I was right about this guy and his company since Day 1.
https://www.planetearthandbeyond.co/p/this-is-how-tesla-will-die
I saw a post on Facebook about how the Ford Pinto killed a bunch of people by burning them alive and the stats behind it prior to the recall...then they listed how many Teslas have killed and it's a bigger number and yet no such recall.
Their autopilot has a tendency to ignore motorcycles too.
Checked my Lion Electric stock today. 0.065 cents, they're circling the drain awful quick. mid April to find a savior or they are done. I've only invested in two EV companies, Lion and Rivian. Both have returned nothing but losses.
Had an impromptu drag race with an Ioniq6. Me: accessing the empty highway at a traffic light in a 2025 Genesis G70 V6 TT, flooring it in Sport+. Him: accessing the same highway, at the same time, from the opposite channel island. He floored it as well. Both Koreans accelerated at the same rate, me making tons more (glorious) noise. At 150, the Genesis nudged ahead and at 156 he gave up. Ioniq6 sure is quick when viewed from inside the leathered fury of a powerful ICE sedan at WOT.
Driving a Macan 4S this week (the new-gen EV one). Fast, quite the handler, but very...clinic. Interior screams "Honda" more than "$128k".
First half of 2025: Tesla sales down 67% in Canada, 83% in Quebec alone!
Quote from: Blueprint on Jul 11, 2025, 11:33 AMFirst half of 2025: Tesla sales down 67% in Canada, 83% in Quebec alone!
Partly because of Musk and partly because of the end of credits pool...for a double dose of pimp slap.
Interesting poll our local news outlet did. Asked "would you consider an EV for your next vehicle?" About 11,000 people responded and I was quite surprised at the results. Less than 14% said they'd consider an EV. Kelowna/Okanagan is quite well suited for EV's too.
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Why is that shocking when EVs make up a fraction of total sales, it's about what I would expect.
Quote from: Johnnymac on Jul 17, 2025, 09:32 AMWhy is that shocking when EVs make up a fraction of total sales, it's about what I would expect.
ZEVs had 19% market share in BC last year so that number is fairly surprising.
Quote from: Oliver on Jul 17, 2025, 09:50 AMQuote from: Johnnymac on Jul 17, 2025, 09:32 AMWhy is that shocking when EVs make up a fraction of total sales, it's about what I would expect.
ZEVs had 19% market share in BC last year so that number is fairly surprising.
In Vancouver right now, and yes, lots of EVs here.
Quote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 17, 2025, 11:05 PMQuote from: Oliver on Jul 17, 2025, 09:50 AMQuote from: Johnnymac on Jul 17, 2025, 09:32 AMWhy is that shocking when EVs make up a fraction of total sales, it's about what I would expect.
ZEVs had 19% market share in BC last year so that number is fairly surprising.
In Vancouver right now, and yes, lots of EVs here.
Exactly why I thought those numbers were surprising. Vancouver is absolutely full of EV's, yet here in the Okanagan they are far less common. EV's must be a big city thing more than anything else.
Quote from: Revelations on Jul 22, 2025, 03:34 PMQuote from: HannibalSmith on Jul 17, 2025, 11:05 PMQuote from: Oliver on Jul 17, 2025, 09:50 AMQuote from: Johnnymac on Jul 17, 2025, 09:32 AMWhy is that shocking when EVs make up a fraction of total sales, it's about what I would expect.
ZEVs had 19% market share in BC last year so that number is fairly surprising.
In Vancouver right now, and yes, lots of EVs here.
Exactly why I thought those numbers were surprising. Vancouver is absolutely full of EV's, yet here in the Okanagan they are far less common. EV's must be a big city thing more than anything else.
I think so, as they should be. In some places EVs make sense, in some they don't.
Remember when I/Others here predicted this?
The Electric Pickup Truck Boom Turned Into a Big Bust
https://archive.ph/ooJPC
And yet I saw an article about Fords plan for a $30k electric pickup. You would think they had learned something from the Lightning and Mach E but no, they think going down market will make it successful.
Quote from: Johnnymac on Aug 14, 2025, 04:35 PMAnd yet I saw an article about Fords plan for a $30k electric pickup. You would think they had learned something from the Lightning and Mach E but no, they think going down market will make it successful.
