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Man forced to ditch $115K Ford EV truck during family road trip to Chicago: ‘biggest scam of modern times’ (www.yahoo.com)

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[–] masterofballs@exploding-heads.com 5 points 2 years ago

But Bala was quickly hit with the reality of owning and operating an EV soon after the purchase. The vehicle compelled him to install two chargers – one at work and one at home – for $10,000. To accommodate the charger, he had to upgrade his home’s electric panel for $6,000.

In all, Bala spent more than $130,000 – plus tax.

this is insane.

I bought the Tesla mobile charger for 230$

An electrician down the street installed a nema 15-50 output in my garage for 450$.

Total: 700$

some people already have the nema 14-50 port.

I don't need a charger at work. Because I charge my car at home. Why is he installing Two outlets? And why does it cost so much?

Before I take a road trip I will use the super charger map https://www.tesla.com/supercharger

and I will bring my mobile charger with me. And it can charge at camp sites and in dryer outlets just fine.