Category Archives: Cost Benefit

Tesla Take Care of (some of) their Customers

Posted on March 9, 2019 by jpwhitehome

Tesla announced across the board price cuts for their vehicles at the end of February 2019. Does this mean the 2018 customers overpaid? Is this the price of being the first on the block with a Model 3? Many customers … Continue reading →

Posted in Cost Benefit, Electric Car, Tesla Model 3 | 3 Comments

Blink increase cost of EV charging by 140% in Tennessee and many other states.

Posted on September 2, 2014 by jpwhitehome

Starting September 2nd 2014 Blink have changed their fee structure. In many states they are switching to charging per kWh, which is both fair and advantageous to owners of older LEAF’s that charge more slowly than recent models. In states … Continue reading →

Posted in Blink, Carcharging, CHAdeMO, Cost Benefit, Electric Car, Level 2 EV Charger, Level 3 EV Charger, Opinion | 4 Comments

3 Years and 50,000 EV Miles are behind me

Posted on July 24, 2014 by jpwhitehome

My LEAF rolled over 50,000 miles just 4 days before its third birthday. So what have I experienced and learnt along the way? Range When I originally purchased my LEAF I had a 28 round trip commute. This has grown … Continue reading →

Posted in Cost Benefit, Electric Car, Level 3 EV Charger, Nissan LEAF, Review | 5 Comments

EV Charger Grant Funds bypass workplace?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by jpwhitehome

An Achilles heel of many electric vehicles is the limited range they provide making them inappropriate for 75% of the driving population. Ironically the drivers who stand to benefit the most from the electric vehicle’s low running cost (the high … Continue reading →

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Are EV’s Green? Media sends Mixed Messages

Posted on April 18, 2012 by jpwhitehome

A recent study by a non-profit group called the Union of Concerned Scientists in Cambridge Mass, looked at the pollution footprint and cost savings of EV’s compared to conventional vehicles. What their study actually shows is a mystery to me, … Continue reading →

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First Quick Charge – Awesome!!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by jpwhitehome

I got my first fast charge today. Wow how amazingly fast it is!!. What would normally take 2 hours at a 240v charging station took 15 minutes. I found myself on Lebanon Pike in Nashville with ample charge to get … Continue reading →

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EV Math $1 = $3,000

Posted on February 18, 2012 by jpwhitehome

Every time gas goes up by 32 cents at the pump, I stand to save an additional $1,000 in fuel over 100,000 miles of driving my LEAF. Or in other words for every $1 of gas price rise, that’s another … Continue reading →

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To charge or not to charge?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by jpwhitehome

Currently use of public charging stations is free, however that situation may change come January of 2012 with some business owners such as Cracker Barrel  proposing to levy fees for using the electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE). The internet culture … Continue reading →

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On track to save $10,000 in Fuel

Posted on September 5, 2011 by jpwhitehome

Over the life of the LEAF (assuming 100,0000 mile life) I am on track to save over $10,000 in fuel expenses compared to the Chevy Malibu I had previously which was frugal anyway, I got 25mpg while driving the Malibu. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cost Benefit, Electric Car, Nissan LEAF | 8 Comments

LEAF second hand market sputters

Posted on August 18, 2011 by jpwhitehome

Two additional LEAF’s for sale on eBay motors have only one bid between them. It appears the initial interest in picking up LEAF’s on the second hand market is falling off. This is no doubt due to the 2012 LEAF … Continue reading →

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