Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

Scuba Steve said:
You are welcome to try the equinox a fwd is around 35k new. Ours is AWD and fully loaded and was 45 plus tax after having supercruise I would definitely get it again it is so nice to just sit back hands free on the 401 in traffic.

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Appreciate it and already told my wife. Biggest issue is finding the time to go out your way lol

But will remind her again. Thanks!
 
I have a Mach-e, 99% charging done at home. I set up the Ford plug and charge and it works very well. Used it at compatible Tesla superchargers. Worked great ( adapter required, which was supplied with the car) Just plug in, charging starts and when finished billed to the CC on my Ford account.
My only gripe with public charging is the costing models, it should be consistent across all chargers, ie by the KhW, not by time on the charger. Tesla chargers are the best in my opinion, though the short cords are somwhat problematic for my car.
 
Audiometric said:
I have a Mach-e, 99% charging done at home. I set up the Ford plug and charge and it works very well. Used it at compatible Tesla superchargers. Worked great ( adapter required, which was supplied with the car) Just plug in, charging starts and when finished billed to the CC on my Ford account.
My only gripe with public charging is the costing models, it should be consistent across all chargers, ie by the KhW, not by time on the charger. Tesla chargers are the best in my opinion, though the short cords are somwhat problematic for my car.
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The pay by kwh issue was regulation. It was apparently illegal for some dumb reason. I think that has been resolved now.
 
mimico_polak said:
So is it still taboo to be buying Tesla's or is that gone? I'm seeing brand new Model 3s for 40k with the RWD and standard range.

Tempting to say the least.
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I have a 2023 Model Y RWD (pre- Juniper). The Model 3 is at a very good price.

Take it for a longish test ride. I was able to test ride overnight- mainly to see if it would fit in my cramped townhouse garage), and make your decision based on that. Not having to haggle at a dealership was a welcome change in experience. I still have not taken it for servicing yet- so not sure how the service experience would be.

i don't know how well competitor's version of FSD or Autopilot works. But the free autopilot is good for rush hour highway driving, really takes the stress out. (although i think Tesla might have removed free Autosteer now)
 
mimico_polak said:
So is it still taboo to be buying Tesla's or is that gone? I'm seeing brand new Model 3s for 40k with the RWD and standard range.

Tempting to say the least.
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I would not give the crazies a second thought when buying a car. If they are still thinking of Tesla they won't be for long till the next issues pops up that gives them their self righteous boost. I have a 2021 Tesla Y Long Range and absolutely love it. The simplicity of the whole car and no buttons has actually become something I love about the car. So simple, things just work. They are not perfect of course but it is the most enjoyable car I have ever had. Tesla will give out 24hr test drives and would recommend doing that. There is certainly a mind shift that needs to happen. For me it is worth it.... though it helps that work pays for the car which makes owning a Tesla even easier!
 
DJM said:
Almost at the point where the Level 2 charger is paid for with the PION rebate. Feb was a cold month and July saw a lot of driving back and forth to new place (80km)
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We got the first one in March and it is close both should be paid by year end.
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I was looking at my neighbours CRV hybrid. Nice car.

If i was to ever make the purchase it would need to be a hybrid
 
ToSlow said:
I’m not hearing much about the hybrid having issues, or EV,s

Although I didn’t do a deep dive into it
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The ev is much less expensive to operate and more reliable. Once you add a gas engine you are comprised with extra weight and complexity and most hybrids won't work at all if one system is broken. Just get the gas one at that point and save money and gain reliability. Ev does it better if you can charge at home it is like have a full tank every morning for almost free. If you are going more than 400 kms that day a fast charge at lunch and ready to carry on.

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Scuba Steve said:
The ev is much less expensive to operate and more reliable. Once you add a gas engine you are comprised with extra weight and complexity and most hybrids won't work at all if one system is broken. Just get the gas one at that point and save money and gain reliability. Ev does it better if you can charge at home it is like have a full tank every morning for almost free. If you are going more than 400 kms that day a fast charge at lunch and ready to carry on.

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The neighbour had a problem with his hybrid Maverick and had to take it to Ford. He had his daughter follow him because if the ICE stopped the vehicle became a large paperweight.

Ford had it for weeks and had to gut the interior to fix the cable.
 
nobbie48 said:
The neighbour had a problem with his hybrid Maverick and had to take it to Ford. He had his daughter follow him because if the ICE stopped the vehicle became a large paperweight.

Ford had it for weeks and had to gut the interior to fix the cable.
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if you ever want to witness a scary hornets nest and mess of an engine bay, pop the hood of maverick hybrid.
 
Scuba Steve said:
That is the worst of both worlds buy gas or ev the hybrid is just more stuff to break.

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I'm torn on this....

I had, I think, a 2006 or 2008 Highlander Hybrid around 2018-2019, so it would've been ten years old. 220,000+ km by the time I sold it. It was still fine. I really liked it. So much room for activities with the girl before we lived together, and the economy was real nice in the warmer months.

Bad economy in the cold ones when they battery was too old and worn to be much use in the cold, then you're just carrying all of the extra weight around and not really getting much benefit.

Also for some reason I think the towing capacity was 3,500 lbs on the hybrid vs 5,000 lbs on the standard v6.....

But take that with a bucket of salt because my concussion still has being absolute dog **** with numbers and maths.
 
nobbie48 said:
The neighbour had a problem with his hybrid Maverick and had to take it to Ford. He had his daughter follow him because if the ICE stopped the vehicle became a large paperweight.

Ford had it for weeks and had to gut the interior to fix the cable.
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I wouldn't buy any Ford that wasn't an F150 and up to be honest...

And I say that as someone who's happily taken his last F150 to 325,000 km, and is currently on his second one...

If small, Japanese. If big + money, also japanese. If big - money, F150.
 
adri said:
I wouldn't buy any Ford that wasn't an F150 and up to be honest...

And I say that as someone who's happily taken his last F150 to 325,000 km, and is currently on his second one...

If small, Japanese. If big + money, also japanese. If big - money, F150.
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F150s are popular, but also suffer a lot more gremlins than other pickups.

I’m wondering what the new Fathom will be like, I’ll be in the hunt for a new truck next year.
 
A co worker has a model y and the rear wheel bearing was noisy 9g plus tax at the Tesla repair center. They want to do both rear wheel bearing and every suspension arm and mount front and rear. On a 2023 with 180000 on it. He is taking it to someone else to look at.

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