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https://mynextelectric.com/
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Welcome to the My Next Electric wiki - a space for lowering stress and building confidence in going electric on your own terms. It pairs nicely with our crash course and weekly office hours.

The document provides comprehensive information about electric vehicles (EVs) and electrifying homes. It discusses different types of EVs, including Hybrid Electric (HEV), Plug-In Electric Hybrid (PHEV), and Battery Electric (BEV). It also provides resources for comparing and renting EVs, as well as information about tax credits and buying used electrics. The document further covers the topic of home electrification, providing a cheat sheet, rebate/credit calculators, and a plan for replacing gas appliances with electric ones. It also offers resources for further reading and learning, including links to articles, podcasts, and courses.

Consider the type of electric vehicle (HEV, PHEV, BEV) before buying
Compare vehicles using the Alternative Fuels Data Center: Vehicle Cost Calculator
Consider renting or subscribing to an electric vehicle before buying
Research tax credits for electric vehicles
Consider buying used electric vehicles or converting existing vehicles
Plan to replace gas appliances with electric ones over the next ~10 years
Borrow e-bikes or portable induction stoves from the Lending Library if you've taken one of the courses
Use discount codes for JackRabbit and NeoCharge products

Electric cars 101

We think a little breakdown on vehicle design goes a long way towards lowering anxiety on the gas to electric switch. Let’s focus on 3 critical differences in how these machines work:

  • Gas is way better than battery at storing energy.
  • Electric is way better than gas at converting energy into motion.
  • All we can do with gas energy is burn it; we can do more with energy in an EV’s battery (use it to power our house, sell it back to the utility, power other stuff).

Did you know there were 72% more electric than gas cars on the road in 1900?

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1900-2020ish: Gas’s energy advantage makes that the top choice
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How electric cars lost to gas? Gasoline energy density is 100X better than batteries
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But Electric motors are 10X more efficient than internal combustion engines.
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We use 1B mostly gas machines to do work for us in the US today.
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In the last 30 years, batteries are getting better. And much, much cheaper.
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2020ish-Beyond: Batteries get way cheaper and electric’s pulling ahead
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Electric motors do not suck.
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Electric’s got the edge on cost improvements, motor efficiency and maintenance costs.
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You can make $: V2H/G/E = Vehicle to Home/Grid/Everything
Winemaker goes from high energy bill to added profit using his Nissan LEAF's solar energy storage capabilities

Facing rising electricity costs that climbed to around $6,000 a year, one winemaker decided he had had enough. Joseph Evans first installed a solar energy system to power his entire property while the sun was out. However, he wanted to take it a step further.

electrek.co

Winemaker goes from high energy bill to added profit using his Nissan LEAF's solar energy storage capabilities
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Tech Saves Boulder $270/Month

Today the City of Boulder and Fermata Energy released the results of how one Nissan LEAF saves the City of Boulder $270/month in energy savings, by using the stored energy from the LEAF to power their rec center. That is equal to the monthly payment for the LEAF.

cleantechnica.com

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Tech Saves Boulder $270/Month
Can vehicle-to-grid facilitate the transition to low carbon energy systems?

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) is when electric vehicles (EVs) provide services to the power grid, such as shifting when they charge or discharging to serve peaks loads. At scale, an aggregator can coordinate and optimize the charge and discharge of individual vehicles to function as a synergistic, bulk energy resour

pubs.rsc.org

Can vehicle-to-grid facilitate the transition to low carbon energy systems?
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The 5% tipping point?
  • Norway hit 5%… then Europe hit it….We just hit it….
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Life-time costs for EVs are even or cheaper than gas now.
atlaspolicy.com

atlaspolicy.com

www.caranddriver.com

www.caranddriver.com

If you’re in the market for a new or used car, here are a few things to think about.

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3 kinds of electric cars

You’ve actually got three to choose from.

