In this episode of EV Musings, Gary explores the true cost of home EV charging, challenging the commonly held belief that charging at home is significantly cheaper than public charging.
He discusses various electricity tariffs, including time-of-day and fixed-rate options, and explains how these rates are often subsidized and may not be sustainable long-term.
Gary also introduces a method for calculating the real cost per kilowatt hour of home charging by factoring in household expenses, amortized charger costs, and standard electricity rates.
He emphasises the importance of comparing like-for-like when evaluating home versus public charging costs and warns that current low tariffs may not last as EV adoption increases.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
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