I noticed that our window sticker for 2013 Leaf S says the estimated "fuel" cost is $550/year. However when I used some online calculators to estimate cost of electric for charging some predicted up to $200/month! That can't be right, as we spent $250/month on gas.
I know utility rates vary, we are currently on CA Tiered E1 (not a time of day rate). According to PGE analysis using an EV A rate would actually cost us significantly more, but this of course based on our past year's usage from before we owner an EV, so we haven't been able to analyze the impact on our bill with the current tiered rate. We can't do an EV B because we are not able to install a separate meter for EV. Since DH works from home a lot we do use electric during the afternoon.
What are your average estimated charging costs per month and miles driven on average per day? If in CA, what rate did you choose and how does it work for you?
We do also have free L2 charging close to home we will make use of when possible but of course we will need to also charge at home at least part of the time.
I know utility rates vary, we are currently on CA Tiered E1 (not a time of day rate). According to PGE analysis using an EV A rate would actually cost us significantly more, but this of course based on our past year's usage from before we owner an EV, so we haven't been able to analyze the impact on our bill with the current tiered rate. We can't do an EV B because we are not able to install a separate meter for EV. Since DH works from home a lot we do use electric during the afternoon.
What are your average estimated charging costs per month and miles driven on average per day? If in CA, what rate did you choose and how does it work for you?
We do also have free L2 charging close to home we will make use of when possible but of course we will need to also charge at home at least part of the time.