I think that misses the point entirely. High prices is a big part of the reason why people aren't choosing EVs, but I think the intent with that new EV truck is to start with a more niche product before ramping up production and expanding to other product lines.
Quote from: Oliver on Aug 14, 2025, 06:56 PMQuote from: Johnnymac on Aug 14, 2025, 04:35 PMAnd yet I saw an article about Fords plan for a $30k electric pickup. You would think they had learned something from the Lightning and Mach E but no, they think going down market will make it successful.
I think that misses the point entirely. High prices is a big part of the reason why people aren't choosing EVs, but I think the intent with that new EV truck is to start with a more niche product before ramping up production and expanding to other product lines.
I think you might be missing the point, the chances of a $30kUSD EV pickup being both good and profitable are minuscule. They couldn't sell their higher priced EVs at a profit beyond the initial craze of buyers (which last what, one year).
It's so much more possible that Ford could make a $30k ICE pickup that is both good and profitable.
Would you buy ANY new Ford EV knowing the company is up to 94 (and counting) recalls this year?
Quote from: Johnnymac on Aug 16, 2025, 04:34 PMQuote from: Oliver on Aug 14, 2025, 06:56 PMQuote from: Johnnymac on Aug 14, 2025, 04:35 PMAnd yet I saw an article about Fords plan for a $30k electric pickup. You would think they had learned something from the Lightning and Mach E but no, they think going down market will make it successful.
I think that misses the point entirely. High prices is a big part of the reason why people aren't choosing EVs, but I think the intent with that new EV truck is to start with a more niche product before ramping up production and expanding to other product lines.
I think you might be missing the point, the chances of a $30kUSD EV pickup being both good and profitable are minuscule. They couldn't sell their higher priced EVs at a profit beyond the initial craze of buyers (which last what, one year).
It's so much more possible that Ford could make a $30k ICE pickup that is both good and profitable.
The Mach E is in its fifth full year of sales and has gone up every year. Granted, 2025 sales will likely be lower, for various reasons. Lightning sales also peaked in 2024. At the same time, the Lightning in particular is almost certainly not selling in the numbers that Ford wanted it to – but both products came out at a time when we had a ton of economic uncertainty, supply chain issues, and big inflation. It doesn't help that the current U.S. administration is not particularly friendly to EVs. I suspect that buyers are being squeezed more by pricing than by a lack of interest in EVs.
I'd take any target price for a vehicle that's two years from production with a big grain of salt, but it certainly sounds like the innovation of this new platform centers around efficiency in parts and production. 20% fewer parts, 25% fewer fasteners, 40% fewer workstations along the assembly line, 15% faster assembly time, a 10 kg lighter wiring harness, and batteries that cost less, weigh less, and take up less space while being part of the structure of the vehicle are all very significant in terms of being able to create a profitable product. And if other automakers are building $40k EVs I don't see why Ford couldn't make one at the same price point.
You quoted sales figures and I am talking profits. Remember when both had big markups their first year, actually not even a full year, and then had to heavily discount them and convince dealers to make more inventory.
Is there demand for a $30k EV pickup, sure, but do I think they can make one that is both good, $30k, AND profitable? No, I don't think that's much will happen, at least not in the next couple of years.
Anyone notice Porsche switching gears on the whole EV only Boxster and Cayman and will in fact offer ICE versions of these vehicles as well as some SUVs.
Gee, who could have predicted going all EV for your sports car lineup was a poor direction...
Supposedly only the "top models" of the new 718 will be ICE. I wonder if that means just RS models or will there be an equivalent of the current GTS 4.0.
The new ICE Macan due in 2028 will be the first Porsche ever on a FWD-biased platform, shared with the new Q5.
Quote from: Oliver on Sep 23, 2025, 03:12 PMSupposedly only the "top models" of the new 718 will be ICE. I wonder if that means just RS models or will there be an equivalent of the current GTS 4.0.
The new ICE Macan due in 2028 will be the first Porsche ever on a FWD-biased platform, shared with the new Q5.
It might start out that way, but I'm sure they'll offer lower trim levels at some point during the lifetime of that generation.
