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[–] 4 points 5 months ago (1 child)

I am very happy to never use local gas stations again. Charging at home is a huge convenience.

You might take a closer look at whether you can install a charger: a nice 50a charger is a great convenience, but you could still cover your needs with less.

  • most EVs can schedule charging, so it’s only used overnight when nothing else is
  • I saw a blog about a “smart” charger that only charged when sufficient capacity was available
  • i saw a smart dryer adapter - use the 30a dryer outlet but only when the dryer isn’t running
  • you could install a 20a/240v air conditioner circuit to cover most charging needs
  • even a standard household outlet can keep up with average driving
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