Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

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I think smaller EVs for commuting makes sense. Larger EVs have large costs associated to building them. The size along with payload of more people and their stuff, it’s going to be a challenge to find “affordable”


Even a used Lightning with extended range is still expensive. Only get 5 seats but, it’s roomy.

Odyssey size anything EV is spendy new or used.
 
nakkers said:
I think smaller EVs for commuting makes sense. Larger EVs have large costs associated to building them. The size along with payload of more people and their stuff, it’s going to be a challenge to find “affordable”


Even a used Lightning with extended range is still expensive. Only get 5 seats but, it’s roomy.

Odyssey size anything EV is spendy new or used.
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I’ve done the math on used Focus (Focii?), Leaf, and e-Golf as a commuter but it just doesn’t make sense.

Maybe someone will trade a cheap EV for a Ducati Scrambler….then the math may work lol.

They all have garbage range and wouldn’t make it to work and back on a charge. 🙅‍♂️
 
When I was visiting my buddy with the lighting we ran into an interesting situation. Lightning was set for one pedal driving. I was spotting while we tried to get the truck as close as possible to a tree (truck was long, parking spots were not and driving lane was narrow). Between one pedal driving, sensors freaking out about the tree and tons of power on tap, creeping forward a few inches was harder than in a normal vehicle.
 
GreyGhost said:
When I was visiting my buddy with the lighting we ran into an interesting situation. Lightning was set for one pedal driving. I was spotting while we tried to get the truck as close as possible to a tree (truck was long, parking spots were not and driving lane was narrow). Between one pedal driving, sensors freaking out about the tree and tons of power on tap, creeping forward a few inches was harder than in a normal vehicle.
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Need to turn off the sensors but depending on how, it can be a PITA.

My Polestar keeps jamming on the brakes when reversing into a spot with a concrete curb even though I have plenty of clearance (ie. I could go right to the tires). It feels like I hit something that's how abrupt it is.

Workaround is to go very slow or turn it off auto-brake on the backup screen.
 
LBV said:
Need to turn off the sensors but depending on how, it can be a PITA.

My Polestar keeps jamming on the brakes when reversing into a spot with a concrete curb even though I have plenty of clearance (ie. I could go right to the tires). It feels like I hit something that's how abrupt it is.

Workaround is to go very slow or turn it off auto-brake on the backup screen.
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Similar experience with the brightdrop ev
 
One great benefit to EVs is having a stable cost at home.

Can't say it’s better out in the public as much depends on the need to top up, availability of charging spots and the price they set at the stations. But, home electric and overnight rates are typically the lowest you’ll get and don’t have to worry about conflicts overseas affecting what you pay.
 
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nakkers said:
One great benefit to EVs is having a stable cost at home.
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Also you (should) start every morning full. My wife has many days where she barely has enough gas to get anywhere without stopping to fill up (at the highest price of the day). While her next car is likely my moms current car (old people cars with low km are great value), if that doesn't work out, BEV would be awesome for her. At her old job she was driving close to 60K km per year but with her new job (which is likely as permanent as a job could ever be), 200 km range would work for all of the solo driving she ever does. I was considering an Id.Buzz as a possibility as she would like it and it has some room inside but VW priced themselves out of the market.
 
GreyGhost said:
Also you (should) start every morning full. My wife has many days where she barely has enough gas to get anywhere without stopping to fill up (at the highest price of the day). While her next car is likely my moms current car (old people cars with low km are great value), if that doesn't work out, BEV would be awesome for her. At her old job she was driving close to 60K km per year but with her new job (which is likely as permanent as a job could ever be), 200 km range would work for all of the solo driving she ever does. I was considering an Id.Buzz as a possibility as she would like it and it has some room inside but VW priced themselves out of the market.
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I know there is a whole ideal state of charge and best practices etc. just like most battery devices in a way.

With our PHEV, the range is low and we only have a 120 V circuit that charges up the 13/14 kWh battery easily over night. I’m adding a 240 V circuit to for those occasions we use the battery range for a morning run and likely to get out for an afternoon or evening drive. Doesn’t happen often but, it’s nice to have a full charge before leaving the house.

On a separate note, there has been a couple of occasions the charge plug release mechanism froze from ice and caused a bit of panic as we couldn’t unplug to leave. We had the rubber cover on to keep the elements from the port but, the button release isn't protected.
 
nakkers said:
Sucks having an indefinite wait and driving a paperweight.
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Agreed. Warranty is helpful but more and more, manufacturers seem to play the shortage card to kick the can down the road until you give up. While probably not applicable to the 7 yo leaf, other manufacturers have kept the production line humming while repairs waited months for parts. I'd have no problem with a clock starting when you drop off the vehicle for diagnosis and manufacturer has to get it back within x days or pay you y per day as a penalty. That clock would make them prioritize repairs. Right now it costs them almost nothing to delay.
 
backmarkerducati said:
Buddy has a seven year old Leaf, the battery has gone in the crapper. It will be covered under the eight year warranty, when they get a replacement battery... they say when may be a while.
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That is unusual. My 7.5 year old Chevy Bolt has no noticeable depreciation in range. And it still drives like it's new, something that can't be said for most 7.5 year old ICE vehicles. BEV's just keep impressing me. And I drive mine like I stole it!
 
Plant_W said:
That is unusual. My 7.5 year old Chevy Bolt has no noticeable depreciation in range. And it still drives like it's new, something that can't be said for most 7.5 year old ICE vehicles. BEV's just keep impressing me. And I drive mine like I stole it!
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Leaf has always been a turd. IIRC air-cooled battery. Those are much easier to hurt and I think are only in the Leaf and prius (not sure about other toyota products).
 
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