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We have two. One has only been to a public charging station a single time to test the Tesla adapter I bought just in case, the other sees public charging maybe 6-8 times per YEAR. This pattern holds true for 80% of EV charging...

I’ve never waited either, though I have taken the last open spot twice. I’ve only even seen people waiting a handful of times.

It fluctuates depending on location, time, and how active that particular location is but generally it’s around $.45-$.50. I’ve seen $1.00 before (I think it was in CT). And that’s just Tesla. I’ve seen Chargepoints in parking garages that were higher.

Is what it is. I’ve decided to ignore it all except in staying hyper aware of my car’s surroundings.

Ah! That’s what I get for responding before I finished my morning coffee.

When your experience with the medium is only imagination, I can see why you’d say that.

You made me look… I found a few Oceans for sale locally for $18k. I can see how tempting that is, especially for one who is a technically savvy tinkerer.

6ga is the code for 50A. I'm happy to have the 50A capability but agree that 30A is likely enough for the typical working person who mostly just commutes to and from work during the week before parking the car all afternoon and night. My wife's Mach E charges on 120v 99% of the time. Very...

You did peak my interest though… lol A 50’ run from panel to outlet using 10ga wire at 30 amps (safe amperage for 10ga) would see a loss of 1.43% My typical run of 50’ of 6ga at 48 amps loses less than 1%. I used an online calculator: https://www.southwire.com/calculator-vdrop For...

Honestly I don’t get into the engineering aspects because it tends to be irrelevant to the placement of home chargers. For most, the installation location is what it is and local code takes precedence so there’s not much room for mitigating loss (if its even worth addressing). My installations...

That’s a long run, makes sense now. The ones I’ve done have all been in or around the main house/garage, usually within 50’ of the panel. Mine is literally right next to my panel.

Level 1 or Level 2. I meant none. If I had to move to an apartment with street parking, the Tesla would be gone. There’s no shot I’m waiting at chargers to cover my daily needs. My wife’s Mach E primarily charges at Level 1. I didn’t see the need to install a second Level 2.

I’ve been installing chargers as a side job. I did my first Tesla Wall Charger this past Sunday for a friend. With no labor costs, why has it cost so much for you? Did you have to upgrade your whole panel? Super long run? Materials have never cost me more than $300 for a job, most of that...

I buy used I’ve filled my frunk with ice once or twice… As I said, I like my car.

I’d love to attempt to electrify my Jeep.

I like my car.

I’m trading up to a lightly used Model Y Performance next weekend. I figure if my car’s value has been unnaturally depreciated, may as well trade for another one that’s facing the same situation. :D I’m going from a 2020 3 performance to a 2023 Y Performance. This one has even less miles than...

8oz patties with pepperjack and cheddar, beer & hot honey caramelized onions on one, pickles and bacon added to the second after the pic was taken. Topped with my daughter’s burger sauce. They were smoked then finished on my blackstone. The fries were great for a first attempt. I fried them in...

I’m making burgers tonight along with my first attempt at homemade fries. I’ll try to get better pics than is usual for me. ;)

I’m sorry about your dad. May he rest in peace. I believe he was a former member of my club, WHALES.