olivia said:
Randy said:
olivia said:
emma said:
olivia said:
emma said:
Yes, it’s a great car for you.
65 mph isn’t bad for efficiency. EVs do get a bit less efficient the faster you go, but it’s not really noticeable until you’re above 65 mph. The EV6 has a pretty good aerodynamic design, and I still get around 3.4-3.6 mi/kWh at 70-75 mph.
As long as you can charge at home, you’ll love it. If you can’t install a home charger, though, relying only on public stations might be a headache with the mileage you’re driving. I recommend installing a Level 2 charger if possible. A NEMA 14-50 outlet would be perfect.
Great info, thank you! I’ll look into getting a charger installed. I don’t have a garage, so I’d need to get it mounted near the driveway, which is on the opposite side of the house from the fuse panel. Any idea how much an install like that might cost?
Long cable runs aren’t cheap, especially if you’re installing a 50-amp circuit. The wire and conduit alone could cost a few hundred dollars depending on how far you need to run it.
But there are often tax refunds available (usually around 30% of the cost), and the charger itself can run about $500 for a 40-amp rated unit.
The good news is that your gas savings should cover the cost of the charger pretty quickly. With your commute, you’re looking at about 19,000 miles per year. In a Telluride, that’s around 738 gallons of gas. At the current national average of $3.71/gal, that’s $2,740.
In the EV6, assuming 3.6 mi/kWh efficiency, you’ll use about 5,333 kWh to cover the same distance. At $0.12/kWh, that’s just $640.
So yeah, you’ll make back the cost of the charger and installation in about a year!
I crunched the numbers recently, and I’ll be saving about $200 per month on gas. I pay around $0.09/kWh where I live, so it’s definitely a good financial move for me. Plus, my car payment will be lower too! I think my state offers a $750 rebate for installing a home charger.
I do have a dryer on the same side of the house—would splicing into that line be an option?
I wouldn’t mess with splitting the dryer circuit yourself. If you run the dryer and charge the car at the same time, you could overload the system and risk a fire. Better to have a pro install it properly.
Many utilities and the federal government offer rebates for EV charger installations, but they usually require a licensed electrician to do the work.
Oh, I wouldn’t DIY it. I’m not messing around with electricity!
Glad to hear it! I’ve seen too many people try to cut corners when installing EV chargers, and it’s just not worth the risk.