Comparing Energy Costs per Mile for Electric and Gasoline Vehicles

[txlibdem]

19. Oh, a misunderstanding. That was not me who posted that.

I think that poster meant that after having cooled or heated the cabin while still plugged in, then heated/cooled seats and steering wheel would be enough to get you to your destination. That would work here in Dallas for only a couple of months in the spring and perhaps 1 or 2 months in the fall/early winter. In parts of the country where the climate is milder then more months would be A/C- and heater-free.

I don't believe that would work here in Dallas in the summer. And I know everyone's going to cry for me when I say that it gets kinda cold here in Dallas in winter as well. Thus, I'd be using the air conditioner in summer and the heater in winter. But I am not worried about "running out of juice" because I know how far the drive is and I know how much range the battery has.

Plus, many employers are beginning to install electric car charging stations at work to provide enticement for those workers who would want to drive electric. It may become a moot point unless you have an absolutely ridiculous commute of greater than 60 or 70 miles.