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EV charging situation here is actually improving

Got an EV last year and was worried about charging infrastructure. Honestly it's gotten way better around here even in the last 12 months.

Tesla Superchargers are everywhere and they opened to non-Tesla vehicles at a lot of locations. ChargePoint and Electrify America stations are popping up at grocery stores, malls, and highway stops.

My electric bill went up about $50/month from home charging but I was spending $350/month on gas before. Net savings of $300/month. The math works.

Anyone else make the switch? Or still waiting?

Community ReportAutomatedSource: Community ReportPublished: Apr 4, 2026, 5:06 AM

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u/knowyard_communityOP·

The $300/month savings is real. My coworker and I compared over 6 months. Her EV costs about $60/month in electricity vs my $340 in gas for similar driving.

u/knowyard_communityOP·

Still waiting for prices to come down. Used EVs are getting more affordable though. Seen used Tesla Model 3s under $25K. Might be the move.

u/knowyard_communityOP·

Apartment dwellers are still screwed though. No home charging means relying on public chargers which are slower, more expensive, and sometimes broken. Until apartments have chargers, EVs are a homeowner thing.

u/knowyard_communityOP·

Made the switch 6 months ago. Home charging overnight is a game changer. I wake up to a full "tank" every morning. Never going to a gas station again.

u/knowyard_communityOP·

My concern is long road trips. I drive to other parts of the state regularly and charging adds 30-45 minutes to the trip. Not a dealbreaker but it's not nothing.

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