For electricity cost, most higher cost areas have off peak options. You tell your car when you want it to charge and it handles that for you. I went with solar, which easily handles the load. And if your area makes EV not cost competitive, that's a choice you have to make for you. Like I said, it isn't the best choice for everyone. I think it would work for a lot of people, and some people just don't want it. That's fine too.
Personally, I much prefer the car to be quiet. Loud engines annoy me, particularly the ones that you know are loud intentionally. 4 bangers with an open exhaust sound like a sustained fart. Now an old school blown big block, that's a different thing entirely. Even them I'd prefer to be loud at the track though. There's just no point elsewhere. Shrug.
For more solar, people are making interesting setups that combine solar and farming. As prices drop, I hope we'll see more rooftops and parking lots get panels. Shade the cars and make power. Maybe even sell the power to charge up.
And 30kwh/day... If only. Even in winter I'm above that. In summer with near 24 hour AC, 130kwh/day is closer. Lol. I should look at some upgrades in that area as I likely need a new HVAC in the next 5 or so years.
Personally, I much prefer the car to be quiet. Loud engines annoy me, particularly the ones that you know are loud intentionally. 4 bangers with an open exhaust sound like a sustained fart. Now an old school blown big block, that's a different thing entirely. Even them I'd prefer to be loud at the track though. There's just no point elsewhere. Shrug.
For more solar, people are making interesting setups that combine solar and farming. As prices drop, I hope we'll see more rooftops and parking lots get panels. Shade the cars and make power. Maybe even sell the power to charge up.
And 30kwh/day... If only. Even in winter I'm above that. In summer with near 24 hour AC, 130kwh/day is closer. Lol. I should look at some upgrades in that area as I likely need a new HVAC in the next 5 or so years.