No Home Charging? EV Owner: Lower Upkeep & No Emissions Win

March 10, 2025 – A recent Reddit discussion has reignited a common debate: is an electric vehicle worth it if you can’t plug in at home? Contrary to typical advice that home charging is essential, several EV owners on the forum argued they would still go electric — citing lower maintenance, zero emissions, and a quieter ride as reasons that outweigh the inconvenience of public charging.

The thread started when a user challenged the prevailing wisdom that skipping home charging should be a deal-breaker. The original poster explained that even if fast-charging costs matched gasoline, they would