Recent content by matwlev

My Grizzl-E Ultimate 48 has been very reliable. But, as others have said, I’d suggest checking to see if your electric utility company has any rebates or if they support any kind of smart charging programs that could save you money with specific chargers.

This is a really going point. What’s the scenario where there’s a large scale attack on the electric grid and somebody’s first concern is “dang, now I can’t take that road trip because I don’t have anywhere to charge my EV!” Not accusing the OP of this as I believe they are sincerely asking the...

After reading more about the water utility attacks, I understand your concern better. I think the disconnect for me is that a grid attack is a very visible, unfamiliar threat, while oil-supply disruptions are so familiar that we mostly experience them as “gas prices are up again.” We’re actually...

For anyone wondering what the OP is referring to, there actually has been a significant series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems recently. A quick Google search should pull up a lot of results.

I think I understand the concern, but I feel like the logic is a bit backwards. Sure, an attack on the US electric grid is possible, but is there really anything to indicate that it is something to be concerned about? Meanwhile, as a result of the war, there has been an actual, real-world...

If you’re in to EV news for the STL area, give The Amped Americano a follow on YouTube.

Most people prefer Apple or Google Maps via phone projection. The latest SYNC update removes the “need” for the built-in nav. Personally, I pay for it because I like it better than the other options. It will route you around traffic or delays.

I’m a fan of the built-in nav, too. If you dig into it a bit, it has a lot of nice features that are just a tap away. One I really like is the Up Ahead feature that lets you see, by category, what’s coming up on your route. So, I can see where the next chargers, rest stop, coffee shop, or...

Didn’t consider convertibles. Makes sense.

For sure. Potential buyers ask “how long does it take to charge” thinking it’s the equivalent of “how long does it take to fill up.” We can give them an answer, but really we need to point out that they’re asking the wrong question. They probably mean “how long will I have to WAIT for my car to...

I agree that new buyers ask for numbers, but that's usually because they are stuck in an ICE mindset. In a gas car, range dictates your chores. In an EV, the car charges while it sits. A hard limit like “30 miles or less” might be a totally legit rule for your specific lifestyle, but it...

I think my big issue here is setting an arbitrary barrier like “30 miles or less.” It frames EV ownership as far more restrictive than it actually is, just like the idea that you must have a gasoline “safety net” if it’s your only car. If everyday utility were the only metric, the Corolla would...

I think my big issue here is setting an arbitrary barrier like “30 miles or less.” It frames EV ownership as far more restrictive than it actually is, just like the idea that you must have a gasoline “safety net” if it’s your only car. If everyday utility were the only metric, the Corolla would...

Sure they should. Level 1 works for plenty of people. Topping up at a DC fast charger weekly works for plenty of people. If you want an EV for all of the reasons an EV is awesome, do ten minutes of research and find a way to make it work. Just like people who buy an F-150 find a way to make it...

Why not? I’m not comparing battery to battery, just the logic of “if something has a warranty for x number of years, that means it should be replaced at x number of years.” Why does that apply to this one battery? I’m not disagreeing with the suggestion to replace at 36 months, just asking why...