Hemmings Review

Carsinmyblood

Well-Known Member
First Name
Mitch
Joined
May 2, 2021
Threads
127
Messages
1,338
Reaction score
2,004
Location
Western NC
Vehicles
'53 XK120, '58 MGA, '66 E-Type, MME Prem, EX, awd
Occupation
Self employed
Country flag
They committed the same sin as just about every other publication.... They failed to note that you can charge at home, drive nearly 300 miles and do it again and again and again without ever stopping at a public charger.

In reading the article I'd assume I have to install an expensive piece of electronics or hunt for a charger to drive it.

...and ....ICE engine will not be "verboten" by 2030.

Nobody proofreads anymore.
 

HuntingPudel

Well-Known Member
First Name
Steve
Joined
Mar 23, 2021
Threads
88
Messages
12,932
Reaction score
17,376
Location
Bay Area, CA
Vehicles
2024 MME GT with Performance Upgrade, 1979 Fire-Am, 1972 K/5 Blazer
Occupation
Engineering
Country flag
They also neglected to note that the included charger is a combo L1/L2 unit and that if you plug it into a 40A 240V circuit it functions just like any L2 charger.

Not much depth to the article regarding how it drives, various features, etc.
 

jrstinkfish

Well-Known Member
First Name
Scott
Joined
May 9, 2021
Threads
3
Messages
206
Reaction score
280
Location
Memphis, TN
Vehicles
2021 Mach-E Premium RWD SR Infinite Blue
Country flag
They committed the same sin as just about every other publication.... They failed to note that you can charge at home, drive nearly 300 miles and do it again and again and again without ever stopping at a public charger.
In the almost 3 years I owned my Bolt, I only ever charged at home with the 110v charger and never used a public charger. I think my first use of a public charger was with my Mach-E on my last couple of road trips. The 30 miles or so I get overnight charging more than meets my typical daily needs (especially now since I'm still WFH, but even when I'm back at the office in Sept, it'll still be fine).

Though I do understand it's a lot different for people who live in apartments or places where they can't park near an outlet and stay plugged in. But in my case, for things besides road trips, I have never had the need for anything more than L1 charging.
Sponsored

 
 







Top