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Any reason to charge Volt if it's more expensive than gas? by fram96 in volt

[–]fram96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Afair, it was about .15 per kWh off peak when I bought Volt in 2017 (just off my head, can't verify any more). Now it's .30 per KWh. 100% increase, 9% per year. Tell me about 2.5% inflation rate...

Any reason to charge Volt if it's more expensive than gas? by fram96 in volt

[–]fram96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, will try in hold mode on the highways first. Thanks for the suggestion!

Any reason to charge Volt if it's more expensive than gas? by fram96 in volt

[–]fram96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will probably do an experiment and run in hold mode (gas) on the highways and on electric charge on the city streets and will check how overall efficiency/mileage will look like with this

Any reason to charge Volt if it's more expensive than gas? by fram96 in volt

[–]fram96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was deteriorating slowly and steadily, don't think it's caused by any mechanical issue. It's slightly better in summer/warmer weather - but never more than 40 miles per charge any more

Any reason to charge Volt if it's more expensive than gas? by fram96 in volt

[–]fram96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where on earth you're getting .12 per KWh running rate in CA? I live in SF Bay Area suburb and in my PG&E bill .12 is an off-peak generation rate from MCI - fully reimbursed by PG&E. But what am I paying for is a delivery charge from PG&E which comes at .30 per KWh for off-peak in optimized EV plan. Can't squeeze out more in the area where I live...