Hmp10
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The comparison of the Tesla charging costs to the Rivian costs on the same trip is very revealing. I take it this assumes charging the R1T at Electrify America stations, where rates are ridiculously expensive?
If I were planning on doing a lot of road trips, I would not even consider a Rivian. However, as with most drivers, the great bulk of my driving is local, and I pay 14 cents per kWh for charging at home, regardless of the time of day. At that price, the greater power consumption of the Rivian over a Tesla or any other EV is not enough of a factor to annoy me. If, however, it were combined with the exorbitant costs of using EA chargers with any regularity, I would back away.
When it comes to charging (time, cost, availability) right now, I personally am in the transition tunnel from ICE to EV. I'm already at the point where I would not be without an EV for efficiency and driving pleasure, but I'm not yet at the point I would be without an ICE for flexibility of use.
If I were planning on doing a lot of road trips, I would not even consider a Rivian. However, as with most drivers, the great bulk of my driving is local, and I pay 14 cents per kWh for charging at home, regardless of the time of day. At that price, the greater power consumption of the Rivian over a Tesla or any other EV is not enough of a factor to annoy me. If, however, it were combined with the exorbitant costs of using EA chargers with any regularity, I would back away.
When it comes to charging (time, cost, availability) right now, I personally am in the transition tunnel from ICE to EV. I'm already at the point where I would not be without an EV for efficiency and driving pleasure, but I'm not yet at the point I would be without an ICE for flexibility of use.
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