Our EV Experiences
PAGE INDEX
Charging | Electricity Costs | Road Trip Experiences | Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
From 2 ICE cars to 1 EV
TIMELINE
Aug 2020: We went from two cars to one
because it felt like we always had at least one car in the garage
Dec 2021: We went from an ICE SUV to an electric SUV
2024: So far, so good :)
Aug 2020: We went from two cars to one
because it felt like we always had at least one car in the garage
Dec 2021: We went from an ICE SUV to an electric SUV
2024: So far, so good :)
CHARGING @Home & Traveling
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COSTS - Gas vs. Electricity
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ROAD TRIP Experiences
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of car do you have?
A: A Tesla Model Y (SUV). It's fully electric (i.e. not a hybrid).
Q: How far can you drive on a single charge?
A: The quoted range is 330 miles, but the furthest we've traveled on the highway on a single charge is 261 miles (which took the battery from 98% to 6%.) Range isn't important at home because we charge from home most days/nights and have generally stopped thinking about the need to power our car.
This video explains some charging fundamentals in easy to understand language.
Q: How long does it take to charge the car?
A: It depends :)
We mostly charge from home during the day, as needed, with excess electricity generated by our solar panels. Occasionally, we charge at night. Read More about charging from home.
When we travel, we usually use Tesla Superchargers. We've driven >30,000 road trip miles in 25 months and and documented our charging experiences.
Q: How big is the car?
A: Our car seats 5. (The Model Y is also available in a 7-seat configuration.)
It has 76 cu ft of cargo space (13 cu ft more than our previous car, a GMC Terrain).
It is about 1-inch longer than the 2018 GMC Terrain it replaced.
Q: As more EVs are sold, is demand for electricity increasing in the US?
A: According to this article, demand for electricity is decreasing as more EVs are sold.
Q: Isn't disposing of old EV batteries really bad for the environment?
A: It appears that capitalism is already solving that old concern, as described in this video.
Q: Aren't sales of EVs starting to drop?
A: Only if you live in these 10 states: Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Wyoming, Louisiana, South Dakota, West Virginia, and North Dakota. They're increasing everywhere else, and overall, sales are increasing at the national level in the US according to this article.
A: A Tesla Model Y (SUV). It's fully electric (i.e. not a hybrid).
Q: How far can you drive on a single charge?
A: The quoted range is 330 miles, but the furthest we've traveled on the highway on a single charge is 261 miles (which took the battery from 98% to 6%.) Range isn't important at home because we charge from home most days/nights and have generally stopped thinking about the need to power our car.
This video explains some charging fundamentals in easy to understand language.
Q: How long does it take to charge the car?
A: It depends :)
We mostly charge from home during the day, as needed, with excess electricity generated by our solar panels. Occasionally, we charge at night. Read More about charging from home.
When we travel, we usually use Tesla Superchargers. We've driven >30,000 road trip miles in 25 months and and documented our charging experiences.
Q: How big is the car?
A: Our car seats 5. (The Model Y is also available in a 7-seat configuration.)
It has 76 cu ft of cargo space (13 cu ft more than our previous car, a GMC Terrain).
It is about 1-inch longer than the 2018 GMC Terrain it replaced.
Q: As more EVs are sold, is demand for electricity increasing in the US?
A: According to this article, demand for electricity is decreasing as more EVs are sold.
Q: Isn't disposing of old EV batteries really bad for the environment?
A: It appears that capitalism is already solving that old concern, as described in this video.
Q: Aren't sales of EVs starting to drop?
A: Only if you live in these 10 states: Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Wyoming, Louisiana, South Dakota, West Virginia, and North Dakota. They're increasing everywhere else, and overall, sales are increasing at the national level in the US according to this article.
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Q: Is it true that EVs are more expensive that ICE cars, it takes longer to charge an EV than fill up a tank of gas, EVs are actually worse for the environment than ICE cars, and EV owners are totally hosed if the electricity goes out?
A: See the info below for answers ...
A: See the info below for answers ...
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