Took delivery of my first EV

Red interior for the win! That Goat is crazy! '65 was a great year. Mine was a '66.
Our GS350 F Sport:
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RX450h F Sport:
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wwillson said:
Help us understand this. No brake pedal?
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It has a brake pedal, but regenerative braking is strong enough to bring a car almost to a complete stop. Instead of coming off the accelerator pedal to apply the friction brakes, you release the throttle pedal more slowly to limit or blend regenerative braking in. Once down to about 2-3 mph you fully release the throttle and the car automatically applies the friction brakes to come to a complete stop and hold the car in place.
 
Gary_E said:
@Torrid described it very well. There are electronic adjustments I can choose to lessen the one-pedal affect (at a cost of energy scavenging), but the I’m trying to maximize efficiency and get used to it asap.
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It took me 2 seconds to get used to it. Our M3P is low; coming to a speed bump simply requires a lift off the accelerator to modulate your speed. One pedal driving on the freeway is incredible.

And your brake components last a looooong time.
Just my opinion, but this is another thing that make other cars seem so old skool.
 
Gary_E said:
@Torrid described it very well. There are electronic adjustments I can choose to lessen the one-pedal affect (at a cost of energy scavenging), but I’m trying to maximize efficiency and get used to it asap.
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For me I still coast a bit more which reduces the regenerative effect, but it feels more natural and smooth to me how I've always driven cars. I figure it's probably gentler on the tires than aggressive regenerative braking all the time. I'm not 100% convinced heavy regenerative braking is the most efficient, but I would like to capture the power while stopping the car. I think my method should capture a similar amount of power, it just happens over a longer period of time while being gentler on the tires. I just don't hard stop to do it or waste any friction brakes at the cost of regen in regular driving.
 
Torrid said:
For me I still coast a bit more which reduces the regenerative effect, but it feels more natural and smooth to me how I've always driven cars. I figure it's probably gentler on the tires than aggressive regenerative braking all the time. I'm not 100% convinced heavy regenerative braking is the most efficient, but I would like to capture the power while stopping the car. I think my method should capture a similar amount of power, it just happens over a longer period of time while being gentler on the tires. I just don't hard stop to do it or waste any friction brakes at the cost of regen in regular driving.
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Great point on the tire wear.
 
Gary_E said:
My 65 GTO, there’s nothing better.

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That is one of my favorite cars. Love yours and it even has the correct tail pipe tips. A friend of mine had a new one in high school, same color combo. By the time I bought mine the '66 model was out so that is what ended up with. Tri-power, 4 speed, and limited slip 3:55 gears (no A/C and no power steering.) I put American Racing Torq Thrust 15" wheels on mine.
 
jhs914 said:
That is one of my favorite cars. Love yours and it even has the correct tail pipe tips. A friend of mine had a new one in high school, same color combo. By the time I bought mine the '66 model was out so that is what ended up with. Tri-power, 4 speed, and limited slip 3:55 gears (no A/C and no power steering.) I put American Racing Torq Thrust 15" wheels on mine.
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Mine is so special to me, makes me feel like a million bucks every time I fire it up. It’s not a numbers matching car, which I wanted actually as I don’t feel bad about adding the modern 5 speed, disks, and 17” wheels. No garage queen, if it’s nice out, I drive it.

I found a company that shaves modern tires, and installs a raise red line. These are actually 17” Nitto tires, made to look like old school tires, plus matches the red interior.

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Unless I could find my old GTO I wouldn't care about matching numbers. If I bought one I'd do what you did, make it a modern driver. The original drum brakes were horrendous. In my dream car I'd put a built 455 Pontiac engine in it too.
 
Torrid said:
It has a brake pedal, but regenerative braking is strong enough to bring a car almost to a complete stop. Instead of coming off the accelerator pedal to apply the friction brakes, you release the throttle pedal more slowly to limit or blend regenerative braking in. Once down to about 2-3 mph you fully release the throttle and the car automatically applies the friction brakes to come to a complete stop and hold the car in place.
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I'm curious and am not throwing stones. Given the accelerator behavior you described, how do you drive the car fast on, say, a twisty mountain road? It seems like it would be virtually impossible to smoothly modulate the brakes when entering a corner.

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97prizm said:
Nice and smart move. Your BMW is going to be much easier to repair years from now vs anything Tesla. Curious as to if your insurance on the new BMW is similarly priced compared to other vehicles that you own? I've read that some ev's have higher insurance premiums vs their gas counterparts.
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Congrats to the OP on the spiffy new ride.

What's the repair comment based on?

The tesla has less components, wiring, hoses, and a single computer.

The BMW is not packaged particularly well which is part of the reason it doesn't have a frunk.

So far BMW is unique in using SSM brushed motors, BMW claims an a long 15 year life or 300K KM, on the brushes but at some point this is going to need work other EV's will not. Thats if the battery makes it that far/ long.
 
slo town said:
I'm curious and am not throwing stones. Given the accelerator behavior you described, how do you drive the car fast on, say, a twisty mountain road? It seems like it would be virtually impossible to smoothly modulate the brakes when entering a corner.

Scott
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Not trying to answer for @Torrid here Scott, but I can say with this car I only notice it when city driving. It drives like an ice vehicle with your example.
 
Gary_E said:
It was significant price difference, but I got a good deal on the BMW. 11% off msrp as it’s a ‘24. Plus the 7.5k both qualify for. Yes, M50. Msrp was 77k and change, it’s loaded pretty well. You got a fantastic car btw.


Red interior is the best.
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Beautiful car!
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I totally get it. They have no soul, and they are only going to get worse in this regard. Modern EVs are still like Model Ts of the ice world. They do haul ass, effortless launches, and have a ton of creature comforts.

This one’s for you bud, old school cool. Pontiac 462 under the hood.

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Awesome sound!
 
I think the 2024 M50 battery uses 2170 cells, is about 82-85KWH and weighs about 1300 pounds. That's similar to a Model 3.

From what I read, some of the 2025's, the Neue Klasse models will use BMW's new 46mm battery cell in varying heights, from 90mm to 120mm.
 
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