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I think it’s less finger giving and more a realization that while they may have to make deals with Tesla SC today to remain competitive (MB and GM already have, and the others likely will too shortly), but long term it is a big risk to rely solely on a competitor. But either way, it’s a good...

This was an agreement to build chargers, not an agreement to commit to CCS and give NACS “the finger.” Two of the companies (GM and MB) have actually said they will will stop putting CCS cars and go all in on NACS in 2025. Soooo would be totally crazy for them to build out CCS charges and give...

Expensive, but about what I was expecting. I built my own matching 20" dark spare kit for about $1200 total a few months ago. $1K for the used (4000 mile) wheel and another $200 for the jack + tools. With tax and shipping I probably would have been looking at ~1,750 for the kit from Rivian, so...

@EV Sportline What people are reacting to (myself included) is this jack was marketed as "Rivian specific" with no disclaimers that the Rivian specific process of changing a tire is not compatible with this jack. You are probably completely correct that this jack works totally fine with the...

If I were you, I'd cap it at ~95% under these circumstances. While I charge to 100% for every roadtrip, it sits at 100% for no more than an hour as I'll top it off quickly with a level2 before I hit the road. Presumably you will sit at 100% or close to it for an extended period of time (if you...

I just got a text that my GLS shipment is arriving today. I had no idea what GLS was but apparently it's used for both parcels and freight delivery. I'm not expecting any deliveries, so not sure what it is. My past Rivian deliveries came via UPS not GLS. Anyone see Rivian use GLS? Really hope...

One down and 1 to go for my July 7th prediction haha. Not that it was a "prediction" but more of a no shit statement. And still totally think VW or Kia/Hyundai will announce before the 90 days are up! And from that article "Hyundai, Stellantis, and Volkswagen have indicated that they may also...

I wanted it, but didn’t get it with my shop pick. I’ve been off-roading on fire roads several times in about has tough of a terrain I’m comfortable with (which is not very) and I’ve not needed it. If I ever want to do more difficult terrain in the future, I plan to buy rock sliders. I may be...

Very interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing. Glad to learn the inverter is powered by the HV battery and not the 12V. I regularly run a fridge 24hrs a day for several days in the bed. I'm always a little nervous about the idea of the 12V battery being in the middle (what I assumed was powering...

Having the AC kick on every time I went on my driveway drove me nuts. Really happy they addressed that and will keep AC off until the door opens.

I feel like this is less about the "EV market" and more about general concerns with taking out expensive loans in an uncertain economy. EV's are expensive so will be hit harder than lower cost vehicles.

During a power outage I ran my Philips 4300 automatic Expresso machine a couple times. It has a grinder built in. Everything ran fine.

But here is the issue, @SASSquatch will have no ability to buy a new CCS car in a few years. My guess is 2026 will be the last year a new CCS car is sold in the US. This entire thread reminds me of conversations I had with a coworker many years ago when the iphone came out. Basically his...

This entire thread is so funny. Talking about Toyota and VW is unlikely to switch. How many CCS cars did Toyota ship to the US this year? VW has already said last week they were evaluating the switch when the announced EA would have NACS (translation: working on an contract with Tesla now)...

Here you go. took your super misleading list and fixed it for you. Next want to sum up the total EVs shipped in 2023 between the 2 lists for the sake of "math?" Not NACS: Hyundai/Kia/Genesis. Lucid Volkswagen/Audi/Porsche Toyota/Lexus Nissan Stelantis/Chrysler/Jeep Mazda Fisker BMW/Mini Cooper...

the best part of this list is the top list includes all the brands under the parent company but not the bottom list. you cant get more dishonest than that. Like just GM? No Chevy, GMC, Cadillac? But you list Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche...shouldn't that just be VW like the bottom list? Kia, Genesis...

As you requested @SASSquatch, I'm back :) now that Volvo and MB have made their NACS/Tesla agreements. Or does that complex "math" of "dozens" of OEMs committed to CCS still work in CCS's favor? I guess only took a couple weeks (Volvo + MB). Next prediction: 2 more OEMs in the next 90 days...

It's 2023 and pretty much everything with power in your life is collecting and using "your data." I wouldn't worry too much about the limited data Tesla could gather from your car while plugged into a SC. It's a drop in the bucket as more companies are gathering way more personal data about you...

Agreed. I should have said "my passenger checks." I never roadtrip without my wife. I ride motorcycles and very aware of the impact of people on their phones...

I find it confusing, awkward, and uncomfortable, plus I lack the patience. I'm now in the habit of charging early and often on road trips in an attempt to avoid the situation. As I approach the freeway exit for the charger I'll check the appropriate app (e.g. EA) to see how many are open. If it...