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The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:17 am

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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:19 am

I can't even fathom having "Geek Squad" install a 240V anything... Seems like insanity!
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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:27 am

Ingineer wrote:I can't even fathom having "Geek Squad" install a 240V anything... Seems like insanity!
True. I think they will get an actual electrician to do that part of the job.

Ofcourse this aspect of Ford Focus EV has been discussed a lot. The expectation is that the actual competitor to Focus EV - the MY2012 Leaf will have the upgraded charger.
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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:33 am

I'll get excited with they come out with an actual range, delivery estimate and price. Being heavier than the LEAF with the same size pack, I have my doubts about the mileage.
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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:38 am

Ready2plugin wrote:I'll get excited with they come out with an actual range, delivery estimate and price. Being heavier than the LEAF with the same size pack, I have my doubts about the mileage.
Since Leaf got 73 miles rating, Focus EV will probably get less than 70 miles. Since they haven't announced any other range - that 68 miles (or whatever) will stick in everyone's mind. Not good for Ford.
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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:55 am

Ingineer wrote:I can't even fathom having "Geek Squad" install a 240V anything... Seems like insanity!
A "Geek Squad" install consists of taking something out of a box and plugging it in. That's it...
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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:00 pm

DarkStar wrote:
Ingineer wrote:I can't even fathom having "Geek Squad" install a 240V anything... Seems like insanity!
A "Geek Squad" install consists of taking something out of a box and plugging it in. That's it...
Are they really qualified to do that?
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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:26 pm

LakeLeaf wrote:
DarkStar wrote:
Ingineer wrote:I can't even fathom having "Geek Squad" install a 240V anything... Seems like insanity!
A "Geek Squad" install consists of taking something out of a box and plugging it in. That's it...
Are they really qualified to do that?
No, but they still do... :D
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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:43 pm

Since I doubt Geek Squad has any licensed professional electricians on staff, they will undoubtedly subcontract the work.

Which means you're probably better off declining their install service and getting your own electrician. Cut out the middleman.
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Re: The Competition: 6.6kW Charging

Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:46 pm

"The 6.6 charger is a really new technology."
How is the 6.6 charger really new technology? The EV1 came with a 6.6 kW charger even though it was external.
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