Hey there, a couple of days ago, I got some feedback from you for research about digital car key. Thank you very much!

Now I would like to have a bit more input: https://www.menti.com/alz4xeph9csa

Do you prefer a digital key or traditional key fob? And which functions are important to you?

This would be the last time I'm bothering you with this question. Thank you very much and have nice weekend!

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Hey guys,  I posted about this settlement already, but in case you missed it, I decided to post it again. I just found out that they are accepting late claims, so you can still file to get payment even if the deadline has passed.

For those who may not remember, back in 2021, Electric Last Mile faced accusations of execs buying discounted equity without proper valuation. After an investigation, there were leadership changes, with the CEO and Executive Chairman resigning. And investors sued them for that afterwards.

But the good news is that recently, ELMS decided to pay a $2.7M settlement to resolve this. So, if someone's late, you can still file for it (they´re accepting claims even after the deadline). You can check the information and file for the payment here. 

 Hope it helps!

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Hi everyone,

I'm torn between a new Model Y/3 and a 2-year-old Audi e-tron 55 demo. Both are priced similarly, which makes this decision even harder.

Here's my dilemma:

Audi e-tron: I love the luxurious feel, the driving experience, and the overall build quality. However, I'm worried about the higher maintenance costs down the line. Tesla Model Y/3: It's newer, has all the tech, and probably cheaper to maintain, but it doesn't feel as premium as the Audi. My daily commute is usually around 100km, but sometimes I drive up to 250km. I have home charging, so the e-tron's higher consumption isn't a dealbreaker, but it's definitely a factor.

What do you think? Which car would be better for my needs in the long run? I'm especially interested in hearing from people who have experience with either of these cars.

Thanks!

Like title says I have always liked my SUV but lately I've been wanting to increase the efficiency of my working days. And gas fillups are a nightmare (currently losing $27.54 USD average per day)

What are some electric cars (or SUV's) that can

1. Handle around 150 miles per day?
2. Price wise being under 100k?
3. Have enough room for a passenger and maybe some organizing crates that I use to keep orders sorted and spill proof?

Yes the budget might be a little more than some e cars but again I'm a "noob" with Electric cars sooo any help and advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you reddit!

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I’ll lose my United Premier status this year. I knew the names of the gate employees at Nashville International because, on a monthly basis, I would visit my family in New Jersey after moving there seven years prior. It made sense to fly almost every other month, especially to see my dad, who has undergone some significant surgeries to recover. He’ll be 80 in March. Last summer, I decided to skip the flight and take a road trip up to Jersey in our beloved Mazda CX-5. It was just me, my dog (who is now too big for United flights), and a trailer filled with furniture. The trip took 13.5 hours, plus stops, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

When our time with Mazda came to an end, we went on a shopping spree. Mazda didn’t have anything new with the CX-5, and Toyotas and others didn’t impress us either. As we started exploring the Rivian, I6/I9 route, we eventually landed on a Chevy Blazer and really talked ourselves into it. Or so we thought. While we wanted to avoid Tesla, GM’s Super Cruise was incredibly intriguing for cross-country trips. Just then, we heard news that Tesla’s Supercharger network would soon allow charging of their vehicles. This sounded like a perfect match. We decided to order a 2024 Blazer equipped with Super Cruise.

But then, we encountered a major setback. They informed us that the 2024 Blazer wouldn’t be available with Super Cruise as the ‘25s were on their way. To make matters worse, they also mentioned that it wouldn’t come with CarPlay. The absence of CarPlay was a significant factor in our decision to walk away, despite our strong desire for Super Cruise.

We were now a week away from a planned trip to New Jersey, anticipating the joy of driving a new car for the journey. As we left the Chevy dealership, we stopped at Wendy’s for a frosty and noticed a Honda dealership across the way. There, in the showroom, sat a Sonic Gray Prologue.

“Wait a minute, Doc. So, you’re telling me… you’ve built a mid-market import SUV… out of a GM?”

For those unfamiliar: Honda was so eager to break into the U.S. EV market that it partnered with General Motors to develop this Honda-branded vehicle using GM’s established EV platform, which also underpins models like the Blazer, Equinox, and Cadillac Lyriq. The result is a vehicle that’s low, wide, and substantial, featuring Honda’s signature trim, which tends to be upscale and less sporty compared to Chevrolet’s styling. For those familiar with Honda, this model maintains that familiar, comfortable feel.

And the cherry on top? It had CarPlay. ON MULTIPLE SCREENS. (Imaging Apple Maps on the main entertainment display, the dash display, AND the head-up display. Yup. I’m Sold.)

Two days later, we drove up to Evansville, Indiana, to take advantage of out-of-state EV offers and bid farewell to our family CX-5. The two-hour drive back home was incredibly pleasant. The car was smooth, quiet, and incredibly comfortable. We had everything we needed to embark on our journey to New Jersey and back. We left three days later.

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Here’s what we learned during our cross-country crash course in EV ownership.

Short Distance:

• The primary advantage of an EV is waking up each day to a “full tank,” which, for us, is about 80% charged, or approximately 200 miles. While the general rule is to “ABC” - Always Be Charging - we’ve found that it works well to bring the battery to 80% on Sundays and not charge again until we’re below 50% or have a known trip coming up.
• For day trips lasting 2-3 hours, we can comfortably drive without worrying about charging. However, for longer journeys, we use the route planner to find the most efficient charging options. Often, we make a stop halfway through the trip to charge, and if we want to arrive home with exactly 20% charge, the planner provides specific instructions on how much to charge from (e.g., 35-55%). This way, we avoid overcharging and wasting time.
• One-pedal driving is LIFE.