Apparently Kia quietely stopped importing the EV6 to Canada. Made in 'Murica, so tariffs. That, and interest waning. But social media is stoked about the upcoming EV5, and they'll have the EV4 as en entry-level EV option.
Volvo Canada just dropped the made-in-Trumpistan EX90 because of tariffs.
Quote from: Blueprint on Dec 10, 2025, 05:17 PMVolvo Canada just dropped the made-in-Trumpistan EX90 because of tariffs.
Thank god they decided to mildly update the XC90 when they did.
Quote from: Blueprint on Dec 10, 2025, 05:17 PMVolvo Canada just dropped the made-in-Trumpistan EX90 because of tariffs.
And absolutely nothing to do with not selling well? ::)
Lightning EV truck officially dead. Next Lightning will be a Hybrid with 700 mile range.
https://www.gminsidenews.com/threads/breaking-next-generation-ford-f-150-ev-will-become-extended-range-hybrid-ev-w-700-mile-range.310715/?post_id=7440211&nested_view=1#post-7440211
Quote from: Revelations on Jul 16, 2025, 12:33 AMInteresting poll our local news outlet did. Asked "would you consider an EV for your next vehicle?" About 11,000 people responded and I was quite surprised at the results. Less than 14% said they'd consider an EV. Kelowna/Okanagan is quite well suited for EV's too.
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Castanet tends to lean conservative as well.
Spotted two Polestar 3's in 5 minutes yesterday, and a 3rd one a bit later. These things are off to a great start - in QC at least.
Quote from: Revelations on Dec 16, 2025, 12:39 AMLightning EV truck officially dead. Next Lightning will be a Hybrid with 700 mile range.
https://www.gminsidenews.com/threads/breaking-next-generation-ford-f-150-ev-will-become-extended-range-hybrid-ev-w-700-mile-range.310715/?post_id=7440211&nested_view=1#post-7440211
Cancelling that and the Escape are two very weird moves, with regard to our market. Escape was their No2 volume seller in Canada, with Ford touting "record hybrid sales" for 2025. Unless Bronco Sport gets a price drop and the hybrid + PHEV drivetrains, tough months ahead for Ford stores in QC.
Chatted a bit prior to the tools coming out with my new hot, young female dentist about the return of EV subsidies. Just had time to hear she just bought one, but used. After the $774 job, she asked if I had any questions. I said "Yes, what second hand EV did you buy?" "Audi Q4". It must have shown in my face - it's a well known seriously troubled model, with class actions ramping up in Quebec. Many owners are stuck with unsusable vehicles. It's the one EV I'd never recommend, not even for a lease. I told her to consider an extended warranty.
Related to the ID.4 I think?
I still follow ID.Buzz groups on Facebook and Reddit, there's a small number of owners who currently have their ID.Buzz in the dealership for weeks or even months now. At least lots of ID.4s have been sold, parts availability will be a big question for the more obscure EVs.
Quote from: dkazzed on Feb 05, 2026, 05:27 PMRelated to the ID.4 I think?
I still follow ID.Buzz groups on Facebook and Reddit, there's a small number of owners who currently have their ID.Buzz in the dealership for weeks or even months now. At least lots of ID.4s have been sold, parts availability will be a big question for the more obscure EVs.
Never underestimate the VW Group. When I had my Audi, my indie was puzzled, saying "it's as if they're using cheaper parts on the Audis vs the VWs - same platforms, more failures". One of the things he installed for me was a tiny, unobtainium and failure-prone valve for the HVAC that runs $200 and was only used in the A3 e-tron and ID.4 - I bet the Q4 has it too. He could not source the part. I located one myself at a VW dealer about an hour away - he had two, but was only willing to let go of one.
Quote from: Blueprint on Feb 06, 2026, 07:52 AMNever underestimate the VW Group. When I had my Audi, my indie was puzzled, saying "it's as if they're using cheaper parts on the Audis vs the VWs - same platforms, more failures". One of the things he installed for me was a tiny, unobtainium and failure-prone valve for the HVAC that runs $200 and was only used in the A3 e-tron and ID.4 - I bet the Q4 has it too. He could not source the part. I located one myself at a VW dealer about an hour away - he had two, but was only willing to let go of one.
