That's roughly what I'm paying in FL. Same driving record.You realize to insure both of my EVs (my partner and mine) - we pay almost $500/mo here in CA?
And we both have perfect records. No accidents, no tickets, nothing (last 10 years+).
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Me agreeing with this guy for the first time. Amazing.
Maybe that’s true since finance is generally localized. He even makes money when you file bankruptcy because you have to attend his online class 😂
Wow it pains me to agree with him as well. It annoys me when people point out minor defects in self driving but pretend major defects don’t exist with human drivers
Two years ago it was alleged to be something like 20% of the cars sold. I am sure it is less now, but not less than 1% less.
What I meant to say was less than 1% of all registered cars, not 1% of Teslas…
You might be right but it’s new. At one time gasoline cars represented 1% of vehicles on the road. The change isn’t going to happen overnight.
Trip to the lakes yesterday. Plenty of charging on the motorway with more being built I noticed.
However not so good when you get here. A bit of a waste land. 4 chargers in a very busy public car park. Needs a bit more investment.
No charging where I’m staying either as it’s not even got off street parking.
However not so good when you get here. A bit of a waste land. 4 chargers in a very busy public car park. Needs a bit more investment.
No charging where I’m staying either as it’s not even got off street parking.
Just renewed my insurance on my EQA 250+…couldn’t believe that I got the same cover for just over a hundred pound less than last year
Just had to get a set of tires for my wife's 2018 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD. Went with Costco's Bridgestone Turanza Prestige as they were on sale and much less than other tires I was looking at. America's Tire was mostly $1400 after the protection package. This is $1100 after taxes, and we'll get a $50 Costco card with it.
Earliest we can install these is mid September so... will let y'all know how they do. According to initial reviews are somewhat positive.
I have the Michelin Primacy A/S on my 2024 (and mine are 18') - absolutely love them. Barely any wear after 10,000 miles. Wife has the 19' rims.
Amazing how expensive tires are for these vehicles.
Earliest we can install these is mid September so... will let y'all know how they do. According to initial reviews are somewhat positive.
I have the Michelin Primacy A/S on my 2024 (and mine are 18') - absolutely love them. Barely any wear after 10,000 miles. Wife has the 19' rims.
Amazing how expensive tires are for these vehicles.
last time I needed tires, showed the guy at America's tire the quote I had from Costco (included a $70 mfg rebate) and they matched it. Plus gave me the $70 mfg rebate too. This as for a set of Michelin Defenders for my Prius Prime.
Many years before that Costo p***ed me of not wanting to overinflate by like 10 or 15% ...
Interesting hack, disable overheating protection remotely on EV chargers.
uk.pcmag.com
The EV Charger Hack That Can Burn Down Your House Just Got More Terrifying
Trend Micro researchers found a hack to remotely disable overheating protection in most home EV chargers. The results, which we got to see at Black Hat, were explosive.
Yea, I saw a video on YouTube or maybe it was a news site about this the other day. Should be pretty easy to avoid this. Don't use Ethernet or WiFi with your EVSE.Interesting hack, disable overheating protection remotely on EV chargers.
The EV Charger Hack That Can Burn Down Your House Just Got More Terrifying
Trend Micro researchers found a hack to remotely disable overheating protection in most home EV chargers. The results, which we got to see at Black Hat, were explosive.
Decided to visit my local ChargePoint HQ near where I live. Their DC chargers now charge my Tesla at 120 kW vs the 69-72 kW it was doing before (station limited). This is great news since they're the closest rapid charger to where I live. Their DC rapid chargers are $.40/kWh. They also have new 19.2 kW level 2 stations with Tesla adapters as well - single charges at:
Very happy to find these new level 2 stations - as they only charge $.30/kWh. Going to be making more use of these.
Very happy to find these new level 2 stations - as they only charge $.30/kWh. Going to be making more use of these.
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Always fun the hackers conferences, but I'm a little confused by this one. Perhaps it is me, or is it more geographical thing?Interesting hack, disable overheating protection remotely on EV chargers.
The EV Charger Hack That Can Burn Down Your House Just Got More Terrifying
Trend Micro researchers found a hack to remotely disable overheating protection in most home EV chargers. The results, which we got to see at Black Hat, were explosive.
1. Those aren't chargers, they are supplies or evse
The charger is in the vehicle when you talk about AC. 2. The consumer units we have in our houses in say the last 40 years most definitely protect against overcurrent, the article make it sound like it is something unique and unusual.
3. Our smart (internet connected) supply unit absolutely has such protections, and without physical access you can't vary the current like they did, and as per the installation regulations it's a layered protection as before unit the spur is protected.
4. Nice theory with additional resistors etc, but come on, which car draws that kind of load. With CCS2 it tops out at 32A
Not saying that it didn't happen, just highlighting a cheer for those where there are regulations and proper standards around this, it just shows that there is a reason for having that. Perhaps more realistic in other regions.
I think it is a sign that this category vehicle is here to stay. I really like the Renault 5, and yes the id Polo is great as well. I wouldn't personally like doing long distance in it, but for most people and most journeys those are great options. We just need on from Ford for a Fiesta as well. Stellantis, nah no thank you
I have one of these up the street from me. I have used them a few times without issue. A definite cheap. I have home charging now so not something I need to use as it is no faster then my home charging. I can't remember the pricing but it worked out to be a $1 an hour. So to almost get me to 80% was less than $5
There are a LOT of ChargePoint chargers up here in Northern CA. They aren’t perfect. A lot of them are the old generation - where they share a 6.6? kW line - so if two people are charging you get barely 3kW. A lot of the city chargers are ChargePoint up here with some insane rates during peak hours.
I live very close to ChargePoint Headquarters - so I get to use their newest stations in their parking lot after work is done.
Jealous of home charging - I … look forward to that (even if just a wall outlet) in the future. Till then we’re stuck here in an apartment for the next year.
(Actually hasn’t been that bad, mostly supercharging near grocery stores and hitting these things when convenient).Probably won't make it to the USI think it is a sign that this category vehicle is here to stay. I really like the Renault 5, and yes the id Polo is great as well. I wouldn't personally like doing long distance in it, but for most people and most journeys those are great options. We just need on from Ford for a Fiesta as well. Stellantis, nah no thank you
Would love to see more choices here ...
Perhaps not this generation, but hopefully the next will. They are brilliant little cars. I’m still temper by the Alpine version of the Renault 5. I don’t need it, but I want it. Saying that the id Polo in a GTI or I think they use the GTX denomination would be awesome.Probably won't make it to the US
Would love to see more choices here ...