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Total Cost of Ownership is already significantly lower than a Corolla's so idk what's stopping you buddy.

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/22/toyota-corolla-vs-tesla...

Their most expensive electricity scenario is 20c/kWh. Maybe that was realistic when the article was written 5 years ago, but electricity is definitely more expensive than that in California now, even with a special EV rate plan.

Mine is over $0.60/kWh in Silicon Valley ironically making most gas cars cheaper per mile.

Truthfully, if electricity is getting that expensive in your area, your very first move should be to put some solar panels on your roof not buying a new car.

Not always an option for all people but that's what I'd be doing in that situation.

Yep, make sure to install a $50k solar system in your 3 million dollar SFH, then they’re super cost effective, and for everyone!!

I’d say my used 2016 X with free supercharging was a good deal but in the year I’ve owned it I spent $2k on repairs for things like the drivers window falling down and the f**ing wing door failing to register as locked and beeping incessantly while driving.

That’s not to mention the horrible ride quality, 10k depreciation and the $3k aftermarket fix for halfshaft and tire wear problems.

But at least I can fry the battery for free.

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