  • Hybrid Electric (HEV): For the most part, HEVs are gas cars with tiny helper motors. They don’t really do much to get you away from the risks of gas we covered above.
  • PHEV (Plug-In Electric Hybrid): Two drivetrains in one car, both powerful enough to push the car on their own. If the batteries here are big enough (30-50 miles) and you’ve got an easy way to charge each night, you can do most of your short trips just on the electric motor, and use your full-size gas motor for long trips. As with the HEV, you’ve got two drivetrains here, and lots of gas bits to break and maintain.
  • BEV (Battery Electric): Simpler, pure electric. You’ll get the maintenance advantage, and the flexibility of any fuel that be converted to electricity cheaply and cleanly (like solar, wind). And you’ll have to deal with the less effective energy density of an electric.
https://mechanicbase.com/electric-vehicles/hidden-costs-of-owning-an-electric-car/
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Compare before you buy

It isn’t pretty, but this is a cool way to get some data about how cars compare to each other on fuel and total ownership

Alternative Fuels Data Center: Vehicle Cost Calculator

afdc.energy.gov

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Rent first

turo.com

turo.com

Hertz

Enjoy renting an electric vehicle with Hertz and recharge your car at one of the 40,000 charging locations across the United States. Learn about charging Hertz. Let's Go! It's time to enjoy a fuel-free way to recharge. Reclaim your moments in an exhilarating ride that produces zero emissions when you rent the Tesla Model 3.

www.hertz.com

Hertz
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Or subscribe

If you’re in Dayton, OH or Indianapolis…

Homepage - Motor Drive

We don't make electric cars. We curate electric cars - all with 200+ miles per charge. We carry popular brands including Tesla, VW, Ford, Audi, and Nissan. Insurance, registration, and maintenance are included in every Motor monthly electric car subscription.

trymotor.com

Homepage - Motor Drive

Calfornia…

Autonomy | Electric Car Subscription | Tesla Model 3 & Y

What exactly is a car subscription? An Autonomy subscription is like a lease but way more flexible. Pay month-to-month for as long as you want to drive your EV. After the first month, you can cancel any time with just a 14-day notice.

www.autonomy.com

Autonomy | Electric Car Subscription | Tesla Model 3 & Y
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Buying’s getting easier

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Complicated tax credits

I dig this nice summary from Electrek

Here's every electric vehicle that qualifies for the current US federal tax credit

As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles, especially now that a slew of new credits have been reinstated to US consumers (alongside their fair share of confusing and ever-evolving conditions) Whether you qualify is not a simple yes or no question...

electrek.co

Here's every electric vehicle that qualifies for the current US federal tax credit
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Buying Used Electrics

Used EV Marketplaces are emerging

Only Used Tesla | A Place Exclusively Dedicated To Buying And Selling Used Teslas

Just $199, and your listing will stay up until your car sells. We'll never collect and sell your private data, or blindside you with a million nickle-and-dime fees. Send us the info we need, and we'll handle the rest. All that's left is choosing who gets your car.

onlyusedtesla.com

Only Used Tesla | A Place Exclusively Dedicated To Buying And Selling Used Teslas
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Converting EVs

Bikes

This is really fun and simple to do. It can be done cheaply for ~$200. I’d recommending a ~$300-$600 package from Grin.

Grin Technologies - Great at e-bike conversion parts

Night Shift Bikes - my motorcycle and bike projects, not for sale, just sharin’

Motorcycles

I’m part of a community of folks who convert electric motorcycles for personal use. I wouldn’t buy a converted bike from anyone; they’re poorly regulated and mostly for personal use by qualified builders. If you’re in that category, here are a few places I rely on for guidance:

elmoto.net - old-school board for builders

Night Shift Bikes - my motorcycle and bike projects

Cars

Realistically, this is an expensive endeavor. Most reputable shops are going to ask you to bring a very nice used car that they won’t have to repair. They’ll put likely Tesla battery packs and Tesla or Netgain motors in it and charge you 35-75K. Here are the two best shops IMO.

Moment Motors, Austin, TX

EV West, LA, CA

Here are a few good reads for your search. You can also join our office hours any time here.

Matt’s EV Dashboard

Best Hybrid & EV Ratings - Consumer Reports
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EVs to try now - Consumer Reports
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Everything You Need to Know About Roadtripping in an EV
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A great review of used EVs from Max at Out of Spec guide
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Which models qualify for tax credits
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EVs to wait for - Car and Driver
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EVs to try now - Consumer Reports
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Electric homes 101

There are about ten things in your home that you can electrify over the next ~10 years; you’ll save money, and live healthier.

