jj50 said:Just received some OEM rubber floor mats today. I purchased them through Marlboro Nissan here:
http://www.nissanaccessories247.com/999E4-8X000" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Note that you can't order online because a glitch in their system doesn't show the state of Hawaii for shipping. But you can call their toll-free number and speak to Jamie, he took my order over the phone.
$80.99, and free shipping to Hawaii! Way cheaper than the local dealers. The mats look good, too.
-jj50
koolaukid said:I think the fabric used for the seats and especially the armrests is a poor choice and have been looking into alternatives. Wet Okole seat covers are one option but do nothing for the stain susceptible armrests and center console. Stopped by Golden Upholstery on Queen Street today and got a quote for $1,550 for front and back seats, door panels and center console. I see where the SF group has arranged a group buy at ~$1,000-$1,100. There are photos of the Leaf leather installation at;
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=4266&hilit=leather&start=20
Scroll down the page about halfway, this install had the seats done in a light tan and the door panels are a contrasting darker color, both are similar to the current interior. Is anyone else looking to do something like this? If so, please state your intentions and I'll try to put together better pricing.
seswindale said:koolaukid said:I think the fabric used for the seats and especially the armrests is a poor choice and have been looking into alternatives. Wet Okole seat covers are one option but do nothing for the stain susceptible armrests and center console. Stopped by Golden Upholstery on Queen Street today and got a quote for $1,550 for front and back seats, door panels and center console. I see where the SF group has arranged a group buy at ~$1,000-$1,100. There are photos of the Leaf leather installation at;
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=4266&hilit=leather&start=20
Scroll down the page about halfway, this install had the seats done in a light tan and the door panels are a contrasting darker color, both are similar to the current interior. Is anyone else looking to do something like this? If so, please state your intentions and I'll try to put together better pricing.
I am interested in the leather seats
fulabu said:jj50 said:daSilvaLeaf said:has anyone been using the evseupgrade for charging?
does it work well?
any safety issues?
any warranty issues?
is it eligible for state rebate? fed tax credit?
aloha
I'm also planning on buying the EVSE upgrade, so I'd be interested in other people's experiences in Hawaii. I'm gonna have an electrician install a 240v L6-20 outlet soon, I'll let you guys know how it goes.
I think that basically it seems like it works well, and is safe.
Regarding the warranty issues, this is from the EVSEupgrade website:
"It will not void the warranty on your car. In the US we have the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act which is a United States federal law, (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.). Enacted in 1975, it is the federal statute that governs warranties on consumer products. Among other things, It prevents manufacturers from denying warranty coverage from aftermarket upgrades. The only way they can deny a claim is to unequivocally prove that the upgrade did damage to your car. (see previous question) However, the warranty coverage on the EVSE itself will be voided. However, We stand behind our work and cover the upgrade for a period of 1 year, which offers additional peace-of-mind."
Regarding the state tax rebate, see here:
viewtopic.php?f=26&t=3072
Has anyone tried to claim the state rebate for the EVSE upgrade?
-jj50
I have the evse upgrade and it works great. No safety issues at all. I'm trying for the state rebate; we'll see. I'll let you know.
koolaukid said:"FYI, state rebate for upgraded evse was denied because it is not UL certified."
How about expenses to run a 240 line to the garage? Do those qualify?
jj50 said:Anybody sign up for HECO's EV pilot rate program? I'm thinking of getting a second meter dedicated for the Leaf. It'll be about 5 or 6 cents cheaper from 9p to 7a. But it'll also be a nice way to know exactly how many kWh I'm using to charge the Leaf. Just gotta see how much it is to install the meter.
Otherwise, considering The Energy Detective to monitor energy usage...anybody using the TED?
jysue said:I got the 2 electric meter option. I went with Aerovironment because it was simpler for me. They handled everything, permits, coordinating with HECO. One complication was that it was a little longer and harder to wire my garage from where the electric meters are than an alternative path, but I thought the lower rates would be helpful. It came out to be about $4000 (before state rebate and federal tax credit). You might be able to get a better deal from someone else than Aerovironment.
However, even though they advertise a great rate, there are other items in the bill. This is from my most recent bill:
Kilowatt hours: 88
TOU Meter charge: 1.50 (the time of use meter monthly charge is specified in the EV-R schedule)
Non-fuel energy: 9.83 (this is roughly the 11+ cents per kwh at off peak)
Interim increase: 0.38
Purchased power adjustment: 2.34
RBA rate adjustment: 0.04
PBF surcharge: 0.52
Energy cost adjustment: 10.21
IRP Cost recovery: 0.03
Total: 24.85
So the big item is the energy cost adjustment. I think this is a factor based somehow upon the price of oil. This goes up and down as the price of oil goes up and down (please correct me if this is wrong).
The effective rate per kilowatt hour comes out to 28.24 cents per kilowatt-hour. I get an average of 4.7 miles per kilowatt-hour (your mileage may vary). To drive 10 miles, it would take 2.13 kilowatt-hours (10 miles divided by 4.7 miles per kilowatt-hour). 2.13 times 28.24 = 60.2 cents to drive 10 miles using my Leaf. If gasoline were $4.00 per gallon and I got 50 miles per gallon, the equivalent cost to drive 10 miles would be 80 cents, so I'm saving about 20 cents per 10 miles. If my car got 40 miles per gallon, the cost to drive 10 miles would be $1, so I would be saving about 40 cents per 10 miles.
There is a cost advantage for getting 2 meters for me, but it is nowhere near as much as I thought it was going to be, before I got the bills which shows all the extra charge items. Keep in mind that all of these extra charge items (except the monthly TOU meter charge) would also be in your electric bill if you didn't get 2 meters.
koolaukid said:After a lot of consideration, I just got on Hawaiian Electric's TOU EV initiative.
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