Sigh. VW still doing VW things hey. Traditionally, they made bullet proof engines but terrible electronics around it? Now remove the engine and make it all electronic...
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Quote from: dkazzed on Feb 09, 2026, 05:30 PMSigh. VW still doing VW things hey. Traditionally, they made bullet proof engines but terrible electronics around it? Now remove the engine and make it all electronic...
Yup, what could go wrong? LOL 😆
Went to the auto show once and it was cancelled.
There was an electrical fire in the Audi/VW booth.
True story! LOL 😆
Quote from: dkazzed on Feb 09, 2026, 05:31 PM(https://cdn.motor1.com/images/custom/screenshot-2026-02-09-at-141111.png)
Yup, the new Highlander is out and will only be sold as an EV. It is wider, lower and longer than the old one. With strong sales of the Grand Highlander (well, except in Quebec - rarely see these things), it was either that, or go for a tweener size like Santa Fe / Sorento.
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Looks decent, not sure if it'll have the same appeal as the Hybrid version but then as you pointed out there is the Grand Highlander that you can still buy in that configuration.
I'd always assumed the Highlander and Grand Highlander were about $10k apart in price. Nope, only about a grand in the XLE trim. I guess that's why I've been seeing the Grand Highlander more and more.
They overstyled it and made it look like a Hyundai. I don't like it.
Quote from: GreatBigAbyss on Feb 12, 2026, 09:26 AMThey overstyled it and made it look like a Hyundai. I don't like it.
Yeah, was thinking very KIAundai-ish.
I sense more 4th gen Prius vibes, styling for the sake of improving coefficient of drag as much as possible. This is how they can get 18.7 kWh/100km in the AWD variant vs. 20.6 kWh/100km in the Ioniq 9 and 21.3 kWh/100km in the EV9. And this is based on Highlander's total battery size since they haven't indicated usable battery size yet.
Highlander XLE AWD - 95.8 kWh total, unknown usable, 511 km range
Ioniq 9 Preferred AWD - 110.3 kWh total, 106.4 kWh usable, 515 km range
EV9 Land AWD - 99.8 kWh total, 96.0 kWh usable, 451 km range
I made my first $100 charging my new vehicle....
A story came out that Tesla will chew up the initial 24,500 permits to import EV's from China. The (made in USA) Model 3 inventory has disappeared from the Canadian website. As I predicted, we may be seeing Model 3's with steelies and crank windows, priced at $35k.
Quote from: Blueprint on Mar 04, 2026, 08:15 PMA story came out that Tesla will chew up the initial 24,500 permits to import EV's from China. The (made in USA) Model 3 inventory has disappeared from the Canadian website. As I predicted, we may be seeing Model 3's with steelies and crank windows, priced at $35k.
But then you'd be supporting a Nazi...
Quote from: RRocket on Mar 04, 2026, 08:18 PMQuote from: Blueprint on Mar 04, 2026, 08:15 PMA story came out that Tesla will chew up the initial 24,500 permits to import EV's from China. The (made in USA) Model 3 inventory has disappeared from the Canadian website. As I predicted, we may be seeing Model 3's with steelies and crank windows, priced at $35k.
But then you'd be supporting a Nazi...
Bingo. Sales down 80% in QC - hoping the cheapo 3's go stale, and ruin resale of current cars for that complete "owner satisfaction" pkg.
Quote from: RRocket on Mar 01, 2026, 09:02 PMI made my first $100 charging my new vehicle....
That's amazing. Deposited into your account and everything?
I've cashed out $26 so far. I would be at $86 with Pion right now.
Quote from: dkazzed on Mar 05, 2026, 12:53 PMQuote from: RRocket on Mar 01, 2026, 09:02 PMI made my first $100 charging my new vehicle....
That's amazing. Deposited into your account and everything?
I've cashed out $26 so far. I would be at $86 with Pion right now.
I didn't cash out, yet. The 1000kWh count down to $100 resets. I'm at 270 already!
My operating costs have dropped from 8 cents per km January to 6.2 cents last month to 5.3 cents so far this month. Really not bad for a big 3-row in a province with expensive power.
