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submitted 8 months ago by FunderPants@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

Albertans will pay more if they smoke, vape, or drive an EV.

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[-] Eczpurt@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

Another hit to the benefits of driving electric. It was making so much sense to own an EV for me 3 years ago. Gas was expensive, our electricity was super cheap, and little maintenance.

Now, every year since we ordered, something new has come up to make it less appealing. No more tax credits, electric had it's price cap removed, now this road tax is going to be another cost. It's getting to a point where it's cheaper to just buy a gas car again and suck it up.

Really appreciate the breakdown of the article in the comments OP. Cool to see some new math I've never heard of!

[-] Sir_Osis_of_Liver@kbin.social 1 points 8 months ago

Alberta currently has the most expensive residential electricity by far at 25.8¢ /kWh for the first 1000kWh including all fees. Saskatchewan is second most expensive at 19.9¢ /kWh.

Ontario is down at 14.1¢ /kWh and Manitoba is at 10.2¢ /kWh. Quebec is cheapest at 7.8¢ /kWh.

https://www.energyhub.org/electricity-prices/

[-] Eczpurt@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Explains why EV's are so popular in Quebec. Any reason why electricity is so cheap there?

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