A couple who purchased two Teslas and drove 500 miles weekly were surprised when they compared their electricity bills.
A couple recently discovered some unexpected news about their electricity bills after purchasing two Tesla electric vehicles.
Living in Florida, they decided to switch from gas-powered cars to electric ones, thinking it would save them money.
They drove around 500 miles each week, and their journey into electric driving turned out to be quite enlightening.
The couple decided to switch to electric.
The couple, who appeared in a YouTube video by Mac’s Tech Toy Box, shared their experience of changing to electric cars from Tesla.
The husband drives a Tesla Model Y, while his wife has a Model 3 Long Range.
Before making the switch, they had been paying a significant amount for fuel and maintenance on their previous vehicles.
They hoped that electric cars would not only reduce their carbon footprint but also help them save money in the long run.
Their initial electricity bills averaged $225 monthly.
Before they bought the Teslas, the couple’s average electricity bill was about $225 per month.
This amount varied slightly due to seasonal changes and their energy use.
“That’s of course with some highs and with some lows,” he added.
For instance, they lived in Florida, where summer months often mean running air conditioning more frequently.
The couple was accustomed to these bills, but they were ready for a change.
Couple stunned by different electricity bills for their newly purchased Teslas after driving 500 miles weekly
After purchasing the Teslas, the couple began charging their cars at home.
The husband mentioned that he charged his car almost every night, while his wife charged hers a bit less often.
Surprisingly, their electricity bill decreased to around $214 after they started using the electric vehicles.
“The bill actually went down,” he said. “$214 (£175) down from the $225 that it was prior which is interesting.”
This was a pleasant surprise for them, as they expected to see an increase in their costs.
However, the summer months brought a different story.
With the air conditioning running and the cars being charged, their electricity bill rose to about $267.32.
While this amount was higher than the previous month’s bill, it still fell within the range of their earlier expenses, which averaged around $225.
“Ok, so that’s quite an increase from the $214 with just me, but only slightly more expensive than that average of $225 from before I got any electric vehicle,” he added.
The couple compared electricity bills of their Teslas
The couple took a closer look at their overall expenses.
Previously, they spent about $320 per month on gas for their old cars.
By switching to Teslas, they not only saw a decline in their electricity bills but also eliminated their fuel costs.
When factoring in these savings, it became clear that they were still coming out ahead financially.
The husband expressed that the savings from not having to buy gas outweighed the slight increase in their electricity costs.
“If you are looking at purchasing a Tesla and you are worried about how much your bill is going to increase, I don’t think that’s something you need to worry about,” he concluded.
Online users react to the Tesla testing
After sharing their story online, many viewers responded positively.
Some users noted that they had experienced even greater savings after switching to electric vehicles.
Others remained cautious, expressing doubts about electric cars and their long-term benefits.
And let’s not forget the added benefit of saving thousands a year on gas, one user said.
I can’t wait for the start of the 2030’s when everyone who bought an EV needs to replace their batteries and all those savings are just gone, the second user commented.
All chargers are smart charger won’t be long before they tax the hell out of charging your car, the third user said.
These cars eat tires too. 20k to 30k miles per set. Helped a lady this week with 42k on her Tesla.
She was in her 3rd set of tires. They’re heavy, powerful and people can’t help themselves when they have that kind of power, another user commented.