Recent content by GearHead

Sorry I missed listing 40 amps. I don't seem to be able to edit the survey at this point. Pete

For anyone interested in following this charging discussion, I created and posted a poll. https://lucidowners.com/threads/what-amperage-is-your-home-charger.8592/ Pete

Just curious how most people are configured on their home charger. I'm on a 50 amp line for two reasons. It was the most I could get from my panel without a major and expensive upgrade. It charges plenty fast for me. Even if I drive locally a couple hundred miles, I can charge back to 80% in...

I understood the point and perhaps most reading this thread did. But the OP, as a self proclaimed newbie, might not have. I just thought the responses were not well worded. My EVSE is on a 50 amp line. We could debate the number of others configured that way or even the need for more than 50...

Hard wiring in of itself charges no faster. A 50 amp circuit delivers 40 amps to the charger whether hard wired or through a plug. Hard wiring is not only better for more amperage but required for a circuit of more than 50 amps. Pete

Congratulations. I guess you were so excited the ground shook! Pete

The red on the seats themselves indicate which zones are heated. There are no zones on the steering wheel. Pete

This. Just as easy to push a button on a remote clipped to the visor as it is to push a button on the dash. Pete

I bought a set after getting gavram's recommendation and have no regrets. The load ratings are appropriate, virtually no difference in noise and no noticeable change in range. I think they are a great choice. Pete

The Wunderbox will not allow damage to the battery. When very cold, most of the charge will be used to warm the battery (precondition) and the remainder to charge it. Pete

In all my testing of various options I've discovered something new on the charging graphic of the iPhone app. While charging the graphic shows wavy "electrical lines" starting at the front bumper and flowing to the charge limit indicator. (This was not new to me.) When the power is limited...

Yes, I agree it does nothing for the speed of charging at home. I am just assuming that keeping the battery within its optimal temperature is better for its long term life. But, that is just my speculation. Pete

This thread has some good info in it regarding Preconditioning. https://lucidowners.com/threads/cold-weather-battery-tips.4050/page-5#post-183070 It takes 30 to 45 minutes for the cold message to go away when I precondition mine in the garage. Pete

Great idea! I'll give that a try. Pete

I’ve been doing some experimenting on how to keep the battery warm while plugged into my L2 charger at home. With this latest cold weather snap, my unheated garage gets to the mid 30’s F by morning. The car usually shows the “Power limited due to cold battery” message when this happens, which to...