EV / Hybrid basics?

[yankees60]

Any of you own an EV or a hybrid?

If so, have some questions.

[Smith1776]

Following this discussion. I've been wanting to learn more as well.

[Smith1776]

Are you looking to buy, Vinny? A specific brand or model in mind?

[yankees60]

Are you looking to buy, Vinny? A specific brand or model in mind?

I've had four Honda Accords in a row. Currently on a 2004. Bought it in December 2013 with 123,000 miles on it. Currently, has about 169,000. So, only 46,000 miles over nearly 11 years. Just over 4,000 a year.

It's in great condition with no issues. However, it is a Northeast car and rust spots are starting to appear in various places. That will kill it. Or, some needed repair so that will not appear to be of value.

I'd consider a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord hybrid. Even new.

The impetus is that I believe I will finally be going solar. If so I need to know how much electricity it needs to output. Therefore, if some form of electric car is in my future I need to know its annual electricity consumption so the solar installation will have the capacity for it.

[Xan]

Are you looking to buy, Vinny? A specific brand or model in mind?

I've had four Honda Accords in a row. Currently on a 2004. Bought it in December 2013 with 123,000 miles on it. Currently, has about 169,000. So, only 46,000 miles over nearly 11 years. Just over 4,000 a year.

It's in great condition with no issues. However, it is a Northeast car and rust spots are starting to appear in various places. That will kill it. Or, some needed repair so that will not appear to be of value.

I'd consider a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord hybrid. Even new.

The impetus is that I believe I will finally be going solar. If so I need to know how much electricity it needs to output. Therefore, if some form of electric car is in my future I need to know its annual electricity consumption so the solar installation will have the capacity for it.

Are you able to sell excess solar back to your utility? If so, then if solar is economical you should max out your generating capacity, and if not then you should not install it. Your own consumption wouldn't be in the equation.

[boglerdude]

Check for EV and charger rebates from power co. If you dont need the range go battery only, fewer parts to break. im looking at used Bolts and trying to figure this out

[yankees60]

Are you looking to buy, Vinny? A specific brand or model in mind?

I've had four Honda Accords in a row. Currently on a 2004. Bought it in December 2013 with 123,000 miles on it. Currently, has about 169,000. So, only 46,000 miles over nearly 11 years. Just over 4,000 a year.

It's in great condition with no issues. However, it is a Northeast car and rust spots are starting to appear in various places. That will kill it. Or, some needed repair so that will not appear to be of value.

I'd consider a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord hybrid. Even new.

The impetus is that I believe I will finally be going solar. If so I need to know how much electricity it needs to output. Therefore, if some form of electric car is in my future I need to know its annual electricity consumption so the solar installation will have the capacity for it.

Are you able to sell excess solar back to your utility? If so, then if solar is economical you should max out your generating capacity, and if not then you should not install it. Your own consumption wouldn't be in the equation.

I can sell back to the extent of my usage. I cannot turn it into a money making operation. But not fully understanding your message.

[Xan]

I can sell back to the extent of my usage. I cannot turn it into a money making operation. But not fully understanding your message.

I had a conversation with a solar sales guy one time. He said that the rules had recently changed and I could indeed sell power back to the electric company beyond what was needed to offset my own usage.

Then he wanted to spend a lot of time figuring out what my usage was so that he could match it with solar. I didn't (and still don't) understand why. If it makes economic sense for me to set up a power plant at my house, then I might as well put as many panels on the roof as fit there. If it doesn't make economic sense, then I shouldn't put up any panels at all. What makes sense in no situation is putting just enough panels to offset my use.

Of course if you're in a situation where you can't sell power back, then that does make perfect sense.

[DogBreath]

I own 2 Teslas. They don't add much to my electric bill. Used to have a Prius. Ick. IMO, poorly designed and just as many headaches as a regular ICE vehicle. I hated driving it. Fortunately, it was mostly my ex wife's car , so minor.

Model 3 is awesome IF IF IF:
You have a garage to plug in overnight and you don't travel more than 100 miles. I absolutely would not rely on public charging unless it was the only way to get home from a long road trip.

Any bureaucrat who thinks EVs will ever work for people who live in cities is delusional.