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Re:RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly A... by ihaveajob on Friday November 06, 2026 @04:40PM (#50398881)
Yeah... even powerwalls and equivalent don't seem to be a good just-in-case solution. A gas generator costs 5% for the same capacity, and you can just go get some extra gas when the storm comes. I'm all for electrification, but after doing the math, it doesn't work for this particular corner case.
Re:RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly A... by NetMageSCW on Friday November 06, 2026 @06:54PM (#50400151)
I think a powerwall or similar only makes sense with solar, but an EV can be a nice emergency supply for little extra cost as long as you don’t need it often.