I'm curious about how SC pricing in WA state is determined and if fellow Tesla drivers even care. The data below was pulled from my car's SC map today.
Clearly, the metro Seattle area has the lowest pricing, with $.18/kwh except for 11 AM - 8 PM which is $.36/kwh.
The three most expensive in the state are Aberdeen and North Bend (both $.43/kwh) plus Burlington ($.40/kwh)
I have used the information to plan my trips as some of the neighboring pairs of SC have wide swings in pricing. For example, Centralia is $.38/kwh and Tumwater is $.37/kwh but Kelso is only $.26/kwh. Monroe is $.24/kwh on one side of Stevens Pass but Leavenworth is $.33/kwh on the other side.
For quick mental math, I just assume if you multiply the kwh price by 10 then you have the approx. gasoline-equivalent fuel cost. So paying $.25/kwh is like paying $2.50 for gas. I know that's not precise but it does allow for a quick mental comparison and maybe makes a more real cost per charge make sense.
Clearly, the metro Seattle area has the lowest pricing, with $.18/kwh except for 11 AM - 8 PM which is $.36/kwh.
The three most expensive in the state are Aberdeen and North Bend (both $.43/kwh) plus Burlington ($.40/kwh)
I have used the information to plan my trips as some of the neighboring pairs of SC have wide swings in pricing. For example, Centralia is $.38/kwh and Tumwater is $.37/kwh but Kelso is only $.26/kwh. Monroe is $.24/kwh on one side of Stevens Pass but Leavenworth is $.33/kwh on the other side.
For quick mental math, I just assume if you multiply the kwh price by 10 then you have the approx. gasoline-equivalent fuel cost. So paying $.25/kwh is like paying $2.50 for gas. I know that's not precise but it does allow for a quick mental comparison and maybe makes a more real cost per charge make sense.