Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

[nakkers]

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Been seeing more of the IDBUZZ around recently so I thought I'd look into it...

Range is 60-90k for a new/demo unit...no thanks. Which is too bad because it's really growing on me and I'd consider it as a viable replacement for the Odyssey (regardless of how my wife feels about the look)...

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EDIT: Look at how sexy that is with those wheels...

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Once I experienced a minivan with sliding doors that allowed the windows to roll down, I couldn’t imagine having a van without.


While the buzz is appealing, that little port window is a let down. And the range for such a large vehicle is also a let down.

If VW is to be the people’s car, it’s should be priced as such. The price tag is Benz territory.

I think even after depreciation and on the used market, it won’t temp me much.

A Ford Lightning might be something to keep an eye open for. I know, different beast. Do I need a pick up? Nope! Do I want one? Yep! Can I afford one? Nope! If I could have one that is cheap and ev? Bring it! I’m not sure how used or at what price point will convince me to buy but, is on my radar.

 

[Relax]

IN or OUT?

Starting to consider an EV, but the big question is whether to install the charger inside or outside the garage. I've been thinning the herd and making room for the possibility of parking it inside, but I may not always do so. Is there a charger that can be installed inside the garage but has provisions for an extension and pass-through port to get outside without leaving the garage door open?

 

[GreyGhost]

IN or OUT?

Starting to consider an EV, but the big question is whether to install the charger inside or outside the garage. I've been thinning the herd and making room for the possibility of parking it inside, but I may not always do so. Is there a charger that can be installed inside the garage but has provisions for an extension and pass-through port to get outside without leaving the garage door open?

Some people pinch the cable under the door. Some people put a proper pass-through into the wall. IIRC, code has something to say about this. I know of more chargers inside than outside. I would be installing the charger inside for lots of reasons (weather, theft of EVSE, no wankers can charge uninvited, plastic/rubber get beat up by UV, etc).

 

[Relax]

It was a great option as an EV...until the real world specs came out.

Low range, low rate of charge, high price....VW reliability...

More negatives than positives.

At 50k one could understand the shortcomings...at 70-80-90k...no thanks.

If I could find an EV currently to replace my Maverick with $0 changing hands...I would consider it. I love my Mav, but in the end outside of a handful of days (more than I expected) I rarely need the bed.

Reliability of an ICE vehicle needs to be considered in context, though. Rightly or wrongly, my impression of Hyundai is that their ICE engines are weak, so an EV should only make it more reliable. Conversely with Jaguar and their history of electrical issues, an EV may not be a better option. Then again these days it seems like every ICE motor is being built to a price point, with traditionally lifetime components being regular service items (timing chains come to mind for Jags and VW/Audi/BMW). And don't get me started on BMW's plastic valve covers.

 

[mimico_polak]

IN or OUT?

Starting to consider an EV, but the big question is whether to install the charger inside or outside the garage. I've been thinning the herd and making room for the possibility of parking it inside, but I may not always do so. Is there a charger that can be installed inside the garage but has provisions for an extension and pass-through port to get outside without leaving the garage door open?

My L2 is inside and I pinch the cable when a friend visits with an EV. Have a coiled cable so just careful with ensuring how the cable lays when the door comes down. I also have a holster for the charger outside so when I used it I didn’t have to open the door in the mornings.

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