Man asks 'how an electric car is not better than a gas car' after seeing how quickly his Tesla charges at supercharger
- A US-based EV owner has challenged gas-car owners
- He wants them to tell him how other cars compare
- He showed us a trip to a Tesla Supercharger to make his point
Published on Feb 02, 2025 at 1:00 PM (UTC-5)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on May 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A New York-based EV owner has asked for people to @ him with their thoughts on how a gas car could possibly top an electric car for fuelling after juicing up at a Tesla Supercharger.
Luckily for him he had a Tesla Supercharger just two miles from his home.
It took him 15 minutes to go from 25-100 percent – plus, three-quarters of a ‘tank’ set him back just 5¢.
“Tell me how an electric car is not better than a gas car,” he said.
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Tesla EV owner doesn’t think gas car could top it
US Tesla enthusiast, Joe Fay, decided to visit his nearest Supercharger to check charging time and cost.
Despite, like many EV owners, having a super-convenient home charger, the driver opts for a Tesla Supercharger.
The Watertown, NY, station is just two miles away from his home – something non-Tesla EV drivers will soon be able to take advantage of.
After opening his Tesla Model S with his Apple Watch app he first preconditions the battery, noting that all eight chargers are available – meaning the station was empty.
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His visit to the Tesla Supercharger
When he arrived at the station, his battery stood at 23 percent – something that didn’t escape the attention of commenters.
“Bro went 2 miles used 2% enough said,” one said.
When he got there, only a Model Y was charging – meaning there were plenty of spaces to choose from and plug in.
“15 minutes to fully charge at a supercharger is nothing,” Fay said.
However, some commenters were skeptical about the convenience and hidden costs.
“For starters, I can refill my gas tank in 3 minutes or less, including the time it takes to walk inside and pay,” one said.
Others questioned the supposed savings.
“Show us your electric bill before and after installation,” one said.
“How much does a replacement battery cost?” said another.
Clearly, the EV versus gas car debate isn’t coming to a halt anytime soon.
With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
