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My first EV was a VW e-Golf. Got it in 2019. Now we have three EVs in the family. I got the Polestar 2, the first car to have @Vivaldi available. We also have an Audi e-Tron.
Most of the time we charge at home. It is easiest and most of the time we do not drive far enough to have to charge somewhere else. When we do, there are fast chargers.
The cost of charging is a lot less than using gasoline.
The range of these cars is not as large as many of the newer models, but it does not matter, most of the time.
If you have never tried an EV, maybe next time you should give it a try. IMHO it is a much better experience.
@EcoLogicExplorer How about when charging at home?
@louiskhor then for most people it should be cheaper at about 35c/KWh, public rates are around 60-80c/KWh though
The calculation is different when you have to use public chargers, although I would think in most cases they would still be less expensive than gasoline.
If you can charge at home, it really is a clear benefit. If you can generate power yourself, even more so.
@jon @Vivaldi Yup, same here. I charge at home. Actually mostly trickle charge from a normal wall outlet.
With 3 cars, did you get a Level 2 charger put in?
I used to have the gas version of the Smart ForTwo, then I got the EV version. And it was as you said, a much better experience.
Simply having an electric drivetrain made the ride (in essentially the same car) so much smoother and more comfortable. No more feeling the car (automatically) changing gears, etc.
Yes, started with a slow charger as well, but now I have 3 Level 2 chargers. It means all 3 cars can be charged at the same time. They are normally fully charged in less than 5 hours, even when depleted.
Yes, I think the difference is huge. No gear shifting and less noise. Not that I cannot enjoy a manual shift car every now and then, but the overall experience is just a lot better.
In Norway, where EVs are used more than in any other place, most gas stations have got or are getting chargers. What that means is that you stop, like before, to charge up your car. You grab a coffee or a small bite. A few minutes later you are ready to go again, if the charger is fast, which it mostly is.
In my case, when I take longer drives in my Polestar, 10 to 20 minutes charges are typical. Enough to grab a coffee.
@jon @Vivaldi I bought an e-Golf in 2016. It is still my only car. I charge it on a regular 120V plug, trickle charge overnight. Electricity cost is negligible for my daily commute. WAY cheaper than buying gas, and obviously much better for the environment. I hope that inexpensive EVs make a comeback, because I saved a lot of money compared to buying a gas-powered car.