On 8/25/21 3:57 PM, Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote:
Do they price differently in different markets? Or does this have to do with price of gasoline?
I think it is not tied to either local electric rates or gasoline/diesel prices. I believe the Tesla price is a nation wide target. In some jurisdictions it is prohibited to charge for unit energy; that's why some areas use connection time.
Tesla has pledged to not attempt to make SuperCharging a profit center. And they seem to be honoring that pledge. 3X local electricity rate is VERY modest considering the value of the fast charging hardware. By design, that $.28/kwh looks generally cheap compared to gasoline even though it is three times the charge at home cost. Charge at home is $.01-$.03/mile. SuperCharging, more like $.10/mile. I believe ICE cars pay more like $.15-$.25/mile for fuel and without a charge at home option.
I haven't paid for SuperCharging in years but I've heard that Texas now allows unit energy sales. Texas SuperCharging used to be billed by connection time period.
I am surprised by the cost of not SuperCharge fast charging. Likely MORE than the cost of gasoline.
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