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@fruwdjsb91 Being able to charge at night, even discounting solar, is still significantly cheaper at residential retail rates than using public infrastructure. Plus some lucky people have the opportunity to charge at work.

@fruwdjsb91 This is only true for people who need to use public infrastructure to recharge their vehicles. There are many folks who have the privilege of having rooftop solar that they can use to power their home and charge their EV. It's one of the most overlooked examples of the "Vimes...

@civil82 So you're flexing on how independently wealthy you are because you saved maybe $500 per year on insurance? By the way, third party property sure as hell isn't free, and you're not saving $1,200 per year when your entire comprehensive premium is that amount. Unless you're actually an...

@civil82 You're thinking about it purely in terms of replacement cost. What value do you put on having your insurance company deal with chasing someone up for repairs, including organising loan vehicles to minimise disruption to your life when you're involved in a minor accident that isn't your...

@civil82 Third Party Property is only good if you want to limit your own personal liability but don't care about your car at all. People often forget that comprehensive insurance also helps you if you're involved in a not at fault accident, as your insurer will still act on your behalf and...

@scott1988 Here's your problem - there's only two EVs on the market (or will be later in the year) for just under this price point - the BYD Dolphin ($38,890) and the MG4 ($38,990). That's somewhat of a downgrade from the RX350 - even an older model one, given you're literally buying the...