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Stockmom42 t1_ixo9pf9 wrote

Check out the Chevy bolt it has the best deal at the moment. We ended up getting an EV and PHEV this year. So far no negative except I wish our phev was an EV lol. If you have green mountain power they offer a free charger and if you get a Chevy they offer free install or 1000 towards it if it’s deemed custom.

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Hell_Camino t1_ixpwfrp wrote

I was going to mention the free charger from GMP too. We got an EV too and got the free charger. For OP, here’s a cost to keep in mind, if your current electrical panel is maxed out and can’t handle the expansion of a 240 volts charger, you’ll have to pay to have a new panel installed. That happened to us. Plus, our panel was in the basement and opposite corner of the house from the garage. So, it was a long way to run the wiring. Our total install charge was $3K.

We are on our second EV and love it but it’s a possible cost to keep in mind if finances are tight for you.

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alostpacket t1_ixtmv46 wrote

+1 Great info but I wanted to add some more in case it's helpful for /u/Little_Art8272

I believe electrical panel upgrades and install costs related to an EV charger get the 30% federal tax credit again now from the Inflation Reduction Act (up to $1000 max)

Also Green Mountain Power has a straight cash rebate in addition to the free charger. >Get a $1,500 rebate when you buy or lease a new all electric vehicle (AEV), or a $1,000 rebate for a new plug in hybrid (PHEV). If you’re getting a used vehicle, you can get $750.

https://greenmountainpower.com/rebates-programs/electric-vehicles/in-home-ev-charger/

Charger:
https://greenmountainpower.com/rebates-programs/electric-vehicles/ev-rebate/

GMP Discount EV charging rates:
https://greenmountainpower.com/rebates-programs/electric-vehicles/ev-charging-rates/

Lost more incentives from other electric companies too:

https://www.driveelectricvt.com/incentives

  • Burlington Electric offers up to $2900
  • Stowe Electric department up to $1250
  • VEC $750
  • etc

Another route to cover panel upgrade would be to install a heat-pump and get up to $4000 for the panel and $2500 for wiring. https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/how-to-take-advantage-of-the-incentives-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/#electric-panel-upgrade

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deadowl t1_ixws9u8 wrote

Okay, so what about people who rent?

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Stockmom42 t1_ixy5fwk wrote

The programs aren’t exclusive to home owners but you would need to talk to your landlord. Chevy does offer an evgo credit instead of the charger install stipend. There are a bunch of charging stations around Vermont and New England, but it’s definitely something to look into.

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