Join The Community  cost of charging, in California, Solar City
proposal  Solar City is installing charger for coming Tesla
(80amp !!). they also sent me a proposal for installing solar
system for the house. I am currently using 12,000 kwh per year.
proposal claim with Tesla, I will be pushed into Tier 3/4 all
year (instead of 2 months in summer). rate will be around 30
cents / kwh. This came as a big surprise to me: this means fully
charging my 85 Tesla will cost me ~$25 for about 180 miles
(using realistic number for way I drive), this is a lot more
expensive than running my Prius. about the same as a mid size
Camry / Accord.  1. does this sound right ? if not, where did my
calculation go wrong ? 2. I asked the rep why can't I use the
timed charger feature (rumor to be out this month ?) between
12am to 6am, won't I be charged a lot lower rate. The rep claim
(said it is a complicated calculation, which I have no doubt) it
still basically comes back to total kwh, so I will still pay ~30
cents / kwh. Is he BS'