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1. ErroneousBosh · 1790590530 · focus · HN ↗

   "Cheaper to run" if you only count the cost of fuel versus the cost of electricity, and only if you can charge at home.

   It currently costs 85p/kWh to charge an EV near where I live if you can't charge at home, and 95p/litre for gas (my car is dual fuel).

   Then you've got the vastly more expensive insurance for EVs.

   Then you've got the cost of paying for an EV.

   Then you've got to find an EV that directly replaces the existing vehicle. There are currently no EVs on the market that can tow heavy trailers off road, which is the main reason I have a biggish 4x4.

   1. arlcode · 1790592842 · focus · HN ↗

      Wow that is super expensive.

      I usually charge at the super market (60KW) for 44ct / kwh which is not cheap but much more reasonable.

      For comparision my employer offers charging at 23ct and my home price (from the grid) would be +-30 if I could get a charger there

      1. ErroneousBosh · 1790603773 · focus · HN ↗

         It is, but the charging companies operate a cartel.

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