These company statements mean all models will be hybrid with a few all-electric.
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These company statements mean all models will be hybrid with a few all-electric.
They're using a battery pack with lower voltage. Most EVs(except the Taycan) have a 360V pack, even the previous year Ioniq.
Not sure why they'd do that but I just remember Power = V x I from school lol.
It's great that's there's more competition and 100% electric company, but their vehicles are too expensive.
Looks like a model Y
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a lot of crossovers look damn similar. comes with the territory with optimization and whatnot
Hey guys. Was thinking of purchasing my first car on carvana. I was looking at electric hybrids and saw a pretty promising Fiat 500e for 10k. I've only seen a couple mentions in this thread. I'm just looking for a good gas-saving commute car. I'm 6'4" so I want something with good leg room (bonus if it can fit someone really "big" like my Uncle). I'm in real uncharted territory here so any advice would be appreciated even if there are other brands that would be good if I can find it around 10k.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
The 500e is very small, I wouldnt advise it if you need to carry big or tall people. It won't have any leg room. You need to look for a bigger car I'd say.
The big thing is range, as I really didn't care for heated back seats or fog lights and added speakers... the other big thing would be internet, which allows for streaming video... it works right now with standard range +, but I hear it might go away at any time. I actually wished they had the long range rwd still available.
For me range is huge, as small battery degradation will be much less an issue.. but I say that as a SR+ owner...
They are sure to have promotions in 2020, as sales have slowed a little, and with the Model Y coming up. But it might not be really significant. I mean the 2 years of super charging is worthlike $500? Most people charge at home because supercharger are only really convenient for trips.
Thank you. I guess the range isn't a huge deal overall for me. I do mostly 30 miles or less a day and we have another car if needed for longer trips. I guess my thought would be that our next car to replace our ICE would be a longer range electric in 5 years or so.
The fiat 500 is actually really roomy for tall people, as long as you don't plan on using the rear seats. You can test drive a normal model to make sure, but I've driven one and despite the small size, they're tall people friendly. One of my friends who is very tall was shopping for a small car, and the fiat 500 is one of the only ones he fit in.
Not really. Its a small car, but the front actually has a lot of room. The roof is high and the seats move back enough for tall people. Now putting tall people in the back is another story, but if its the front, it should be fine.
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Well, the Mini Cooper SE has a price and release date: $29,900 / March 2020. The range is not terribly impressive, but I'm warming up to it. My daily commute is only 20mi round trip and we'll still have an ICE second car option for longer trips. I recently heard a compelling argument in favor of using smaller batteries that fit your typical uses - large batteries require more more mining for their components and if you're never using the full range (US drivers are only 30mi/day average) it turns into excessive waste. Satisfying "range anxiety" by getting a large battery that's just going to sit in my garage is not making much sense.
Wish VW and Honda would get their electric options here sooner. Coming from an old GTI, the Mini is looking like my best option for next year.
Wish VW and Honda would get their electric options here sooner. Coming from an old GTI, the Mini is looking like my best option for next year.
Oh cool to know! I'll try and go to my nearest Fiat dealer and see if I can at least get into one and see how I fit.
Hasn't been confirmed yet, but most people are expecting ~120mi based on what's been published in the EU so far.
Judging by the Houston Facebook group, more common than you think.
The most common and annoying thing is trucks parking in front of charging stations.
Insecure small dick Neanderthals.
Getting a Nema 14-50 installed next week in anticipation for an EV next year. Our off peak program for this offers charging from 9pm - 9am for 4 cents per kWh, which seems great. I thought about getting the higher Tesla charger, but I'm not 100% getting a Tesla just yet and it seemed like enough for most of my driving to just charge at 14-50 rates.
The fucking psychopaths
I've always had a love for Mustangs, I hope their EV is good. I'd love for it to be in the running for next car down the road.
Really great hands on impression video with the Taycan in the US, first I've seen myself, worth a watch. Main conclusion is Porsche community and fans are going to absolutely love the car, its 100% Porsche and a phenomenal drive. While it's obviously for a small enthusiasts market(not a huge market for $200k lol), it's going to have a great halo and ripple effect for electric vehicle adoption and acceptance in general. Good stuff
I have to admit the Ford's growing on me:
Edmunds: Electric Ford Mustang SUV - Ford Mach-E Reveal & Details
Also, the interior looks decent and not at all cheap as I feared.
Edmunds: Electric Ford Mustang SUV - Ford Mach-E Reveal & Details
Also, the interior looks decent and not at all cheap as I feared.
