FAQ

Common questions about the engine, data sources, pricing, and how the product positions itself.

• Why $149 for a report?

  Because the decision you're making is $700K–$1.2M. We're 0.02% of project cost.

• What's your data source for tariffs?

  PG&E's official BEV2-S filing. We update within 2 weeks of any revision.

• Are you affiliated with Tesla?

  No. We are not paid by Tesla, EPCs, aggregators, or hardware vendors. We charge users directly so we can stay unbiased. We use the Tesla name only to describe what we model.

• Is this tax / legal / investment advice?

  No. ForgeAsset is software. The author is a software engineer, not a licensed financial adviser, CPA, or attorney. We provide a financial model from inputs you supply; you make the decisions. Always consult a licensed CPA and attorney before committing capital.

• Who built this and why should I trust the math?

  Built by a software engineer who spent months researching a personal Tesla V4 supercharger investment — every line item, every CA tax rule, every PG&E tariff. The Excel model behind the engine was built first for personal use, then productized. The methodology page documents every formula and source.

• What if my CPA disagrees with your model?

  That's a healthy outcome. The model is an estimate built from the inputs you supply, and estimates can be off. Its job is to give you an organized, line-by-line picture of the deal so a professional can review it — every assumption, formula, and source is documented in the report and on the methodology page. Where your CPA's numbers differ, use theirs: they know your tax situation; the model doesn't.

• Do you do non-Tesla / non-CA / non-supercharger sites?

  Phase 1 is Tesla V4 in CA only. Phase 2 expands utilities and states. Phase 3 expands asset classes.