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Originally Posted by whitev70r
^ I can't see how that would be sustainable or viable if u have no way to charge, not even a snail wall plug. I think a hybrid may be more your cup of tea. Friend in similar situation got a Hyundai Elantra hybrid and he says he gets like 45-50 mpg. That's pretty damn good!
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Originally Posted by GLOW
i would imagine it depends on the amount of travel/charge you require and what infrastructure is around you (and how busy it is).
i had asked my friend with a model 3 that lives in a condo if it's an issue, for him not as there are over 3 locations very close by that gives him charging options, and i don't think he does a lot of travel or long distance travel.
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With gas prices likely only increasing, the hybrid option hinges on what the Mazda CX-70 brings to the table. I’ve already had a hybrid in the past and I was over it pretty quickly. If the current global outlook didn’t cause a spike and knowing that greed won’t lower the price if and when it ends, I wouldn’t have moved up thinking about EV this quickly.
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Originally Posted by radeonboy
I wouldn't go with a full EV if you don't have unrestricted access to at least a 110v at home. Yes you can charge at a public charger, but that time you spend at the station adds up quick.
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Originally Posted by cafe22
I had to rely on public charging for about 4 months before my Strata finally allowed me to charge my i3 with the wall outlets.
During those 4 months, I had to rely on a few chargepoint/flo stations within a 400m radius. I would drive out to the charger, walk to a nearby cafe or grocery store and return about an hour later. Sometimes, the apps don't work property and I have to drive around to find an alternative EV station.
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I’ve checked charge maps to get an idea of what’s around me, and I’m apparently within a kilometre of several charge stations. I could get some food and cover errands while waiting. And where I work has chargers as well so I could in theory charge while working. For the most part I feel like I’m covered, but the data points I’m getting here are giving me ideas on how to handle charging.
It’s one hell of a learning curve, but I’m grasping the idea of public only charging as annoying but manageable.