Dodge going Electric

[Paul Sarvas]

Originally Posted by Tom Meyer

So are these charging stations free power or do they charge you?? Tom

If you charge at a Tesla supercharger, the cost is typically about $0.25 per KW if you purchased a Model S or Model X after January 2017. Supercharging is free for cars purchased before, January 2017. The average supercharger cost of $0.25 per KW also applies for Model 3. A full recharge to about 250 miles of range costs approximately $22.00. More typically, a half charge (150 miles of range) would cost about $11.00. Cost varies based on the region of the country and local electricity rates.


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[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by Carguy49

Thanks Eddie for the info. My kids live in Boise, Idaho so the trip is just about 500 miles. I would have to stop and re-charge somewhere along the way - not practical. I assume the re-charge would take a few hours. I'll stick to a gas vehicle for now, thank you.

The Tesla Charging Station take about 20 minutes to charge to 50%, 40 minutes to charge to 80%, and 75 minutes to 100% on the original 85 kWh Model S. Stop have lunch and drive on.

[John Dinkel]

5 minutes to fill up a car with gas and no government subsides.

[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by John Dinkel

5 minutes to fill up a car with gas and no government subsides.

I have a 28 gallon on my truck, takes more than 5 min to fill it up and I have never had a NASCAR team come out and fill my tank. Oil Change International estimates United States fossil fuel exploration and production subsidies at $20.5 billion annually. At least, if you buy an EVA the state and Feds pays you via tax break.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

Oil Change International

Made up of a hard-core group of left-wing intellectuals.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

The Tesla Charging Station take about 20 minutes to charge to 50%, 40 minutes to charge to 80%, and 75 minutes to 100% on the original 85 kWh Model S. Stop have lunch and drive on.

How is the electrical power being generated that is being sold and/or given away at the Tesla Charging Stations? Highly toxic solar panels or bird-killing windmills being driven by the wings of angels?

[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

How is the electrical power being generated that is being sold and/or given away at the Tesla Charging Stations? Highly toxic solar panels or bird-killing windmills being driven by the wings of angels?

I live in the Palm Springs area of SoCal, about 85 percent of the older homes, schools and government buildings have solar panels, new construction are mandated to include them in the price and the west end valley has over a thousand windmills and more being constructed. The fact that cadmium can be washed out of solar modules by rainwater is increasingly a concern but in my area, rainfall is less than 5 inches per year with almost no humidity. The internal combustion engine will go the way of the horse and buggy, the big three are already moving in that direction. The EPA is already taking steps to in Washington state and California with recycling programs to protect the environment.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

The fact that cadmium can be washed out of solar modules by rainwater is increasingly a concern

I'm sitting here reading this and just shaking my head in disgust.....
I think that I sent you a PM about what goes into the thought process behind stuff like this.
Does this qualify as delusion, ignorance or stupidity?

I think that this afternoon I'll go dump some waste oil in my well.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

The EPA is already taking steps to in Washington state and California with recycling programs to protect the environment.

Oh, I feel much more secure knowing that.

[Carguy49]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

The Tesla Charging Station take about 20 minutes to charge to 50%, 40 minutes to charge to 80%, and 75 minutes to 100% on the original 85 kWh Model S. Stop have lunch and drive on.

Thanks for that info. I have 2 vehicles that suit me just fine for now. I have a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer that only has 65,000 miles, Very comfortable on trips and should last me about 8 to 10 more years with normal maintenance. Mid 20's for mileage on the road and no payments -it's mine. My other is a 2007 Kia Optima, was my wife's car, kinda hard to part with this one. It has over 150,000 miles is is basically trouble free. It gets mid 30's plus and is nice to drive. Again no payments - it's mine. I will stick with these vehicles until they need major work and then decide what to do. I am starting to put money away for their replacement, but that will probably be at least 5 years away. Just my 2 cents, but having fun anyway.