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There was a study done at MIT in the late 1980’s about the effect of technology on work life. The image from cartoons in the 1960’s like the Jetsons (remember anyone?) is that the machines do all the work and humans just sit around with a life of leisure. Kurt Vonnegut wrote a great novel on...

Should get 3.9-4 mi/kwh on 19’s at 75 mph with decent temps.

I’m going. Mostly to meet other owners.

Fast charging to 100% is crazy. Takes too much time and may not be the best for long term battery health. Charging to 90% is better if you have the range. I have found fast charging to about 75% saves a heck of a lot of time as the power curve goes way down after 70% SOC. I use ABRP, EA, and...

It depends on how you drive and where. Summer in the flat Midwest it is easy to get over 4mi/kWh on a road trip.

If you like music, especially if you enjoy high- resolution sources like Tidal then yes SSP absolutely no question.

Great idea. Celebrate your purchase with a Bloody Mary at Don CeSar.

No fast chargers near you to my knowledge. The are some chargers near the airport. We like to golf at TPC Tampa just north of you when we are in town visiting my son. One of the best EA fast chargers I have experienced was at the Simon Tyrone mall in St. Pete but that’s not helpful for you. Good...

I replace my fob battery every 6 months whether it needs it or not. That cadence works for me. My second key I keep in a faraday pouch so it lasts but I’ve decided to replace that one annually.

All good advice. I agree about 19”, ABRP, PlugShare, and EA apps. It’s really not that complicated. I drive about 75-76 mph which is most relaxing for me, use ACC, and it greatly helps with efficiency. I tend to drive only 200-250 miles and stop to stretch and pee, that’s usually 3-3.5 hours...

Insightful article from an insightful CEO. I agree about the opportunities a clean-sheet, fully optimized design delivers. Most legacy carmakers will not fully compete in EV’s until their current executives retire.

Hi regen increases efficiency substantially in city driving.

Welcome. Just spent a week in Tampa where my oldest son lives, he goes to UT. We visit 2-3x per year. Been doing road trips from Wisconsin taking advantage of free EA charging. Enjoy your vehicle.

The difference between 3.9 and 4.5 can be several factors, seemingly minor, but important to efficiency at any moment: Speed, vehicle weight, ambient temperature, wind - direction and speed, traffic conditions, elevations changes, rain, payment conditions, etc.

1 year anniversary March 17. 13,000 miles. I don’t know the lifetime m/kWh. That is quite frankly irrelevant. When I want to have fun, efficiency is not the focus. When I drive Milwaukee to Detroit, 400+ miles, it is.