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  1. SpaceEVDriver

    Lexus RZ chronicals-by my wife

    I deliberately don't pay attention to the remaining range estimate. I can do the current efficiency math with % remaining to get an estimate of remaining range better than the vehicles. They're too conservative.
  2. SpaceEVDriver

    Generator + Solar integration

    I have no idea what that means.
  3. SpaceEVDriver

    Lexus RZ chronicals-by my wife

    And one huge difference is that arriving home with 0% charge is totally fine. Arriving home with an empty tank is totally not fine.
  4. SpaceEVDriver

    Lexus RZ chronicals-by my wife

    Range anxiety? What’s that? Got home late one night with the Mustang. Didn’t want to make the one final stop that would have ensured I got home with 10% remaining. I did slow down for the last few miles before my gravel road so I was only going 57 in a 55. ;) Stopping at a charge station...
  5. SpaceEVDriver

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

    I’d love an electric Miata or MG B, but I don’t actually fit in them, so I’ll stick with an electric Mustang.
  6. SpaceEVDriver

    Generator + Solar integration

    I get 2.3-2.5 miles/kWh on most road trip days (without towing). My average speed is around 65 mph, but I set my highway cruise control to 72 mph. Average speed is ~65 mph because I have a 2.5 mile gravel road and then several miles before getting to the freeway, then an on-ramp, off-ramp, and...
  7. SpaceEVDriver

    Generator + Solar integration

    No. I have a cheap Chinese powerstation. Oukitel, I think is the name. It’s the same battery and same inverter as a lot of the bigger name brands, but it’s significantly cheaper. The biggest issue with it is that it doesn’t provide 240 Volt, 30 Amp output (few do, and the ones that do are...
  8. SpaceEVDriver

    Lexus RZ chronicals-by my wife

    I’m not sure if this is a typo or something else is going on… A time of 8-10 hours of charging even on L1 should be charging much more than 13 miles of range, especially since she’s getting 4.2 miles/kWh. She should be getting 4.2 miles/kWh * 10 hours * 1.2 kW = ~50 miles.
  9. SpaceEVDriver

    Generator + Solar integration

    Also, there’s a thread about some of this here: https://community.scoutmotors.com/threads/charging-while-driving%E2%80%A6wild-irresponsible-speculation.2480/
  10. SpaceEVDriver

    Generator + Solar integration

    You don’t put solar on your truck to gain long distance driving range while driving. You also typically can’t use just solar to directly charge your truck unless you have panels that run at just above the HVB voltage. There are few panels with their cells wired in such a manner. Typically...
  11. SpaceEVDriver

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

    Okay, some stats: Just finished towing a 50 foot by 24 foot greenhouse (dismantled) and a couple of water cubes 840 miles round trip from the Victor Valley, CA to Northern AZ. Towing was fine. Took my time (65 mph) and never worried about being able to charge across the literal desert and...
  12. SpaceEVDriver

    EV Backup for Home with Solar Integration

    I've been happy with using the 240 V, 30 Amp output from the Lightning's power outlets in the bed to charge the whole home battery on my solar system. This frees my truck from having to be connected to the house when the grid goes down and I can go find a DCFC if necessary while the grid is...
  13. SpaceEVDriver

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

    I don't think we know at this point how easy it will be to remove the swing arm. From statements made by Jamie, it won't be as simple as pulling a pin and lifting. It will be removable in the same sense that everything on the truck that isn't welded on is removable. We just don't know which end...
  14. SpaceEVDriver

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

    It's a valid concern. A jogging stroller, for example, won't fit in the frunk. A wheelchair won't fit in the frunk. Hockey sticks, bicycles, lumber... Lots of things that are needed in daily life won't fit in the frunk. Unless the carrier is entirely optional, separate from all trims, options...
  15. SpaceEVDriver

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

    This is the load on the way home. The trailer itself is about 5-6k pounds. The extra sails are now really wiping out my efficiency. Still no actual issues, just slower driving and lower efficiency.
  16. SpaceEVDriver

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

    The price at this station is now $10/gallon. Same $0.42/kWh.
  17. SpaceEVDriver

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

    On a trailering adventure. So far, I've charged at EA, EVGo, RAN, and brand-T. They've all been fine charging. Glad my truck has the front port.
  18. SpaceEVDriver

    Scout Concepts in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 25, 2026

    In that case, we would likely get a second set of wheels and 31" tires for road trips and most driving. We would only put the 33s on when driving in snow. I'll be replacing our 33s on the Lightning with 31s when it's time.
  19. SpaceEVDriver

    Scout Concepts in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 25, 2026

    After a few days away from the Scouts and with additional time to think about things, we’d love to see the Traveler on 30” or 31" tires with stock height. The (to us) silly-looking tonka wheels and tires and “lift" made it feel much larger than it probably will be with sensible shoes. We do a...
  20. SpaceEVDriver

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

    This is my experience. That said, we're certainly not extreme mileage drivers (we have only about 90k on two BEVs combined over four years of ownership of one BEV and two years of all BEV ownership).
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