Shopping: Ford Focus Electric vs Chevy Spark EV

[TomEV]

I paid $455 + $15 shipping for a new-in-box unit.

I wouldn't suggest anyone but a qualified electrician install the 14-50 outlet. I believe my electrician / friend said that all I needed was about 40-feet of 8 gauge wire, a 50A breaker, and a box for the outlet. He's doing it for the cost of the supplies. I can't believe people are getting quoted $1000 to install wire that costs ~$1.50 per foot.

Thanks for the info. I will try to pick one of those up for the same price. I am still perplexed why my quotes are so high for installation. Maybe a Los Angeles thing. Everything is expensive here.