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  1. strider

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

    One data point I can share, as someone who has been driving EVs since 2010, long before DCFC was a thing, is to not forget about RV Parks/Campgrounds. They have 240V/50A plugs and were our go-to before there was DCFC. Yes, no one wants to do what I did and bring a lawn chair and a book and sit...
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    Cruise Control Following Distance (and other assists)

    Teslas do this. I ABSOLUTELY hate it. Because it waits until the absolute wrong moment to slow down and it unsettles the car. Then I have to press on the accelerator when then causes another weight shift. Stupid, stupid, stupid. @R1TVT, if the Rivian is in Cruise Control (not with steering...
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    12v Battery: Not an afterthought

    Tesla did the second one with the original Roadster. It ended up causing problems with premature degredation of those cells and difficulty keeping the overall pack balanced. When I bought my v2.5 Roadster in 2010 they had added a 12V motorcycle battery in front of the right front wheel and...
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    Where should the 240V outlet be?

    I agree that having the 14-30 next to the NACS port would be ideal but there may be aesthetic reasons to avoid that. I'm a Traveller reservation holder and so I'm talking my book there vs the Terra that's already been shown with a 240V plug inside the bed. Can you elaborate on what gets...
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    Industry-leading DCFC charge rate and battery warranty

    I think this is a bit aggressive for a new company. Scout will have to keep a mountain of cash in reserve to pay anticipated warranty claims. The longer the warranty period, the longer that cash is tied up. That cash would likely be better used to create new models to expand their market...
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    Industry-leading DCFC charge rate and battery warranty

    Sort of.... The CyberTruck uses a brand new cell type, called a 4680 (46mm in diamter and 80mm high) that was developed in-house by Tesla and Panasonic. They were also trying to use a new "dry" process to hold the lithium which was supposed to lower cost. Elon's famously optimistic targets...
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    Initial Production Release

    I wasn't part of the Lucid or Rivian rollouts but I have had a ringside seat for every Tesla model release plus refreshes, I can tell you the wailing and gnashing of teeth on this forum will reach a fever pitch as deliveries begin. People will build complicated spreadsheets to try and back out...
  8. strider

    Test drove a couple Wranglers today…

    Between this and your Jeep warranty, you have the magic touch when it comes to post-sales service deals. I should fly you down next time I buy a car! :ROFLMAO:
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    240V Outlet on Traveller

    I'll add my +1 to 240V outlet on the Traveller. I assume it was omitted for aesthetic purposes as the 120V ports are near the charge port - putting a NEMA 14-30 there would make that panel really large. I'm totally good with a NACS adapter. I have a CCS-NACS adapter for my Tesla and a 14-30...
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    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    So on a Tesla, there is a backup RFID card (looks like a credit card) that you can hold onto the b pillar to lock and unlock. Being passive it's completely waterproof. Would that work?
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    Initial Production Release

    I am just speculating but assuming they can get all the battery cells that they need, the BEV should be easier/simpler to produce. The EREV has all of the same components of the BEV plus all of the ICE generator components. But maybe they're looking at it from a demand standpoint - I had heard...
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    Scout Motors App

    Most likely it just isn't a priority yet since they're still deciding on the final specs, accessories, etc. They will need an app to control the car as they get closer to production so future reservation holders will likely have access to the app priori to delivery. But we early adopters just...
  13. strider

    actual ranges before orders?

    In the real world the difference is academic. The regen process is quite efficient, not perfect, but quite good. Where do you all drive that you can coast for "long distances?" I literally live in flyover country and there is not a lot of opportunity to coast... I agree with @Cranky Canuck...
  14. strider

    Make steering wheel sportier

    I know we're going around on this but this use case still makes no sense to me. The car is literally ready in seconds. In the time it takes for you to open the door, sit down, and press the brake pedal it is ready to go into drive. I fail to see how keeping the car "on" saves you any time...
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    Make steering wheel sportier

    Agreed. No change for Harvester. @cyure I thought you were all-in on full BEV? :) I'm sure it could be disabled in software so that would be my vote if they insist on having it. No need for a second wheel - I will just ignore it.
  16. strider

    Make steering wheel sportier

    I've heard the term "squircle" pronounced, skwerkel. The current Scout wheel looks good to me. I think they did a good job of blending the old and the new, as they did with the rest of the vehicle. That being said, I HATE the on/off switch. It is completely useless in an EV and just adds...
  17. strider

    Question about Pedal Feel and Driving Characteristics

    The original Tesla Roadster had issues with this. The chassis for that first model was built by Lotus. In an effort to save costs, Tesla leveraged a lot of the already DOT-approved systems from the Lotus Elise, including the brake system. Those brakes did not work very well at all until they...
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    Question about Pedal Feel and Driving Characteristics

    Teslas have NEVER had regen on the brake pedal. The systems have always been completely separate. Obviously, when you lift your foot off the accelerator to move it to the brake, the car will start to regen. There is a delay/ramp programmed into the regen (so it doesn't pitch you forward too...
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    Question about Pedal Feel and Driving Characteristics

    In the early days, Tesla offered a choice between standard (maximum) and low regen. They also allowed you to select how it would behave at a stop, Creep (like an automatic ICE) or Hold. Nowadays however, there are no choices. All cars are set to max regen and Hold. The accelerator only...
  20. strider

    First Time EV Owner: Live experience report

    Thanks for sharing your experiences! I think Hyundai needs to work on their software. A Tesla will regen down to a "limo stop" every single time. It should never be abrupt (unless you're stomping on the brake to avoid something of course). Same comment for coming off cruise. Teslas have a...
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