Quote from: dkazzed on Mar 13, 2026, 04:50 PMMy operating costs have dropped from 8 cents per km January to 6.2 cents last month to 5.3 cents so far this month. Really not bad for a big 3-row in a province with expensive power.
I'm in the process of doing this too.
I reset everything for March...so we'll see how it turns out
I keep track on a spreadsheet.
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Quote from: dkazzed on Mar 14, 2026, 01:32 AMI keep track on a spreadsheet.
Nice! I'm just going to do it for this month.
The Volvo EX30 is dead in the US - did not see that coming ???
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70759357/volvo-ex30-ev-discontinued/ (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70759357/volvo-ex30-ev-discontinued/)
Add it to the list of exclusively Canadian/Mexican.
We're also getting the Kia EV5 which is skipping the USA.
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^^ and cheaper than a Nissan Leaf.
That's shocking. A tiny little subcompact vs. a legit compact CUV.
Quote from: Blueprint on Mar 16, 2026, 07:44 PMThe Volvo EX30 is dead in the US - did not see that coming ???
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70759357/volvo-ex30-ev-discontinued/ (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70759357/volvo-ex30-ev-discontinued/)
Funny that Canada will get the EX30 and the U.S. the EX90 but not vice versa.
I wonder if Volvo would consider importing EX90 from China now that the tarriffs have been significantly reduced, or if the boat sailed for 2026 and they'll consider it in the 2027 model year?
Not that we ever considered EX.
Subaru teased this 313 kW (420 HP) EV. I thought it might have been their 3 row, but the Highlander tops out at 252 kW (338 HP) and Subaru and Toyota have been going with the same motor setup with their other models. What could it be?
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Quote from: dkazzed on Mar 25, 2026, 11:41 AMSubaru teased this 313 kW (420 HP) EV. I thought it might have been their 3 row, but the Highlander tops out at 252 kW (338 HP) and Subaru and Toyota have been going with the same motor setup with their other models. What could it be?
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Trailseeker....
Wasn't that already announced alongside the Toyota bZ Woodland?
Quote from: dkazzed on Mar 25, 2026, 01:50 PMWasn't that already announced alongside the Toyota bZ Woodland?
No idea..just guessing.
How about a new Ascent based on the Highlander?
Quote from: RRocket on Mar 25, 2026, 07:51 PMQuote from: dkazzed on Mar 25, 2026, 01:50 PMWasn't that already announced alongside the Toyota bZ Woodland?
No idea..just guessing.
How about a new Ascent based on the Highlander?
That's where the discussion was going on the C/D comment section under the news item. Most probable option.
BTW, Ascent is gone from the Canadian market, as it's only made in Trumpistan.
In other news, Musk was found guilty of fraud...again.
I will gloat for the rest of my life that I had this guy pegged from day 1!!
Quote from: Blueprint on Mar 25, 2026, 08:19 PMThat's where the discussion was going on the C/D comment section under the news item. Most probable option.
BTW, Ascent is gone from the Canadian market, as it's only made in Trumpistan.
The Toybarxus Traillander TZ is going to be manufactured in Trumpistan as well.
Quote from: RRocket on Mar 26, 2026, 05:26 AMIn other news, Musk was found guilty of fraud...again.
I will gloat for the rest of my life that I had this guy pegged from day 1!!
What this time?
Quote from: dkazzed on Mar 26, 2026, 04:52 PMQuote from: Blueprint on Mar 25, 2026, 08:19 PMThat's where the discussion was going on the C/D comment section under the news item. Most probable option.
BTW, Ascent is gone from the Canadian market, as it's only made in Trumpistan.
The Toybarxus Traillander TZ is going to be manufactured in Trumpistan as well.
Quote from: RRocket on Mar 26, 2026, 05:26 AMIn other news, Musk was found guilty of fraud...again.
I will gloat for the rest of my life that I had this guy pegged from day 1!!
What this time?
Probably this is what he is referring to. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/jury-finds-musk-misled-investors-during-twitter-takeover-absolves-him-of-some-fraud-claims#:~:text=SAN%20FRANCISCO%20%28AP%29%20%E2%80%94%20A%20jury%20has%20found,of%20the%20social%20media%20company%20for%20%2444%20billion.
