[quote=AN]
Well, if you’re comparing a Leaf, you should be comparing it against a Prius. Which gets 54/50 MPG. If you drive 100k miles, you’ll need 2000 gallons, ~$3, that’s $6k in fuel cost.
With solar, that’s about $2k in electricity cost with TOU and solar. Without solar and with TOU, your cost would be ~$5k. That’s assuming you work during the day and only charge at night. If you’re a stay at home spouse and drive/charge it through out the day, it would be >$5k. So, the fuel saving it’s too big IMHO.
I don’t think $1-4k fuel saving over 100k miles is that big of a deal.
Also keep in mind not all of us have roof big enough to satisfy all of our usage. I maxed out my roof and it’s still not enough to put me at $0, so if I get an EV, i’m not sure how much it’ll cost me. I haven’t properly done the math yet.[/quote]
But then a used Prius is pricier and in general with a lot more miles on it.
if we are talking poor folks where every cent counts, are they really the types to turn on the AC in the golden afternoon peak generation period for TOU2?
The cost for EV is coming down rapidly and the used LEAF fleet does present a case for EV trickling down to the lower socioeconomic groups. I think the reason why poor folks have not taken to EVs have more to do with lack of information and knowledge.
