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New Member
- First Name
- Marc
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2023
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- Location
- Arizona
- Vehicles
- 2021 MME GT
- Occupation
- Retired
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Hello everyone. I’m new to the forum, and this is my first test to make sure I know how to post a comment, and an introduction.
I have a 2021 GT I bought just over a year ago. I live in the Phoenix area, and really haven’t driven a whole lot. Why? Range anxiety of course! Depending on the weather, I get anywhere between 200, and 275 miles. Looking at a map, there aren’t an abundance of chargers in Arizona. Near between Phoenix and Flagstaff, there are two spots to charge. One is right out of the Phoenix Metro area, (when you have a full charge, and don’t need to) and then at your destination Flagstaff. Make a side trip to any of the very interesting spots in between? Very scary.
My wife and I bought this car because after a long test drive, we absolutely fell in love with it, and bought it right then and there. Not a smart way to buy a car. It has a lot of software bugs, and quirks, but I still love this car. For local drives, it is awesome. Of course it’s fast, which helps in maneuvering in traffic, and it handles wonderfully. The common phrase”rides on rails” fits the car perfectly. I have some regrets, but then I go for a drive and fall in love again.
It’s our only car, so when the HVBC goes, we’re in trouble. From what I see, any repairs will be a long wait.
Oh well, enough complaining, I still love this car.
Now for my technical question. The charger that came with this car can’t handle Arizonas heat so I bought a different on. The Grizzl-e Avalanche. It works great, and has the ability to change amperage. I have it set on the lowest setting, so my solar panels can keep up with it. Back to my question. I hear, sometimes, a sound like running water. A assume it’s something to do with battery cooling, but is that normal on a 50 degree day, while charging at only 16 amps?
Lots of rambling here. I’m glad I signed up. Sorry, one more question. If I avoid wide open throttle, will my HVBC still melt?
I have a 2021 GT I bought just over a year ago. I live in the Phoenix area, and really haven’t driven a whole lot. Why? Range anxiety of course! Depending on the weather, I get anywhere between 200, and 275 miles. Looking at a map, there aren’t an abundance of chargers in Arizona. Near between Phoenix and Flagstaff, there are two spots to charge. One is right out of the Phoenix Metro area, (when you have a full charge, and don’t need to) and then at your destination Flagstaff. Make a side trip to any of the very interesting spots in between? Very scary.
My wife and I bought this car because after a long test drive, we absolutely fell in love with it, and bought it right then and there. Not a smart way to buy a car. It has a lot of software bugs, and quirks, but I still love this car. For local drives, it is awesome. Of course it’s fast, which helps in maneuvering in traffic, and it handles wonderfully. The common phrase”rides on rails” fits the car perfectly. I have some regrets, but then I go for a drive and fall in love again.
It’s our only car, so when the HVBC goes, we’re in trouble. From what I see, any repairs will be a long wait.
Oh well, enough complaining, I still love this car.
Now for my technical question. The charger that came with this car can’t handle Arizonas heat so I bought a different on. The Grizzl-e Avalanche. It works great, and has the ability to change amperage. I have it set on the lowest setting, so my solar panels can keep up with it. Back to my question. I hear, sometimes, a sound like running water. A assume it’s something to do with battery cooling, but is that normal on a 50 degree day, while charging at only 16 amps?
Lots of rambling here. I’m glad I signed up. Sorry, one more question. If I avoid wide open throttle, will my HVBC still melt?
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