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Cheat sheet

This 1 pager is actually page 33 of the Go Electric Guide, but it’s so compact, we’re giving it special airtime.

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Rebate/credit calcs

RA’s Electrification Calculator

This is a comprehensive calculator on incentives available in the Inflation Reduction Act. It can be a little rosy on install costs, but it’s a great place to drill down on what and when to make swaps.

  • Plug in get in where you live and what income bracket you’re in for details on what you’ll get out of the IRA.
  • Dig into the great guides on each piece of the puzzle!
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Don’t replace gas w/gas

“My next ___ will be electric.” - You

  • US: 1 Billion machines to swap; every one counts.
    • Swapping every machine to electric at end of life is ~1.5 degrees C.
    • Your home: 10 machines to swap; every one counts. (42%)
    • Swapping a gas ___ for another gas ___ leaves you out of saving $ for 10-20 years.
  • You don’t have to panic, but you do need a plan.
    • We’re at lifecycle parity now. Purchase price parity soon. That leaves 3 things:
      • Financing. Solve for upfront gap; Inflation Reduction Act helps .
      • Supply. Your electrician, the manufacturers, chip shortage.
      • Behavior. How you use the stuff to live your life.
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The one pager

This is a one (ok, two sides) pager I wrote to go deeper into the science behind Rule #2.

The My Next Electric One Pager 1.0.pdf5031.7KB

Alumni perks

Some cool stuff you can access if you’ve taken one of our cool courses.

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Lending Library

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Bikes

We manage a few e-bikes in New Orleans you can borrow for a week at a time. Email matt@mynextelectric.com if you’re interested!

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Stoves

We manage a fleet of 110V portable induction stoves that we send via mail or in-person in New Orleans you can borrow for a week at a time. All you pay is shipping. Email matt@mynextelectric.com if you’re interested!

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Discounts

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Matt’s daily driver ebike: JackRabbit

We’ve got a cool deal with JackRabbit. Use code Matt50 for $50 US off a bike. Email matt@mynextelectric.com when you do and I’ll split my $~100 affiliate fee with you.

JackRabbit - Portable & Ultralight Micro eBike, Black

With a max speed of 20mph and weighing an ultralight 24 lbs, the JackRabbit micro ebike is small, but mighty. Like a chihuahua, but loveable.

jackrabbit.bike

JackRabbit - Portable & Ultralight Micro eBike, Black
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NeoCharge 240V smart splitter

A cool way to add an EV without rewiring. Use MYNEXTELECTRIC at checkout for $50 off.

Smart Splitter

Charge both your EVs with one 240V outlet The Smart Splitter makes sharing outlets for EV charging a breeze so you can save money with no panel upgrades, no permits, and no worries. If you're a renter, you're in luck, just plug in and take charging with you when you move.

store.getneocharge.com

Smart Splitter

Appendix

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1 billion machines

Shout out to Saul Griffith, founder of Rewiring America for his post on 1 Billion Machines

  • Sankey 2021: Quad = 1 quadrillion (1015) BTUs or 293.07 TWh
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  • Behold the Super Sankey
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  • The Billion Machine Sankey
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  • The Household Sankey
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10 machines in your home

