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There many newish apartments in Austin area that have at least one charger with 2 ports. Many offices with garages that offer free charging for their employees and I know some folks whom exclusively charge at work, unless they plan a trip somewhere. For example my wife’s office has 5 ports...

In my case, when I was recently shopping, I used calculations from the Progressive website, selected "replace car," and punched in the new car I wanted to try without submitting actual changes. I was replacing my 2018 Outlander Phev. I did compare Bolt EUV, model 3, Mustang Mach-e, and Ioniq 5...

Don't you love those arguments when people emphasize that they need to refill, I need it right now! Like in 2-5 mins, like they drive 300+ miles daily. In that case, they are not an average Joe, and it is obviously not the correct vehicle for their needs. Would I take my Bolt for a vacation...

Do you put your phone on charger daily? The same concept: put it on the charger while you are sleeping, even if you have not drained the whole battery. With PHEVs and EVs, there is the unofficial rule called "ABC" (Always Be Charging), as "shore" power allows the battery management system to...

Wow, that is a lot of miles. I specifically looked for 2021+ base Model 3, not long-range. Those with LFP batteries can take a lot of beating in terms of charge cycles and don't mind being charged 100%. (I think it is actually recommended to change those to 100% once a week). I have set my EUV...

As a matter of fact, both cars in my signature are ex. Hertz rentals. I got Sienna in early December 2023 and Bolt EUV 1.5 months ago from Hertz via Carvana.

All the good options were gone within days. While I thought about it for a few days, all model 3 for 24-26k with around 30k on the ODO were gone.

Not a bad deal. I think one of mine is an older version of this charger. But I would personally avoid non-UL certified EVSEs if you have an attached garage, small kids, and want to crank it up to 40 Amps. After upgrading to a full EV, I decided that it was not worth the risk and upgraded my...

If he is US citizen, they will let him out.

I hate washing cars manually; such a waste of time that could be spent doing something more valuable, like spending time with my wife and kids. Maybe once they get older, I can try to wash it with them(make them wash it instead of me, ha ha). Until then, automatic car wash at least weekly with a...

I used to have 2013 500 Sport Turbo with multiple performance and suspension modifications. It was a hoot to drive… older 500e was reported to be also fun to drive with all that instant torque…

You can ship it to me; I'll use it in my Yota hybrid that calls for 0w-16. I'll pay for shipping. Dumping it into a recycle barrel sounds like a waste...

Did someone force you to buy a model 3?

They also like to drive gas guzzlers, related to the oil industry and vote Republican. It's rare that none does not match that stereotype.

While doing that comparison don’t forget to add up emissions from oil discovery, extraction, shipping, refinery and then shipping fuel to fuel stations. People seem to forget about it and take it for granted…

What I don’t like in Outlander PHEV is that it starts engine for heat very early. Like 60-62f (climate control is set on auto for 70-72. I know that if AC has 10 or more degree diff for ambient vs your target temp, it will enable recirc, so maybe same logic goes for hrat and it start ICE). It...

I owned 2014 Volt. Got it with about 40k miles after the lease, and sold it to Carvana 1.5 years ago with 102k miles on the clock. My lifetime mpg was 115. (the first owner used it as a hybrid it seems without charging much). It was still getting 34-36 miles per charge even though my driving was...

I will probably order several UOAs anyway and post in on this forum. I can message you, once I do so if you want to collect them in one spot.

I would be interested. I'm also in TX in the Austin suburbs. I will have the 2022 XLE delivered on Dec 8. It has 37.5k miles right now, ex Hertz rental car. I have some 5W-20 and 0W-20 in the stash. Plan to do a short run with fresh oil to "flush" whatever is there now as I don't know what it is...

Looked at the air filter yesterday, still pretty clean, some dead bugs there, can easily go a couple more ocis. Filter box housing seems to latch tight and properly.