Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

[mimico_polak]

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[MacDoc]

There are third party higher than OEM batteries available for that now.

 

[mimico_polak]

There are third party higher than OEM batteries available for that now.

Yup! I’m actually considering buying one as a project car.

I’ve burned more money on less practical things.

Best part is the newer (and higher capacity) batteries are basically a straight swap that I’m seeing people do in their driveway.

 

[MacDoc]

My only caution is EV batteries are changing so fast these days ...hard to now when to step in. Even EV motorcycles are looking at 5-600 k ranges. If that thing has anything left on the OEM battery ...even 50km range might well be a fun and useable project until the dust settles. Not sure how safety certificates work with those.There must be a Leaf owners forum to browse for battery upgrade.

 

[mimico_polak]

My only caution is EV batteries are changing so fast these days ...hard to now when to step in. Even EV motorcycles are looking at 5-600 k ranges. If that thing has anything left on the OEM battery ...even 50km range might well be a fun and useable project until the dust settles. Not sure how safety certificates work with those.There must be a Leaf owners forum to browse for battery upgrade.

Commute is 55km each way. L1 charger available, L2 if I pay $100/month underground parking.

Currently have spent close to 5k in fuel in a year, BEFORE 5 day RTO was mandated.

 

[MacDoc]

Waiting on EV moped or motorcycle with 150 kph range. That would serve me.
There are charging stations around too.

I doubt any of the EV motorcycles will get into my price range but emopeds looking very possible soon enough. Since I'm open class rider switching to these will have no issues with legality to ride them. Would like 100 kph top speed too....they are coming.

I could use this now $5790 new. Needs a bit more range...

 

[backmarkerducati]

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.

Just circling back on this one. Battery is replaced and so far he said all is good, it took about seven weeks in total.

 

[ToSlow]

Just circling back on this one. Battery is replaced and so far he said all is good, it took about seven weeks in total.

Any idea the cost if not in warranty?

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