The Real Cost of EV Driving
Buying an electric vehicle is a huge upgrade. However, relying on standard 120V wall outlets or hunting down public fast chargers is a massive headache. Plugging into a standard wall outlet means waiting up to 40 hours to fully charge a completely dead battery. Gaining only a painful 3 to 5 miles range per hour. That leaves you constantly managing your range and stressing over unexpected miles.
If you're driving out of your way to sit at a public charging station, then premium commercial electricity rates are being paid. While also taking hours of your free time every single week. Upgrading to a dedicated Level 2 home charging station is the ultimate life hack for your wallet and your schedule.
Here is exactly how much money and time you stand to gain.
Home Power vs. The Pump and Public Grids
The math behind home charging is simple, but the savings are huge. Charging a vehicle at home overnight in the Phoenix and Scottsdale metro areas is significantly cheaper than filling up a gas tank or utilizing public commercial chargers.
The Gas Comparison
Filling up a traditional gas vehicle costs significantly more per mile than charging an EV. When gas prices sit around $3.50 a gallon, driving an electric vehicle on residential power costs a fraction of that amount. Which averages out to just under 8 cents per mile. The typical driver can save around 60%. That is significant.
The Public Charging Trap
Public fast chargers are great for road trips, but terrible for your budget. Commercial charging networks markup electricity rates significantly. Costs are three to four times more than your home utility plan. Relying entirely on public stations means you are throwing away hundreds of dollars a year in unnecessary markups.
A professionally installed 240V Level 2 charger completely flips the script. It delivers up to 40 miles of range per charging hour. Fully replenishing your battery while you sleep. You wake up every single morning with a "full tank" of electricity. No more driving out of your way to find an open public charging station. No more of your day spent charging. Win Win. There are even more ways to save with an EV charger installation. Such as localized utility rebates. Call your electric provider and simply ask about their EV rebates and how it would work for your home.
Stop Wasting Time and Money. Let Simple Electric Upgrade Your Garage.
Our expert electricians assess your power capacity. Run a dedicated circuit and install your charger perfectly. We get the job done right.
