Perhaps in some markets but I certainly wouldn’t do it where I live (Victoria, BC) as there would be no benefit in terms of a faster sale.
Agreed. Generally speaking, there is very little added value in having EV charging infrastructure and I definitely would not add this as part of the presale prep. However, luxury items like these will matter more for some segments of the market than others. A buyer who is looking at a $1.5M+ house is more likely to be a EV owner than someone looking at a $750K house. At least in this area. So, you should always consider the potential target audience for your house when you plan long-term upgrades.
Yes, it was laughable when I was charging my Audi on 110 while I was waiting for my 50A plug install, lol. 12 hours did like nothing, lol.
I think it is 4-5 miles per hour on the Model 3/Y LR and 2-3 miles per hour with the X/S. Also, given the condition of most outdoor or garage 120V receptacles, I don't think I would want to risk 10-12 hr of continuous draw. As I mentioned earlier, 120V really should not be an option for EV charging.
Depends on one's use case. I have to believe the use case for 120V charging is pretty darn low. I have talked to co-workers with EVs that told me they only charged at work (subsidized rate); they never charged at home. I think the HOV lane had something to do with this... Ha!
The adoption rate is only 10% currently. A good and wise thought but not necessary yet unless you have an EV or electrician already doing something else and have money in pocket to burn.
Curious... What vehicles do you own? What would you buy, within reason? No biggie, just curious.
Preserve your ignorance: do not ever drive a good EV such as a Tesla until you can afford it else you will be miserable.
I've driven many of the currently available EV's, can easily afford a Tesla (was considering a Model Y Performance) but will likely eventually end up with a BMW EV if we go that route. Just a much more premium feeling vehicle.
12 hours on 110vac gets me 50-80 miles (depending on the weather)
Lots of variables, but 3-4 miles/hr is the norm for Model 3/Y LR.
The e-tron has one of the flattest charge curves on the market, but you are limited to the constant draw limit of 75% of a circuit's capacity, so, with a 50A plug, that's 38A, for a 15A plug that's less than 12A; ~1,300W. The e-tron has a 94kWh battery, 12hrs on 110V is ~15kW (if we include losses) or a 16% increase in SoC; far less than "1/4 of a tank".
Yeah, nah.
