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Lemmiers that own a non-Tesla EV with a charging station at home, how's your experience been? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Trying to figure out leasing/buying an EV with a place that has lvl 2 charging. Heard anecdotes that are mostly negative. How's your experience been?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Firstly, yeah it's the charging experience. I read about those adapters just today. Wasn't sure which cars support it, sounds like a lot do.

Secondly, I have some hesitation buying from Tesla given their track record of handling personal data and general customer service practices incidents. So was wondering what's the experience like with other manufacturers with the public infrastructure.

I hope that makes sense

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Got it. I ask because I have a Tesla and my experience is pretty typical for any EV. I have a hardwired Tesla EVSE, but it just as easily could be a J1772 unit for use with other brand vehicles.

As far as anecdotes, if you have L2 charging available in a dedicated parking space (so you can be sure to plug in every night), it’s a no-brainer.

Imagine basically never having to worry about getting gas or fluctuating gas prices. You wake up every day with a full tank, and all you have to do is spend 5 seconds plugging in every night.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

The no gas station visits part is what excites me the most actually haha

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Yeah, probably the most undersold feature of EVs. Even the pro EV ads show people "conveniently" charging at grocery stores. If you have a way to charge at home, you're golden. I never really think about fuel unless I plan on driving 200+ miles in a day which involves a lot of other planning anyway.