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Cohort 1-10 link library

https://tinyurl.com/24vxuee7
Week 1 Zoom Video
https://tinyurl.com/37nnfu7p
Redwood Energy Guide (Start page 41)
https://tinyurl.com/24n4huez
3 Best Portable Induction Stovetops
https://tinyurl.com/2kcp43xs
WTF Is Induction Cooking Video
https://tinyurl.com/2p92xx3e
Chef Electrifying Kitchen Article
https://tinyurl.com/2p8unx3n
Cooking Without Gas Article
https://tinyurl.com/478hmsvk
Problems with Gas Stovetops Video
https://tinyurl.com/bvva5mvz
New Orleans Selected for Local Energy Action
https://tinyurl.com/32td9mxe
The Best Stove for your Health
https://tinyurl.com/2ur4bd9n
Energy Within Environmental Constraints Course
https://tinyurl.com/2o9au3x2
Thursday Worksheet
https://tinyurl.com/2jentr2s
Week 2 Zoom Video
https://tinyurl.com/2m54r447
Green Hydrogen Podcast Episode
https://tinyurl.com/54ya4bev
Clean Power Generation Article
https://tinyurl.com/2khzb9k3
Clean Power Transition Podcast Episode
https://www.dsireusa.org/
State Incentives Database
https://www.sustaio.com/welcomescore
Free Personal Energy Footprint Audit
https://tinyurl.com/37f28p8z
Induction Stove Top Mat
https://tinyurl.com/bdhkve4a
Rewire America’s Guide to the IRA
https://tinyurl.com/2p8rd92b
Rewire America’s IRA Savings Calculator
https://www.dsireusa.org/
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
https://tinyurl.com/2pdn94zw
Bringing Infrastructure Home, 50-State Home Electrification Report
https://tinyurl.com/yc7azvam
Google’s Project Sunroof
https://tinyurl.com/vvs96ckd
How to Electrify Your Home - Podcast
https://afdc.energy.gov/calc/
Dept. of Energy Vehicle Comparison Calculator
https://tinyurl.com/wmrb5wka
Rewiring America Go Electric One-Page Guide
https://tinyurl.com/mr42wsst
A How-To Guide to Electrify Your Home - Podcast
https://tinyurl.com/xjrhsb6m
Electrify Everything Facebook Group
https://tinyurl.com/2tph9y2e
HVAC Comfort Consultant Finder
https://www.b2uco.com/
B2U - 2nd Life EV Battery Storage Company
https://tinyurl.com/5d5j2u7e
EVs that Qualify for the IRA Tax Credits
https://tinyurl.com/mvzsx8ex
Ultra-Low Energy Comparison Guide
https://aptera.us/
New Solar Powered EV Concept
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Book list

My Next Electric book list

Title
Author
Summary
Electrify: An Optimist's Playbook for Our Clean Energy Future

Saul Griffith

Your next ___ should be electric: We need to swap out 1B of them.

Atomic Habits

James Clear

You’re an electrifier... Think about who you are more than what tasks you have to do.

All we Can Save

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine Wilkinson

Be curious: Breakthroughs will probably emerge from the edges of current system.

The Exponential Age

Azeem Azhar

Be optimistic: Solar, batteries, chips, and manufacturing can scale exponentially.

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Newsletters/Pods

Trucks.vc - Newsletter from Reilly Brennan. Automobile heavy.

Flywheel - Newsletter from Puneeth Meruva. Ebike sub #1.

ClimateTech VC - Great summaries of specific themes in clean transition.

Broken Ground - Great coverage of collective action that’s working in Memphis.

The Weekly Planet - Great weekly from author of my fave take on Inflation Reduction Act.

  • Electric cars 101
  • 3 kinds of electric cars
  • Compare before you buy
  • Rent first
  • Or subscribe
  • Buying’s getting easier
  • Electric homes 101
  • Cheat sheet
  • Rebate/credit calcs
  • Don’t replace gas w/gas
  • Alumni perks
  • Lending Library
  • Discounts
  • Appendix
  • 1 billion machines
  • 10 machines in your home
  • Cohort 1-10 link library
  • Book list
  • Newsletters/Pods
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Matt’s EV Dashboard

Title
Link
Matt's take
Featured
Category
START HERE
Date
A great review of used EVs from Max at Out of Spec guide
youtu.be

EV
Best Hybrid & EV Ratings - Consumer Reports
www.consumerreports.org

EV
Everything You Need to Know About Roadtripping in an EV
university.roadpass.com

EV
EVs to try now - Consumer Reports
www.caranddriver.com

Car and Driver’s enthusiast-forward take.

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EVs to try now - Consumer Reports
www.consumerreports.org

CR’s just-the-facts take.

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EVs to wait for - Car and Driver
www.caranddriver.com

C and D on cars coming soon.

EV
Which models qualify for tax credits
electrek.co

How federal tax credits work for which EVs

EV