Viability of an EV

[davidif]

I currently live in a semi with a drive and an external power point, not an ev charger, just a weatherproof external double socket.

However, at some point next year, probably around springtime, i will more than likely move in with my partner who lives in a terraced house without off street parking or the means to charge an ev meaning I will be at the mercy of commercial charging.

I am thinking of a used Tesla Model 3 and are wondering what the viability will be using Tesla's charging network. Clearly it will be more expensive than home charging although how will it compare to fueling my current ICE (a petrol Suzuki Vitara doing around 45mpg)?

 

[Drago]

Depending on where and how, public charging still typically gives slightly better miles-per-moolah than road fuel.

Throw in reduced maintenance costs and its a winner, although Teslas tend to sit in higher insurance groups.

Unless the wiring in your house is a complete abortion or pre-dates Accy's wardrobe you want a charger on your house and get your beau to move in with you!

 

[wakemalcolm]

This really is becoming a motoring forum with a legacy cycling problem. At least we're talking more about EVs these days.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I currently live in a semi with a drive and an external power point, not an ev charger, just a weatherproof external double socket.

However, at some point next year, probably around springtime, i will more than likely move in with my partner who lives in a terraced house without off street parking or the means to charge an ev meaning I will be at the mercy of commercial charging.

I am thinking of a used Tesla Model 3 and are wondering what the viability will be using Tesla's charging network. Clearly it will be more expensive than home charging although how will it compare to fueling my current ICE (a petrol Suzuki Vitara doing around 45mpg)?

Tesla Superchargers 'out of hours rates' will see you right. c20p/Kwh so still tremendous value.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

This really is becoming a motoring forum with a legacy cycling problem.

A bit harsh!

There's plenty of disc brake & helmet chit-chat on here if you look hard enough!

 

[Drago]

Indeed. Im sure back in the summer there was a thread about pedals.

 

[SteveH80]

Indeed. Im sure back in the summer there was a thread about pedals.

Pedals? Bah, new fangled gadgets like that'll never catch on - I'm on my hobby horse again 😄

 

[Jameshow]

This really is becoming a motoring forum with a legacy cycling problem. At least we're talking more about EVs these days.

What I've prob done 100 miles this year ... On the bike!😭

 

[fossyant]

Anything other than a Tesla, given Musk has cut Ukraine's starlink access.

 

[biggs682]

Keep the Suzuki all day long

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Anything other than a Tesla, given Musk has cut Ukraine's starlink access.

Musk says otherwise, is saying it is only the US Govt that was able to do that.

...but he may be lying, of course, because it's simply awful for business.

 

[Bristolian]

Pedals? Bah, new fangled gadgets like that'll never catch on - I'm on my hobby horse again 😄

I can do you a nice line in clipless stirrups

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

Depending upon who the local council is you may be able to get cross pavement embedded gully put in pretty easily. Of course that also requires a reasonably frequent parking spot in front of the property which is not always easy.

 

[SteveH80]

I can do you a nice line in clipless stirrups

I dread to think where you're going with that 🤣

 

[Mike_P]

An EV charger can be wired to the meter box so with a driveway a metre can either be free standing or located on the house wall.