Recent content by pkulak

Yeah, we had one for a bit but got rid of it. I think we only average 60-70 MPG lifetime, and that was with plugging it in every day, a lot of times twice. We have a Niro PHEV now and 30 miles electric range vs 14 (that's what I get on the two cars) is a hell of a difference. We still have 1/2...

Not too bad. I just bought a Kia Niro PHEV, and it's pretty much everything I want in a vehicle, but if AWD and some proper off-roading ability was anywhere in my priorities, I'd be taking a look at this 2019... when it comes to NA in 5 years. :lol:

I'm pretty sure the transmission is an ECVT like the Volt/Prius. I also have no idea when this comes out. It may be soon though. The non-ev version was on schedule and seems to be very well liked.

Yup, they need to add range. Anything else is a non-story.

1. You need an EVSE that you can turn down that far. Look at eMotorWerks. All of theirs will do it. You'd need to take it down to 6 amps to be under the 80% max for continuous load. 2. Charging at 240 volts is about 92% efficient.

Thanks! This is exactly what I wanted to know: I've got 4 wires in conduit, so I think I'm fine. I would have done 6, but I'm not going to worry about redoing it.

This has probably been asked a bunch, but for my short run of about 6 feet, can I use 8 AWG? I'm converting a NEMA 6-50 that was on a 40 amp breaker to a NEMA 14-50. I also went ahead and swapped the breaker up to 50 (because that's what you expect to be able to draw with that plug), when I ran...

If you need public charging that's not maintained my Tesla, what you really need is a different car.

Sheesh, people. It's some pretty easy math to figure out the Bolt's range since we have the battery capacity. Worst case, assume that 60 kWh is total and there's 52 kWh available. That means you only need to hit 3.8 m/kWh to get 200 miles. In the city, that should be easy. I think people will...

Yeah, I'd say resale is doing pretty well. Compare a Tesla to a 2012 BMW or Mercedes, for example. I planned on buying a used Model S for ever, but finally gave up earlier this year: those prices are just too sticky.

Sounds like me.

Ah, okay, thanks! Yeah, it's their new portable one. Just looked too damn cool for me not to buy. I need a portable EVSE (the one that comes with the E Tron is comically large and has about 6 feet of reach).

Not that it may matter, but I just spoke with one of the guys at eMotorWerks about this issue. I've ordered one of their JuiceCords because of the portability and flexibility combination. I often have the opportunity to plug into 20-amp 120v outlets and that extra 4 amps would be nice to have...

Yeah, this is what my guts says as well. Transmissions really only boost efficiency at freeway speeds, so it does make sense that city driving takes a hit.

Yeah, we bought this time. I think the days of car companies being as silly as Nissan was with their residuals are long over. And this way we get the 0%. Yeah, I forgot to mention that it's very Volt like in its EV mode. The pedal actually has a step down notch at the very back of it's travel...