SOC Gauge update

[Skywagon]

Count me in... driving the old EV way with a SOC indicator would be great!

[DarkStar]

KickStarter could be a good way to get this project off the ground by getting solid presales. If there was enough real interest then you can build it, if there isn't then both sides don't take any risk.

Funny, I actually applied and they denied me.

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There is no downside for them accepting all projects (within reason) so I don't understand their reasoning. This project is very in line with some of the other projects that were accepted..

So now, as a web dev, a kickstarter clone that does not discriminate is on my "future projects" list.. lol

Welcome to the club! They've denied every project I've submitted to them without rhyme or reason (other than the boilerplate). I really wonder what the secret is!

[cdub]

I'm still confused how it would all work. (sorry) There's a port under the dash? Is that for diagnostics or something?

[TomT]

Yes, it is just to the right of the hood release. It contains diagnostic and CAN buss connections, and power for the device. It's similar to the OBDII connectors on every ICE car.

I'm still confused how it would all work. (sorry) There's a port under the dash? Is that for diagnostics or something?

[TimeHorse]

Wow! Talk about distracted driving!

It will sit in the most forward area of the center console (behind the cup holder)

That is like the digital SOC gauge I have in my old Ford RangerEV.

+1

[ElectricVehicle]

I'd be interested in the SOC gauge, especially if getting a few more of us can drive the cost down a tad.

[z0ner]

I'm in! Certainly worthwhile for the SOC. I drove 91.5 miles yesterday on several trips, and when I got to two bars remaining I spent almost another HOUR trying to get as close to "empty" as I could stand. I eventually pulled into the garage with one bar and 7 miles remaining, although I probably could have gone 10.

Those last two bars (after the firmware update) are absolutely horrible at determining remaining juice. I wouldn't be surprised if they held 25% SOC.

[mwalsh]

Those last two bars (after the firmware update) are absolutely horrible at determining remaining juice. I wouldn't be surprised if they held 25% SOC.

+1. I won't take the update. I won't! I won't! Make me take it and I'll hold my breath until I turn blue!

[TomT]

Sooner or later I knew I was going to have to get it, or a subsequent one that would include it, so I just bought the bullet and had it done last week. I figured I might as well get used to the changes now and recalibrate my mental SOC gauge... I then ran it all the way down from 100 percent charge to turtle so I would have a good idea of what to expect in the future. The last two bars DO feel like a 35Kw pack equivalent!

Those last two bars (after the firmware update) are absolutely horrible at determining remaining juice. I wouldn't be surprised if they held 25% SOC.

+1. I won't take the update. I won't! I won't! Make me take it and I'll hold my breath until I turn blue!

[rickbecker]

I am interested in the accurate SOC capability.