the difference is $9,000. At current rates, that buys what....several thousand liters of fuel? Divide that by the car drinking about 6L/100km...and you'd have to drive a very long way before you break even on the EV version.
I would never have considered ANY gas car for my commute now that electric cars are available to consumers. Therefore, I rightfully compare my Smart ED to my previous car, which was 12L/100km for the same commute.
Even without incentives, I am ahead. I've posted the math here multiple times.
"Rightfully compare" to your previous car?
That makes your evidence anecdotal at best and useless at worst as it compares apples to oranges.
It also - therefore - misses the point. Ron is absolutely correct in comparing the normal "gas" version of a given car to its alternative form (EV, hybrid, diesel, ...). If one is shopping for a new car and is presented with the two alternatives, the careful shopper will look at both the initial costs and those down the road (pun unintended). If it costs more just to get in the door of the alternative form than it provides in savings in operating costs, then why would it be chosen? If it is for moral, social or political reasons, fine; just let's be honest about it.
As to your math, well, I cannot comment on Ontario costs; I live in Quebec with a completely different cost base. I can only advise you to check to see if rates differ in other regions of Ontario to see if the numbers hold up.
Finally: The implication that people here are lying to you without any proof on your part, is provocative and uncalled for, to say the least. See your recent reply to airbalancer as evidence.
Regardless of the above, you seem happy with your choice and that is good. Just try to be nice about it.
