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This article demonstrates how switching to an EV like the Silverado can result in substantial daily fuel cost savings, making routine commutes and drives more affordable for owners compared to ICE.
He is getting about 2+ miles per kWh out of its 170 kWh battery, paying $0.11 per kWh, so driving the new electric truck is costing 5½ cents per mile
For those of you doing the math, $0.35 per mile Wallace is spending to drive his RAM is over 600% more than the 5.5 cents per mile it’s costing him to drive the Silverado. Doing that same math on a (much) more efficient Tesla Model 3, the $0.35/mile RAM costs 1,400% more to drive than the Tesla at 2.5 cents.
A few manufacturers are now promising bidirectional capability across more models this year, and some utilities are starting to roll out programs that let your EV power the house during outages or even earn a bit back from the grid.
For homeowners with solar and the right electrical setup, it might reduce some stress around outages or peak rates. But for renters, apartment dwellers, does bidirectional charging actually make sense?
Should there be more push for this technology at the moment? Is this something you would consider before getting an EV?
