Thread: EV general discussion

Whats the point of posting video links without any comment/discussion on the content - I thought it was a no no - certainly a past member from Bribie Is was criticised for constantly doing it.

Would have thought the thumbnail was informative enough.

For those of you who need your hand held, this is a video of a EV fire ( well a golf cart which is a sort of EV ) that had fatal results.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Whats the point of posting video links without any comment/discussion on the content - I thought it was a no no - certainly a past member from Bribie Is was criticised for constantly doing it.

Incisor?

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Incisor?

Sharp teeth?

Back to EVs Charging at home with solar is CHEAP. Not being at home can cost between 30 to 70cents per kw and the time cost can vary a lot.

My time grumble is #### network at Ballarat. I have unfortunately been visiting very frequently due to my dad dying after falling over. He usually bounced- this time he broke two ankles and then ........ falls are BAD. Doctors and hospitals try. 86 years and 11 month innings.

Back to the #### network. RACV had amazing charges in Ballarat which were vandalized by I assume people who do not like EV's. sadly not repaired and I was happy another faster charging network turned up (####). The other local slow options which are not really options unless you have a spare day. The other network does not work with anything other than elect J cars in Ballarat. It does at some other places.

90% of charging is simple plug and use my phone to start paying and charging. #### at other places works 99% just not in Ballarat. I have had to plug, start, unplug and repeat several times every time there. I did see on QLD place that did the same to me. Keep repeating till it works or call the support number to get them started. This is a known issue which could/should be fixed. A few days ago #### offer a plug and play option. Jumped on it immediately hoping that would fix it.

Plugged into #### last night. It said that the plug and charge option is not working at that site. Tried starting three times before muttering a bit and driving home with spare range left anyway.

Not everything about ev's is Rosey- A spy network allegation about two three brands is a bit of a concern as well perhaps.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

Sharp teeth?

Back to EVs Charging at home with solar is CHEAP. Not being at home can cost between 30 to 70cents per kw and the time cost can vary a lot.

My time grumble is #### network at Ballarat. I have unfortunately been visiting very frequently due to my dad dying after falling over. He usually bounced- this time he broke two ankles and then ........ falls are BAD. Doctors and hospitals try. 86 years and 11 month innings.

Back to the #### network. RACV had amazing charges in Ballarat which were vandalized by I assume people who do not like EV's. sadly not repaired and I was happy another faster charging network turned up (####). The other local slow options which are not really options unless you have a spare day. The other network does not work with anything other than elect J cars in Ballarat. It does at some other places.

90% of charging is simple plug and use my phone to start paying and charging. #### at other places works 99% just not in Ballarat. I have had to plug, start, unplug and repeat several times every time there. I did see on QLD place that did the same to me. Keep repeating till it works or call the support number to get them started. This is a known issue which could/should be fixed. A few days ago #### offer a plug and play option. Jumped on it immediately hoping that would fix it.

Plugged into #### last night. It said that the plug and charge option is not working at that site. Tried starting three times before muttering a bit and driving home with spare range left anyway.

Not everything about ev's is Rosey- A spy network allegation about two three brands is a bit of a concern as well perhaps.

Wouldn't everyone be aware of these issues before buying an electric car? I consider them a 2nd car/around town run-about that is recharged each night from the grid. For the vast majority, recharging "from your solar" is utter stupidity. Its just not going to happen .... not unless you never drive the car (ie: flatten the battery) and you never leave home during daylight hours.

I wouldn't leave town in an electric car if I owned one, I'd get a proper car out of the shed and use that

seeya
Shane L.

A certain auto journo who's videos have been banned from the forum had a nice video on it. Since I can not link it, here is where to find the relevant information:

search for : EV vs INTERNAL COMBUSTION - 10yr CO2 shootout! I ran the numbers... and skip to timecode 14:26 for the calculation. No need to play the video and hear any foul language if you so wish, just the screen shot from that time code will show you a nice flipover with all the calculations on it.

Most positive way to look at it is that a model Y will be break even in terms of "pollution" (CO2 only of course) after say 12 years? Of course, there will always be people running night shifts that could charge on solar during the day But they are far and in between.

Cheers,
-P