One of the primary reasons to switch from a gas-guzzling car to an electric alternative is to save money on fuel.
A YouTube creator proved this point by crunching the numbers on how much he saved on fuel costs after 52,000 miles of driving a Tesla Model Y.
Tesla owner Gjeebs (@Gjeebs) dived into the Tesla app's settings to check his charging history.
"After driving my Tesla Model Y 50,000 miles, I added up the charging costs from my charging history to give you an idea of what to expect," they added in the caption.
According to the app, after driving across several states, the Tesla used just under 7,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity. Based on the average cost per kilowatt-hour, a quick calculation showed that the total spent for charging came to $2,385.34.
The creator explained that while several factors can affect EV charging costs, one of the most reliable ways to save money is by utilizing at-home chargers.
"Charging at home with an electric vehicle is the key," they said.
If you're curious about how much an at-home charger can save you, consider connecting with Qmerit to get free installation estimates on Level 2 chargers.
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At-home charging is generally cheaper than public stations because of lower electricity rates, and, as this driver noted, some utilities offer even deeper discounts specifically for EV charging.
"Through your energy provider, you can actually get special rates specifically for your EV," the creator explained. "You're able to continue to reduce the costs."
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Save $1,000 this year 💸 For this driver, if they charge their EV after 11 p.m., the price per kilowatt-hour is cut almost in half. So, as Gjeebs explained, if they had avoided the public charging stations for at-home charging, they could've saved an additional $1,412 on the cost of powering their EV.
EV owners already save a ton on fuel and maintenance costs compared to combustion car drivers, but they can save even more by taking advantage of at-home electricity rates and special utility offers.
If you install a Level 2 charger at home through Qmerit, you can take full advantage of those savings while enjoying quicker charging speeds. Qmerit's free tools can help you connect with vetted contractors and resources to make your installation process simple.
To fully maximize your savings, you should consider pairing an at-home charger with a home solar panel system. By utilizing the energy generated by your solar panels, you can power your car for much less.
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Gjeebs isn't the only one benefiting from the savings earned from EV driving. In the comments, others were quick to add their stories.
"I bought a Model 3 about 40 days ago and I love it," one wrote. "I've spent $12.00 to charge it for a month."
Another Tesla owner calculated that they only paid $825 for about 22,000 miles of driving.
"[I had] savings of about $1500 over gas," they added.
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