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That looks nice.It's a concept, but still:
A bit strange choice to unveil a wagon in LA autoshow, but nevertheless: Europe is going to go nuts when VW releases their first fully electric wagon.
Well, I took the plunge and bought myself a 2019 Bolt LT. Wanted to get the Model 3, was about to pull the trigger, until I priced out insurance quotes and saw it would be over $330 a month just to insure it, thanks Michigan!
Really happy with my Bolt so far, though. Although the range on the remote start seems extremely short, I practically have to be within eyesight of the car for the signal to go through, which sucks when I try to precondition the battery at the end of my workday. Anyone know if there's some way to increase that range, aftermarket or otherwise?
(PS. I think I might kind of love the look of that big stupid Cybertruck?)
Really happy with my Bolt so far, though. Although the range on the remote start seems extremely short, I practically have to be within eyesight of the car for the signal to go through, which sucks when I try to precondition the battery at the end of my workday. Anyone know if there's some way to increase that range, aftermarket or otherwise?
(PS. I think I might kind of love the look of that big stupid Cybertruck?)
Excellent choice.
Pro tip: Put it in Low and Sport mode and leave it there. One pedal driving is fun as hell. My Bolt's approaching 80k miles...
Michigan has the highest car insurance rates in the country by far, thanks to no-fault insurance and unlimited medical coverage in every policy. It's complete bullshit.
New Bolt EV owner here- I love using 'L' mode but I've never combined it with Sport. Can you describe why you recommend doing so? Does it hurt your kWh usage much?
Well Sport makes the car accelerate markedly quicker and more fun to drive (seriously, it's at least as fast as my old GTI, probably faster because no shifts). Couple that with the aggressive regenerative braking of Low mode, and you get this highly responsive, fun & nimble car that you can drive with one foot (for the most part).
I haven't noticed it hurting my range really at all. I drive 100-130 miles a day during the week, sometimes more on weekends. Charging every night at home (and for a few hours at work during the week) I never have had any concerns about range.
Thanks! I'm going to give it a shot. I'm also looking at what Level 2 charger I should install in my home. I'm assuming you have at least that level for that amount of range per day. Do you know if there's anything significant that differentiates those in the $2-300 range vs the $5-600?
I'm interested in getting an EV for my weekend car. I have a work truck that I use during the week, but I want something different to drive around.
I'm thinking either a used 2014-2015 model S 75 or 85 or a new model 3 long range. I wouldn't be buying until next mid next year. Leaning more towards the model S, hopefully one with lifetime supercharging. Anyone that has driven or owned both care to offer any advice?
I'm thinking either a used 2014-2015 model S 75 or 85 or a new model 3 long range. I wouldn't be buying until next mid next year. Leaning more towards the model S, hopefully one with lifetime supercharging. Anyone that has driven or owned both care to offer any advice?
Signed a Bolt lease today! Black 2019 LT with dcfc and the comfort/driver confidence 1 packages
I think I got a decent deal on it, 330/month after tax for 39 months, 12k miles/year. This is in MA where there are no state incentives currently. Nothing down besides the first payment and DMV fees
I think I got a decent deal on it, 330/month after tax for 39 months, 12k miles/year. This is in MA where there are no state incentives currently. Nothing down besides the first payment and DMV fees
They're not any more expensive to insure than any other luxury car. Ours went up nominally from a 2008 audi a4.
That "they're too expensive to insure" is FUD from somewhere.
Yeah, just shop around. The first places I looked, including my current insurer, had astounding rates. But I ended up finding the same rate as my other car (just a Fiat 500x). Some places just seem to have out of whack premiums for Model 3s.
Yikes. 201 miles vs 348 with same battery size. Taycan must be mining bit coin or something while driving lol
Is the Taycon that much heavier?
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No, it's that nobody even comes close to Tesla's battery efficiency. They are *way* ahead of everyone else in that regard.
Isn't it because the porsche doesn't use much regen braking? Though I could be wrong on this...
Been loving my wife's i3. Super fun.
Also, anyone else using EV Connect's newer app? It's really good.
Also, anyone else using EV Connect's newer app? It's really good.
It has such a small battery pack though, so I wonder how it'd do with a larger one? Only 170 miles EPA range.
It was the 2020 Model 3 topped it tho(and all Model 3 thanks to software update)
FWIW I drive a smart fortwo and my lease is up early 2021, so I have to start seriously looking at what to get next come the summer. I was planning on leasing another, but that obviously isn't on the cards.