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  1. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    IMO, Yes. But. I haven't found a great AS in the size I want and load range required. For the Lightning, 116S is the lowest load index I would put on the truck. There aren't a lot of great options outside of ATs. And as you go to a higher load index, the tires get a lot heavier. I would like an...
  2. SpaceEVDriver

    ICE To EV. 2019 Tundra to 2023 F150 Lightning Lariat.

    We get power outages about every quarter or so. Sometimes for a few minutes, but often for several hours. With the permanent-install whole-home battery backup, we don’t even know there’s something wrong until our system emails us. I don’t have a use for the bidirectional charging system because...
  3. SpaceEVDriver

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Personally, I find too much screen is dangerous for driving at night. It fatigues the eyes, creates glare, and reduces visibility outside of the cabin. I want less screen.
  4. SpaceEVDriver

    ICE To EV. 2019 Tundra to 2023 F150 Lightning Lariat.

    To enable bidirectional charging, they’ll also need to get the full Home Integration System installed by SunRun (or maybe someone else by now?). It’ll add about $5k to $10k to the cost. This is part of the issue with bidirectional chargers of today. There’s a lot of extra hardware required to...
  5. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Yes. At lower speeds, rolling resistance and angular momentum of the wheels/tires have a greater impact on efficiency. This is for multiple reasons: A) because the tires have time to flex more so internal friction is higher and more energy is expended flexing the tires; B) Because the road...
  6. SpaceEVDriver

    ICE To EV. 2019 Tundra to 2023 F150 Lightning Lariat.

    I once thought I would install a bidirectional charger and the associated hardware. I eventually realized it’s just not worth the cost or hassle for my use-case. If you really need 40A or more, then it might make sense, but if you can run your system on 30A, 240V, then the Lightning will easily...
  7. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Nah. Just let me geek out and I’m good.
  8. SpaceEVDriver

    Scout Traveler Debuts in New Pacific Mist Color

    Oh, no. Division in the ranks!
  9. SpaceEVDriver

    Switching Harvester to All EV Model?

    Something similar happened to me in 2023. We were coming home from a multi-state camping trip, towing the travel trailer with the Tacoma. It was a holiday weekend. With about a quarter tank of gas left (40-50 miles of range), we pulled off the highway to stop at a gas station. It was super...
  10. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    I believe that’s accurate to the level possible at this time. When in low-speed (<40 mph) traffic that’s relatively flat, you could probably bump that up to >3 miles/kWh. I get closer to 4 in the Lightning for around-town driving, and in some specialized contexts, I can get >8 miles/kWh round...
  11. SpaceEVDriver

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    Yeah. Chinese manufacturers were the leading suppliers of automobiles sold in Mexico in 2025. BYD and other Chinese automakers are also taking South America’s automotive industry with little resistance.
  12. SpaceEVDriver

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    A lot of people have been trying to tell US auto manufacturers and lawmakers this truth for more than a decade, but they’ve all been dismissed as “woke.”
  13. SpaceEVDriver

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I didn’t respond to this when you first posted because I wasn’t sure what the implications might be. I’m still not fully sure, but didn’t want to lose this thread because this is a fascinating approach. My first concern is thermal management. How do you manage the thermal conditions of a bunch...
  14. SpaceEVDriver

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    Hyundai is cutting its 2026 Ioniq 5 prices by up to $9800 and are continuing incentives of up to $7500 for 2025 models. https://thekoreancarblog.com/u-s-spec-2026-hyundai-ioniq-5-price-drop-up-to-9800-off/
  15. SpaceEVDriver

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    It's like taking a 3-star Michelin meal, putting it in a blender, and calling it just as good.
  16. SpaceEVDriver

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    I suspect we'll have to prepare ourselves for a wait, however short, for a launch edition to gather a pile of orders before they release the other trims.
  17. SpaceEVDriver

    Most common bolt size

    But if you do want a specific wrench or socket size, it's going to be 1/2", 9/16", or 5/8". I'm not sure which is the most common in the Scout. The best ratchet for those will have a 3/8" drive.
  18. SpaceEVDriver

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I don’t think anyone expected the R2 launch to be $45k.
  19. SpaceEVDriver

    Most common bolt size

    I can’t remember where I saw it, but I was reading someone’s itemized bill for all the parts, others’ labor (paint, sandblasting, etc), and extra tools to restore a 1965 Mustang Convertible. The car, after restoration, was valued at about $50k. The cost to restore, including the donor vehicle...
  20. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    I recently ran an estimated total cost of ownership model for some friends who were debating a $55k Subaru Outback or a $116k Rivian R1S. Based on their location, driving habits, cost of energy (gas or electricity), etc., the R1S has a greater than 66% probability it will pay for itself within...
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