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I am shopping for a smaller around town EV and I am considering an Audi Q4 etron Sportback. After a few test drives of various etron models, some conclusions: 1. Ride. The Audi etrons ride smoother than the Lucid Air. Less impact hardness. Noticeable. 2. Noise. The biggest difference. The Audi...

For sale is a Lucid Air Touring in flawless condition. Quantum Gray metallic. 16,976 miles. Glass roof. Includes Dream Drive and Surreal Sound Pro. 19 inch wheels. Two new tires. Santa Cruz leather interior. I have had zero problems and very few software glitches. Lots of smooth cruising highway...

Is there an option to set the GPS destination by current location or from lat/long coordinates from google maps when the location does not have a street address?

Chargepoint seems to be installing 125kW fast chargers in the Midwest, many near retail or office parks. I tried but could not connect using the Chargepoint app. Never tried it before. Does anyone have experience with successful charging with Chargepoint’s DCFC stations? Any advice?

I’m interested in actual data about Level 2 charging losses. Energy delivered from the outlet versus energy delivered into the battery. There should be some precise stats available on this. I’m interested in the 92KWH battery. I read general estimates but I’m interested in actual data.

I would like to start a thread about trading LCID. Most of the past threads about LCID have gone massively off topic. I vowed to buy below $4. But the fundamentals were so negative in 2023 with no prospect of good news in sight I waited. I finally bought at $2.80. I think there will be...

Just finished the new Elon Musk biography. Fascinating read. I knew the guy was unusual but I did not realize just how weirdly maniacal he is. Some of his decision-making is so risky and reckless I’m surprised there haven’t been more disasters. Still, I am fascinated by his “mission” orientation...

900 mile road trip in the upper Midwest. Day 1 was 30F with heavy sleet. I did 3.1 mi/kWh with the same driving style when I achieved 4.2 mi/kWh in the summer, 68-74 mph using ACC and no manual acceleration. Day 2 was 20F with wind but no precipitation and I achieved only 2.8. I used the seat...

The Lucid website states Gravity is 78 inches wide and Air is 86 inches wide. I doubt Gravity is 8 inches narrower. Is this a typo?

The world has changed in the last 24 hours with the Hamas attacks on Israel and the unfolding Israeli response back. While the conflict seems to be centered around Iran, Hamas, and Israel, one can expect a certain chilling of relations between the mid-east and western world for the time being. I...

Interesting article in the WSJ yesterday about Rivian, in search of being the best, they have severely over engineered the vehicles such that they are inherently high cost, unprofitable, and too heavy/inefficient. In a rush to market the thought was designs could be optimized down the road. It...

On the Tesla app I see a new charger in Ann Arbor MI now available for non Tesla vehicles. It states the cost is $.75/KWH. That is an impressive price point which places energy cost per mile higher than that of ICE/gasoline for that geographic region. Ouch. In comparison, we charge at EA for...

I opened an EVGo account anticipating a trip where there are no EA chargers near my destination hotel. First time, I needed to call customer service to walk my through how to connect using the app. A human answered the help line and it took just a minute to explain the process. The charging...

This has been a big disappointment. Not sure if it is the DD Premium purchase or bugs in 2.1.10. Here is my state of play: 1. Some days blind spot cameras work other days not. Soft reset brings it back. 2. Some days overhead view camera works other days it sits endlessly trying to load. 3...

1,344 miles from Milwaukee to Tampa/St. Pete. 1. EA charging has been flawless. Typical charging session starts at about 170kw. A 50 kWh recharge averages about 95-100 kw for the session. I used PlugShare to plan ahead. 2. The best EA station of all time so far is in St. Pete FL. It is at...

So I’m driving on the highway running about 75. A large Audi sedan, maybe an A8/S8 comes up to me tailgating tightly. After a minute, I said, screw it, and decide to show ‘em what I got. I go to Swift mode and I touched the go pedal. I shot to 100 mph in about 1 second and left my new friend in...

Published today from Reuters: A REUTERS SPECIAL REPORT Tesla created secret team to suppress thousands of driving range complaints

I am struggling to understand the legal implications of this matter of charging for DD Pro and SS Pro after purchase. The Monroney Label is the definitive legal document from the manufacturer that states the standard equipment and optional equipment that is on a specific vehicle as identified...

I am planning a 1300 mile trip Milwaukee to Tampa with the family. A few weeks ago, I published my recent road trip Milwaukee to Detroit which was 426 miles at 4.4 mi/kWh driving 73-74 mph. With conservative driving, how much should I expect efficiency to decrease with an extra 600 pounds? My...

I travled to/from Milwaukee to Detroit, 426 miles each way, going out Friday and returned Sunday. My goal was to hypermile but to do so driving at reasonable speeds. Vehicle is a Touring, 1,200 miles at the beginning of the trip. My philosophy was to travel at the speed limit or no more than +2...