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Lemmiers that own a non-Tesla EV with a charging station at home, how's your experience been? (self.seattle)

submitted 1 month ago by Trilogy3452 to c/seattle

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Trying to figure out leasing/buying an EV with a place that has lvl 2 charging. Heard anecdotes that are mostly negative. How's your experience been?

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[–] ch00f 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Got it. I ask because I have a Tesla and my experience is pretty typical for any EV. I have a hardwired Tesla EVSE, but it just as easily could be a J1772 unit for use with other brand vehicles.

As far as anecdotes, if you have L2 charging available in a dedicated parking space (so you can be sure to plug in every night), it’s a no-brainer.

Imagine basically never having to worry about getting gas or fluctuating gas prices. You wake up every day with a full tank, and all you have to do is spend 5 seconds plugging in every night.

[–] Trilogy3452 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

The no gas station visits part is what excites me the most actually haha

[–] ch00f 2 points 1 month ago

Yeah, probably the most undersold feature of EVs. Even the pro EV ads show people "conveniently" charging at grocery stores. If you have a way to charge at home, you're golden. I never really think about fuel unless I plan on driving 200+ miles in a day which involves a lot of other planning anyway.