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  1. SpaceEVDriver

    R2 Launch Watch

    I don’t think there’ll be a way to distribute order invitations that feels fair to everyone. I also don’t think it’ll feel fair if they just open up order invitations to everyone. I also don’t think it’ll feel fair if they send some to influencers early… There’s basically no way for Scout to...
  2. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    If you need a reason to be in Pasadena on 10 or 11 October, here it is: JPL is restarting its open house. You’ll need free tickets. They become available on 29 August at 09:00 in California. They’ll be fully booked within a few minutes...
  3. SpaceEVDriver

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

    We used to have two 400V vehicles and now we have one 800V and one 400V. It really makes a difference which charger network you use on the 800V vehicle. We got worse charging speeds at the SCs with the Silverado than we ever did with the Lightning. And we spent more because the inefficiency was...
  4. SpaceEVDriver

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

    In my ~5 years and ~40-50k miles of road trips, I’ve found Electrify America to be the most reliable charging network. EXCEPT. Except they typically have only 4 to 8 plugs available, which means along high-traffic highways, they’re often busy. That means I often skip them unless I have a...
  5. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Thanks @BeerParty, I meant to mention this as well and then got distracted. I usually don’t go below about 10-20% on a road trip. This is so I can change my mind about which charger I’m going to use. Previously I used to charge up to less than 85% unless I really needed the charge. Now I’ll...
  6. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Another point about charging: If you never charge to 100%, your battery management system WILL eventually get out of sync with reality. This is because there’s an inaccuracy in counting how much energy flows into and out of the battery. The consequences can range from bad estimates for range...
  7. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    I don’t drive in very cold temperatures, so I can’t answer from personal experience. I can say that being stuck in snow storms for long periods of time works out much better for EV drivers than for ICE drivers. The only reason I could imagine changing back from BEV to hybrid is if I lived in...
  8. SpaceEVDriver

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

    The Gravity is on our list to watch the used car sites hoping for an unlikely deal...
  9. SpaceEVDriver

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

    I’m afraid if they made a BEV wagon, my partner would buy one right away… :)
  10. SpaceEVDriver

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

    It’s also a gassy car…
  11. SpaceEVDriver

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

    Yep. The only reason i’d buy a Slate over a Lightning is that it’s smaller. But the price doesn’t pencil for me. I’d rather have a larger, slightly more expensive, more load- and tow-capable used Lightning. If I could get a BEV Slate-like or single-cab BEV Tacoma with 300 miles range, 1500...
  12. SpaceEVDriver

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    I think it's, sadly, reasonable given the state of the economy. If we were in a healthy economy, it would be too high. But given the rampant general inflation and even higher inflation related to vehicles, the price isn't surprising. I'd prefer to see it at less than $20k for the base trim.
  13. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    I’m a data nerd. My partner is not. She doesn’t know or care what the numbers say about battery health. All that matters is whether she can still get to where she’s going with the same kind of reliability and range she’s become used to in the Mustang? The answer is an absolute: Yes. Every six...
  14. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Some things you want to do with your batteries: If you're driving downhill on steep grades, give your battery some buffer to absorb the regen you'll get, so don't charge to 100%. In the cold, precondition the battery before driving. Keep it on the charger all the time when it's not being...
  15. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    The 20% to 80% approach is the result of a lot of myth, misunderstanding, FUD, and bad reporting. Lithium batteries, whether they're LFP, NMC, or other chemistries, can be safely used from 0% to 100%. But you'll never use them from 0% to 100%. Every manufacturer restricts the real battery...
  16. SpaceEVDriver

    R2 Launch Watch

    Maybe someone misspoke or whatever. But the website, which is where things have been written down since the beginning—and which I consider the only statements of record—doesn’t seem to ever have suggested deliveries to customers in 2027. It’s EASY for an executive who isn’t in the day-to-day...
  17. SpaceEVDriver

    R2 Launch Watch

    It’s wild to me that this nonsense continues. Scout Motors never said “deliveries in 2027.” They have consistently said "Initial production targeted for 2027." Here’s the web archive page from 31 October, 2024, a week after reveal...
  18. SpaceEVDriver

    Off-topic stuff…

    Obvs.
  19. SpaceEVDriver

    Off-topic stuff…

    Tomorrow, 17 June 2026, the Moon will occult (eclipse/cover up) Venus. The particular time this happens will depend on your location in North America. Here is a graphic for a few paths as seen from the indicated cities...
  20. SpaceEVDriver

    R2 Launch Watch

    The Lancia Delta Hatchback? I used to want one of those so badly. Make an appointment to drive the Mustang right before or after the R2. I’m super curious about his and your impressions of the differences. We still have a reservation for the R2; I hate the UX, but my partner is less picky. We...
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