Anybody have any links to cheap but decent quality NACS to J1772 adapters? My car has a J1772 port, and there are a bunch of free level 2 chargers scattered around. Some have the J1772 plug, while others have the NACS plug. Sometimes the J1772 chargers are occupied, while the NACS charger is available. I'd like to be able to use a free Level 2 NACS charger by using an adapter.
The only ones I've found that aren't cheap Amazon crap are $200. That's far too much money to spend on an adapter for free charging, where I may only use a couple of dollars of electricity over the next few years.
Quote from: GreatBigAbyss on Mar 31, 2026, 10:06 AMAnybody have any links to cheap but decent quality NACS to J1772 adapters? My car has a J1772 port, and there are a bunch of free level 2 chargers scattered around. Some have the J1772 plug, while others have the NACS plug. Sometimes the J1772 chargers are occupied, while the NACS charger is available. I'd like to be able to use a free Level 2 NACS charger by using an adapter.
The only ones I've found that aren't cheap Amazon crap are $200. That's far too much money to spend on an adapter for free charging, where I may only use a couple of dollars of electricity over the next few years.
This one is CSA Certified. With discounts I think around $112. Don't think you'll do much better.
https://a2zev.com/collections/charging-adapters/products/nacs-j1772-stellar
How much gas would a couple of bucks in electricity charges save you?
Free electricity is free electricity, man. I never park anywhere where I Have to pay for charging, but If there is free charging available, I'll use it.
But because the battery is small, the equivalent amount of gas saved is only worth a couple bucks each time. Therefore, I'm not sure it's worth it to spend money on such a device.
Right. The real gain is in the gas saved, so if it's not a lot then agreed the ROI takes a while. So, it's mostly a convenience thing.
Quote from: Tortoise on Mar 31, 2026, 06:12 PMRight. The real gain is in the gas saved, so if it's not a lot then agreed the ROI takes a while. So, it's mostly a convenience thing.
It's basically this:
At worst, he'll save 1 liter of gas every time he fully charges at a free location. (Winter)
So 1 liter of fuel per use is his ROI calculation.
The way things are going this calculation gets better.
Canadian company too. Interesting their prices are all over the place.
NACS to J1772 - $129
J1772 to NACS - $60
J1772 to V2L - $79
NACS to V2L - $139
My Ioniq 9 supports 1800W through V2L but I can't think of a situation where I actually need it. And their wording seems to indicate that I can't buy the J1772 to V2L adapter to put on the J1772 to NACS adapter my vehicle came with.
The all new Subaru "Not a Highlander" Getaway, including a 313 kW (420 HP) setup that Highlander doesn't get.
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Emphasis on Not a Highlander
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I wonder if black is the only option? Just from the photos, it doesn't look as nice as even the Highlander XLE other than the seats, but a lot nicer than Ascent at least.
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As with Highlander, captain chairs standard with bench option on select trims.
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^^ First Toyota EV without the obscured-by-the-wheel instrument display
Quote from: Blueprint on Apr 01, 2026, 01:41 PM^^ First Toyota EV without the obscured-by-the-wheel instrument display
Weird.
Mine isn't obscured by the wheel.
Nor has it been for anyone who's driven it with me (5'-6'4" drivers). That comprises 99% of drivers.
It wasn't an issue in the new Prius for me either.
I often wonder if auto journos are incompetent like the people you see fumbling around in infomercials or just make up stuff to complain about....just for the sake of complaining to fill up a few lines in their articles just so they can get their word quota! LOL 😆
So I observed distance traveled and energy used for March and here are the numbers:
Distance traveled 4,088km
Energy Used: 945kWh
Now even though my bill shows I charged 840kWh at the lowest overnight rate (.039 kWh) I just took my entire bill and divided by total energy used. My total bill was 1,508 kWh and it cost $216.47
All in average of .142kWh
So 945 x.142 = $134.19
I get 10 cents per kWh from Green Mile Points. $134.19 less $94.5
So $39.69 to go 4,000kms
Quote from: RRocket on Apr 01, 2026, 06:02 PMI often wonder if auto journos are incompetent like the people you see fumbling around in infomercials or just make up stuff to complain about....just for the sake of complaining to fill up a few lines in their articles just so they can get their word quota! LOL 😆
There is some stuff they complain about that have merit. Like when they complained about the touch controls in the new Golf. Well guess what? My Prius Prime has the same damn type of controls. Everything is touch sensitive. I can't adjust the climate control at all while wearing gloves. And Gloves are a daily occurrence during a Manitoba Winter. Hate that part of it.
