![]() ![]() Our test vehicles were PHEV versions of popular compact SUVs: the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime and 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid. When we had a chance to test two PHEVs in colder temps, we were curious to see how far we could drive on electric power alone, whether they would live up to their electric range estimates and what kind of overall fuel economy we’d achieve. Range loss in cold weather is something we’ve observed in fully electric vehicles like our long-term Tesla Model Y. Related: Driving 3 EVs in Zero-Degree Temps: What Could Go Wrong? For longer trips, their gas-electric hybrid drivetrains mean you can drive them just like a conventional vehicle without having to plan your trip around charging stops. Plug-in hybrids have considerably smaller battery packs than full EVs, but their electric-only range estimates are still suitable for many drivers’ daily needs. The company says that more details about the program are going to be released this summer.Fully electric vehicles command most of the attention these days as the auto industry ramps up efforts to reduce vehicle emissions, but plug-in hybrids still represent a compelling alternative for shoppers who like the efficiency and lower emissions of EVs but aren’t yet ready to own a fully electric car. Tesla also released its electricity rate for Tesla Electric in Texas: Zone ![]() Current Tesla owners can also join to get unlimited overnight home charging for $30 a month. Texas residents can use this tool to see if their home is eligible to the Tesla Electric plan. For eligible customers who order and pick up a new Model 3 between May 26, 2023, and June 30, 2023, Tesla Electric will waive the vehicle charging fee for a year for their new Model 3. With the Tesla Electric Home Charging Plan, Tesla vehicle owners can charge their vehicle overnight at home for $30 per month ($1/day billed monthly). Now Tesla is using this program as an incentive for Texas residents to buy new Model 3 vehicles.įor new Model 3 buyers taking delivery of a car by June 30, 2023, Tesla will wave the $30 a month fee for the first year:Įxclusively for Tesla vehicle owners, Tesla will offer a Tesla Electric Home Charging Plan in eligible territories of Texas. The automaker basically incentivize owners to charge at night on that cheap electricity. Tesla can afford to do this through its relationships with electric utilities that have a surplus of power at night thanks to lower demand and strong wind power. ![]() ![]() Tesla Electric is currently only available to Powerwall owners in Texas, but the company has plans to expand the products through this new branch.Īt its Investor Day earlier this year, Tesla announced that it plans to use Tesla Electric to offer unlimited overnight charging for $30 per month to owners in Texas. The company is essentially becoming an energy retailer. Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric utilities, as Tesla Powerwall owners have done in VPPs in California, Tesla Electric is actively and automatically buying and selling electricity for Tesla Powerwall owners – providing a buffer against peak prices. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Tesla has launched an interesting new offer through its new “Tesla Electric'” division – one year of free home charging to new Model 3 buyers until the end of the quarter. ![]()
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