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  1. SpaceEVDriver

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    IMO, the Slate is the nearest thing to a BEV work truck out there. If it had an 7-foot bed, it would be nearly perfect for actual work. And it would still be 34” shorter than the behemoths like the F-150, Terra, Silverado, etc. None of those can be used for real work because they’re all too big...
  2. SpaceEVDriver

    Is the EREV going to be a flop?

    One of the many, many reasons I wouldn’t buy an EREV is that I don’t want to deal with ICE anymore. In every use-case that I have, they’re inferior to electric. I have a diesel tractor that I hate using because of the noise, smell, and cost and inconvenience of fuel. And I have an obnoxious gas...
  3. SpaceEVDriver

    What's it like to take a road trip in a truck like the Terra (F-150 Lightning)?

    When you do that math, don’t forget to include your first and last fill-up at your residential electricity prices for the EV. And if you plan your trip to get free or cheaper L2 charging during your overnight stays, you’ll push that per mile cost even lower. For the full round trip that I just...
  4. SpaceEVDriver

    What's it like to take a road trip in a truck like the Terra (F-150 Lightning)?

    Just passed 30,000 miles on the truck. On the way to that, I was driving from central northern Arizona to the Los Angeles valley via Interstate 40. On the drive out, I was feeling good so didn’t feel the need to stop at the first charging stop in Yucca, AZ. Nor the backup for the first stop in...
  5. SpaceEVDriver

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

    https://insideevs.com/news/788767/vw-ev-sales-2-million-2026/
  6. SpaceEVDriver

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

    This is real and on schedule. Testing in vehicles will take a couple of years. Then it'll take a couple more years to get the production to an acceptable yield capacity. Every realistic solid-state manufacturer has been saying early 2030s for availability in high volumes for about 5 years...
  7. SpaceEVDriver

    Ford’s future small BEV vs Terra

    I own both a Lightning and a Mustang Mach-E. The engineering of these vehicles is fantastic. I think Ford conceded too much ground giving up on the Lightning as a BEV and will be stuck trying to come back from that for a long time. When it's time to replace the Mustang, we'll consider a BEV...
  8. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    The Lightning is hitting 30,000 miles this week and the Mustang is hitting 60,000 miles in the next couple of weeks. Scheduled Maintenance: Lightning: Every 12 months or 10,000 mi (16,000 km). Rotate the tires, inspect for tire wear and measure the tread depth. Perform a multi-point...
  9. SpaceEVDriver

    Battery used

    BYD is a real battery manufacturer who doesn't make scammy claims. Donut is a scam company trying to get investors to throw bad money after good. The sodium battery is unlikely to be put into long-range EVs because of its low energy density, but it will be replacing lithium in stationary...
  10. SpaceEVDriver

    Wheelchair complication: 😥

    I can't either. But there's a difference between not opposing modifications and having an internal program meant to attract and support upfitters.
  11. SpaceEVDriver

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

    PHEVs (which is what the Harvester will be) mostly don't get the fuel economy advertised. https://chargedevs.com/newswire/new-study-plug-in-hybrids-use-three-times-more-fuel-than-automakers-claim-even-when-drivers-do-plug-them-in/
  12. SpaceEVDriver

    Wheelchair complication: 😥

    Ford and other manufacturers have upfitter and mobility modifier support programs specifically for these kind of modifications. I've asked a couple of times if there's a plan for Scout Motors to have such a program, but haven't heard anything definitive. It would be a shame if Scout doesn't have...
  13. SpaceEVDriver

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

    I think this is one of several reasons I could never be an influencer... What's the point of spreading the rumors? Besides a cynical knowledge that it gets clicks and advertisers pay for clicks? Why not create something more interesting?
  14. SpaceEVDriver

    Spare Tire, Backpack, or Bald?

    There are a few things I see people who have never had a BEV underestimate the convenience or utility of: 1. At-home charging and never needing to go to a gas station 2. The frunk 3. Reduced maintenance 4. ...
  15. SpaceEVDriver

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    I don’t think so. The hate and pushback I got when I bought one of the first hybrids in the US (2001 Prius purchased in early 2002) was intense. I get almost exactly the same kind of attitude when I drive to the “wrong” parts of the country in my Mustang Mach-E.
  16. SpaceEVDriver

    Harvester Battery Stage of Charge Question

    Given the front surface area, my guess is they’ll be similarly (in)efficient. The relative length difference won’t matter very much. The relative weight won’t make much difference either.
  17. SpaceEVDriver

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

    The double-cab, 5-foot bed makes the Telo worse than the F-150 for hauling cargo. A proper kei truck has at least a 6-foot long bed. The Telo needs to have an option for a single-cab with an 8-foot bed. The midgate nonsense is useless to people who use dirt roads while hauling, and for anyone...
  18. SpaceEVDriver

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

    You can fit more volume into a Kei mini truck bed than a modern "real truck" bed.
  19. SpaceEVDriver

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Most of the people in my circles want a small car. It's just a few people who want a bigger car like the Mustang or Lightning.
  20. SpaceEVDriver

    Hey Lady Scouts!!

    The Fords allow you to set many of these. I think the auto-lock immediately could create a different safety concern. For example, it could end up locking a child in the car after you get out and close the driver's door. Since the default you're talking about is to lock immediately when you get...
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