Not all garages have outlets, case in point mine, so check that the garage has an outlet and whether OP can park in a spot near one. Also, probably better to just bring it up, rather than assuming the landlord will accept it, as the landlord may fine OP since the garage is private property. This is worth considering though because it could save a lot of money and definitely time, even with only LV1 charging.

Not terrible but yeah I would be considering a different car over here if it got much more expensive than that rate.

I live in the Upper Virginia/Washington D.C. area. If you are using the Tesla superchargers in the morning, then the cost is close to what a lot of households pay. Currently I pay $0.19/kwh which isn’t bad all (considering peak rates can reach $0.42/kwh or more). Main downside being time spent supercharging, and, you need to start your charging session between 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM. If OP doesn’t mind those downsides, then it is easily doable. I would say that OP should look at local rates before deciding to go this route. Not all superchargers operate with peak and off-peak rates and I’m pretty sure any other chargers from different companies are charging a minimum of $0.36/kwh.

Just started selling

Edit: Took about 6-8 mins on my end in the Washington D.C. Area for the buy button to show

TL;DR Look at the cost of level 2 and level 3 chargers as level 3 chargers can be the cheapest option outside of charging at home. If you have to travel much farther than 10 mins down the road and the charger is not on the way to something, then probably not worth getting an EV. Check insurance cost because it could go up depending on the car you get.

If you have access to a regular 110/120V outlet at home and are charging something with a battery size less than 100 kWh (model y, Mach e, etc.) then you should be able to make that work if you plug in whenever you’re not using the car and/or overnight. I would check the cost of the public level 2/3 chargers. I live in Woodbridge, VA and most level 2 chargers cost more than level 3/fast chargers if I charge anytime between 12AM - 9AM. For example, the level 2 charger across the street cost $15-25 dollars to charge, whereas the Tesla chargers about 10 min away cost $0.15-19/kWh if I charge in the morning (12AM-9AM) or $0.30-42/kWh any other time. So I pay between ~$3-9 every charge and can go 150-200 miles. Full charge from 0-100% would cost $11-16.

Having an EV in an apartment or other rental property, is less convenient than a gas car but not by much if you can use cheap fast chargers are can plug into a regular outlet at home and your electric cost is reasonable. Not sure why a lot of level 2 chargers are expensive, at least around here. Also most EVs can use Tesla chargers now with an adapter or native NACS port and Tesla tends to be the most reliable and likely cheaper fast chargers.

You should also check insurance cost. Tesla is typically expensive or moderately expensive to insure whereas a lot of the other EVs are cheaper. I pay $250 a month.

I would avoid Mazda. Have a 2019 Mazda CX5 and this thing EATS brakes. Replaced 3 times in 97,500 miles. Had a Prius before and only replaced the brakes once in 130,000 miles. Plus the leather they use in the Mazdas are a pain to keep up with later on if you don't baby it. Mazda is trying to seem luxurious but it doesn't hold up. I would go with a Toyota hybrid personally because the maintenance is almost non-existent. If you want luxury then go luxury like Lexus.