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Comment No gambling involved (Score 1) 205

I have a 14-30 extension cord so could plug into the 240V dryer outlet in the house if faster charging was needed, but it never was. I use the extension cord during road trips, like this one to Fort Benning in 2018 for my nephew's graduation from basic training.

I've noticed you like to spread a lot of EV FUD - do you work in the oil industry or do you just like exposing your ignorance?

Comment Yep, with an EV just "top it off" each night (Score 1) 205

Back in 2018 when I got my first Model 3 I used the lowly 120V outlet in my garage for 1.44 kW charging for the first 6 months without any problems. Even if I returned from a weekend trip close it empty it was OK as I'd gain enough extra range each night that I'd be back to full after a few nights.

I then switched to a free-nights electric plan and had a 240V outlet installed for 7.68 kW charging to make sure it would finish toping off the car during the free period.

Comment Re: No RAM, dwindling customers for AI (Score 1) 133

It is not just right or will to repair. The old hardware needs current software to be useful - at minimum something that gets security vulnerability fixes. Most phones are locked down in terms of bootloader, and also rely on proprietary drivers. The phone makers have had no financial incentive to extend software support for older phones, so far. It would likely need some sort of subscription model to cover support / update costs.

Comment Re: This is good for people with EV's already (Score 1) 143

Yes, the update process frequently fails on my EQEV, no doubt because I live in an area with extremely poor cell signal. Basically the updates have to run when I'm away from home. I was not referring to issues with the update process, but regressions introduced in their content. Bugs that affect the infotainment, various apps, bluetooth, etc. GM does not have the best firmware engineers. This is also on Google, who develops Android automotive. But ultimately, the buck stops with GM.

Comment Re: This is good for people with EV's already (Score 1) 143

I had a 2012 Leaf which was leased. I agree with you. It sucked. Mine was not totaled. I had $0 down 39 months lease. I returned it 9 months early.

My husband drives a 2017 Bolt. It had a battery replacement due to the recall under warranty. New battery increased range from 238 to 259 miles. Car has been flawless. I suggested we replace the car. He is happy with it still and doesn't want to.

My Equinox has great range and price was hard to beat. But lots of software bugs, which OTA updates don't fix, or worsen. I wish they made a Bolt with the same range as the Equinox as I find the Equinox a bit too wide and challenging to park.

Comment Re: This is good for people with EV's already (Score 1) 143

Not all EVs. Look at Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt , Equinox EV, Hyundai Kona. All of them under $35k. The median US vehicle purchase price is now just under $50k. That includes many vehicle sizes, though.

My Equinox EV was $27k out the door including about 10% CA sales tax last August before the $7500 incentive expired. I was sti able to take it as point of sale despite having only 3 digit federal tax liability last year.

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