cheapest I’ve been seeing around here lately, usually its more than that though). Our electricity costs us about 12.9 cents/kw after taxes and distribution fees, so of course if we lived in Cali or Hawaii where electric is a lot more expensive, that savings would be less. And with a less fuel efficient ICE the difference would be a lot bigger. The Fit is insanely good with gas mileage, so I’m demonstrating this to show that even with super cheap gas and a super fuel efficient car, the electric car still wins. Plus, even here in the Midwest, its pretty easy to find free charging stations. I am at work right now and my car is charging in the parking lot for free. I think that’s pretty cool. All the years I drove an ICE I never got a free tank of gas.
And did you ever hit the brakes in your ICE car and gasoline went back into your gas tank?
(regenerative braking FTW)
Jokes aside, my electricity costs to fill up my car are much less than even my Toyota Prius. “Super cheap” gas is still more expensive than electricity to fill the car (yes I realize a Tesla is expensive overall, but just speaking to that point specifically, especially when compared to similarly priced ICE cars).
It depends where you live. However, its a dumb argument to compare costs, as that is certainly not why one buys a tesla. If you wanted to be frugal you’d get a used prius or a volt or something. A tesla is not an economic choice. The cost may be less to fill up than your prius, but after you back out the premium paid for the vehicle, it isnt any more. Again, doesnt matter as a Tesla is a status symbol.
Did they ever make the stereo system better, the one I had was terrible. Unacceptable, as are several of the accommodations for a 100k plus car. My Lexus is far better accommodated.
I stand corrected, your Lexus is super cheap
Dont recall saying it was, and do recall mentioning costs is dumb when talking about a car like Tesla. It is less than half and far better appointed. We’re not in the low range of vehicles, its as @startrekdoc says, this is a different cohort of cars to consider. People dont go out and compare corollas to teslas.
If you’re in the tesla range, you’re going to be looking at lexus, mercedes, bmw, maserati, etc…Luxury, status type vehicles.
I know this is a financial forum but you gotta lighten up, I was just kidding. As @startrekdoc says, when you compare an EV to a comparably priced ICE car, the cost of ownership is much less. Not all Teslas cost 100K+ (a common misconception) especially when the Model 3 comes out this Summer.
Zaphod — for those in the Central Valley of California, you can drive a Fiat 500e FOR FREE for three years. I don’t think you can get much cheaper than free
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