Thread: EV general discussion

Aaah, yes. I can just picture V8Ian's rooftop tent on this...................or perhaps on an 'A' frame behind Pedro_The_Swift's bus.

I wonder if it comes with a tow bar? Incisor will have to up the size of AULRO tyre covers, which could possibly have an 'EV' warning symbol incorporated into the logo.

If 4x4s go electric, what will happen to the 'Straight Through Exhaust', turbo generated, dove call brigade?

Are 'P' platers allowed to drive these 0-100 in 3 seconds vehicles?

OK I now admit that I was not fully informed of an important distinction between different EVs.
I have been impressed and alarmed by the photos of self immolating EVs on various media.
However I did not realise until now that many EVs actually have LiFePO4 batteries and that includes the cheaper Teslas.
They are called LFP batteries when in EVs.
Most members probably realise that LFP batteries are much safer than Lion batteries as they generally do not spontaneously catch fire.
Here is a full list produced by a NZ site.
Which Cars Have LFP Batteries? (evdb.nz)
I now agree that bike and scooter batteries are much more dangerous than the average EV.
There is a horrifying video on the Cadogan site of a Chinese bloke getting into a lift with a bike battery which explodes and kills him in about 1-2 seconds. shudder!

Regards PhilipA

I can't wait to have absolutely nothing to do with a stupid electric range rover. Is there anything more dumb than a vehicle designed for towing and offroad use .... than using batteries to propel it ......

Just for you 》 Kids Range Rover Electric Cars | Ride on Toys Kids

Interesting real(ish) world test of a Cybertruck. I have to break the link due to language. The actual review is quite honest in its way. However, if you are someone who judges on the person rather than the content, and you don't like Tucker Carlson, look away. He isn't the reviewer, his ex US Army neighbour is. Worth a look, imo. The thing is impressive in some respects, not in others. If I could fix the range issue ant put it in an OKA I'd be interested. But I can't. Not going to take an EV, any EV, into the bush. And it's $110K. In the US. That's lower end Ferrari money.

https://youtu. be/KBCA3UfbOzI'si=NWNt21bSKrewgDoH

Just as a matter of interest, my wife, brother and a couple of friends work for Qld Gov. Depts.

There is a fair choice of EV brand to officially drive and all prefer the Kia EV for vision, comfort, function and simplicity.

I have yet to grace the seats of an EV, so cannot personally comment on their selection.

Carsales now has a dealer Model 3 for 29,990.
The 30K dam has been broken.
They must have paid much less for it.
25K next?
Regards PhilipA

I think $300 would be too much. In fact, I think they'd have to pay me.