Quote from: GreatBigAbyss on Apr 09, 2026, 02:30 PMI can't adjust the climate control at all while wearing gloves.
WRONG!!
Okay, how? The screen doesn't respond to gloves, and the heat up/down as well windshield defrost doesn't respond to gloves.
Quote from: GreatBigAbyss on Apr 09, 2026, 07:48 PMOkay, how? The screen doesn't respond to gloves, and the heat up/down as well windshield defrost doesn't respond to gloves.
Voice commands work just fine.
Also, there's gloves that work with touchscreens. My Outdoor Research gloves worked.
According to our local rep, Subaru's Getaway won't be sold in Canada due to tarriffs.
On that last topic, VW is stopping US production of the ID.4, meaning ours will come from Germany instead. Or unsold US inventory.
Quote from: Blueprint on Apr 10, 2026, 10:48 AMAccording to our local rep, Subaru's Getaway won't be sold in Canada due to tarriffs.
On that last topic, VW is stopping US production of the ID.4, meaning ours will come from Germany instead. Or unsold US inventory.
USA or German vehicle?
Who has better assembly quality?
As predicted, the first Chinese EVs to arrive here are Swasticars. The Model 3's base price just went from $79k (tarriffed made in USA) to $39k (China-sourced). As usual, people posted about the price change on the configurator and the media followed, no news release coming out of Musk Mart.
The car is now 30% cheaper here than in the US, dollar for dollar.
^^^If one wants a Model 3, well, that's hard to say no to.
Elon Musk aside, they're good EV's.
At $42,140 plus tax, there are few vehicles with comparable passenger room that are less expensive, and only because of EVAP in most cases.
Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select
Kia EV4 Light and Wind
Kia EV5 Light FWD
Toyota BZ XLE FWD
To name a few. Until some additional Chinese manufacturers enter the market.
Quote from: GreatBigAbyss on May 05, 2026, 09:46 AM^^^If one wants a Model 3, well, that's hard to say no to.
Elon Musk aside, they're good EV's.
No, it's easy to say "no" to supporting a white nationalist.
It goes like this: NO.
See? Easy.
In other news, according to AN Canada, Chery and Zeekr are hiring in Canada. Zeekr had a sleek downtown showroom in Amsterdam, and lots of cars Zeeking around too over there.
Tesla Model 3 starting price, as per their website here in the US this morning is $36,990. The website is also pushing a $299/month lease rate. That is pretty cheap...From a strictly utilitarian perspective I can understand why people buy them. Not a ton of them around my area, but the major cities have tons of them. In LA the majority of the Uber/Lyft vehicles I see are Tesla Model 3.
I wouldn't buy a Tesla because of Musk but maybe the lower price may spur others to do the same.
I know he didn't invent the Tesla but he owns the company. I just can't stand him.
Quote from: Seafoam on May 06, 2026, 12:08 PMI wouldn't buy a Tesla because of Musk but maybe the lower price may spur others to do the same.
I know he didn't invent the Tesla but he owns the company. I just can't stand him.
I took plenty of crap early on for calling him a Grade A charlatan (and likely racist) when everyone else was blowing him.
Boy, was I wrong.
He turned out to be so much worse.
Quote from: Seafoam on May 06, 2026, 12:08 PMI wouldn't buy a Tesla because of Musk but maybe the lower price may spur others to do the same.
I know he didn't invent the Tesla but he owns the company. I just can't stand him.
Only about 15% or so. The rest is publicly traded...
15 percent too much. :)
The Polestar2 is back on sale in Canada, thanks to the new Chinese EV quotas. For now, only the twin motor long range ($70k) is offered. As predicted, we're getting cars that were already here (Model 3, EX 30, P2) instead of new - and cheap - options.