Long Distance:

• Great planning is crucial for long-distance EV travel. We successfully drove from Buc-ee’s in Richmond, KY, to Nashville on a single charge, leaving us with 10% spare. (222 miles, 3 hours and 15 minutes.)
• We targeted hotels with EV chargers, but this strategy didn’t always work out as planned. Both hotels didn’t own the parking spaces and, at every hotel, they were occupied by non-EV vehicles. Fortunately, one hotel had an open spot when I returned to grab a parking spot and charge overnight, allowing us to reach 55% charge. However, it’s important to note that relying heavily on this method may not always be feasible.
  • Additionally, both hotels were unable to tow non-EVs. One hotel compensated us for a night’s stay since it was listed as an amenity.
• We stopped approximately every 20-45 minutes for every 2.75-3 hours of driving. This seemed like a natural break point, allowing us to grab a snack, walk the dog, and use the restroom.
  • This is often the most frequently asked question when discussing long-distance EV travel: “Golly, how many times did you need to stop?”
  • One notable stop occurred at one of the four Buc-ee’s we had targeted. We arrived at 7% charge, did our shopping, and returned to the car at 84%. We may have purchased too much jerky.
  • A Better Route Planner is an incredible tool, AND IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE SO, install it natively as it will pull in data from your car, providing immaculate navigation. We attempted to use our EVGo credits during our journey, but the convenience of the Super Charger network proved to be a significant advantage, with EV-Go being used only twice in favor of Tesla’s network. 
    • While we received some curious glances at the Tesla stops, we also encountered many friendly inquiries about the Prologue. If you’re blocking an open Tesla spot, make sure to warn approaching cars that you’re occupying the charger from the other side.
  • If you’re not a fan of long stops, plan your route to avoid using more than 10-70% of your battery capacity. There’s a steep curve charging from 60 to 70%, followed by 80, 90, and 100%, each taking approximately 30 minutes. Charging at lower percentages is faster and can be advantageous in terms of total travel time.
• Couldn’t do it without Adaptive Cruise Control.

We’ll be returning to this route in December where we’ll see the effects of cold weather on the battery. Wish us luck.

I'm planning on buying a used Chevy Bolt this weekend. The sales person at the dealership says I can transfer the $4k tax credit to them and they'll just knock it off the sticker price. Sounds great to me! The fishy part, they are stating the thing they need to prove that I qualify for the credit is a drivers license. I would have thought they'd at least need a pay stub if not a W2. The dealership is about a five hour drive so I don't want to waste my time. Am I being bamboozled?

With smartphone integration and NFC card a modern digital car key can do a lot. Which functions are necessary to you? And Do you still want to have a physical key fob?

Please fill out this short survey: https://www.menti.com/alz4xeph9csa

It's anonymous and takes only two minutes.

Thank you very much!

I was raised on cars. My dad was a career mechanic and rebuilt maybe a dozen classic cars on the side. My first ride was a '65 Mustang which he restored from the ground up with me during nights after he'd worked a full day in the shop.

I only drove manual transmissions for the first couple decades of my driving life. I reluctantly switched to automatics only once I had a 50+ mile commute each direction and finally admitted my left leg was tired of it. But I still only considered a manual to be real sport driving.

Now I have an EV... well, because it's quiet and modern and is charged every morning in my garage. And because I got a great deal because all the OEMs overproduced EVs.

I'm not sure how much longer you'll be able to buy a manual transmission, especially in the US. Won't happen overnight, but I bet someday there won't be any production models left which have one.

So, I have decided that single-pedal drive mode is the EV version of a manual. It's the closest you can get to being directly connected to the motor. You control how much regenerative braking you get at all times, and how much "sport" you want to trade off versus efficiency in real time.

When I first heard about single pedal driving, I thought it was the worst extreme. Gamification of driving, and oversimplifying things to the lowest common denominator for the most helpless people. "Braking is so haaaaaard, I can only handle one buttonnnnnn." Now that I have one, I've changed my mind, and it's at least one step up from having the car decide what to do at all times with it's magic algorithm.

That's my story, and I'm sticking with it... for now.

Hey guys, I guess there are some Blink investors here. If you missed it, they just reached a new milestone surpassing the 100,000 EV chargers globally. Good for them — I just hope these chargers mean that the problems BLNK changers had a few years ago are behind them too.

For newbies, in 2020, Blink was accused by the media and users of having severely damaged or non-functioning Blink chargers. In the same year, the company was also criticized for its slow revenue growth compared to the EV industry. 

All these issues caused a huge $BLNK drop, and investors filed a suit against them. 

But now, they have finally agreed to pay a $3M settlement with investors to solve this scandal. The deadline is in four weeks, so, if someone got hit back then, you can check the info and file for the payment here.

Anyways, do we have some BLNK investors here? How much did you lose on this if you were in back then?

Sorry if this is the wrong place. Since our smartphones can take over a lot of functions of a car key, I want to no your opinion: what function is your must-have? This small survey takes only two minutes: https://www.menti.com/alz4xeph9csa

It's anonymous. Thank you!

Hiya! I just got a Honda eny1, can I use the css and chademo chargers or only type 2? Do I need adaptor to use these other chargers that aren't type 2? Thanks!

Hey! I have a 2011 Nissan Leaf and live an apartment so the closest charger I have is a Shell Recharge one on the street. They unplugged the two stations they have there and I was wondering if anyone has run into this problem and best way to contact them to figure out when it’s back up? Thank you in advance!

Hi all, sorry if this is the wrong place. I have an Audi Q8 etron on 3 year lease. The app constantly tells me that if I want to preserve battery life then I should only charge to 80%. Firstly, obviously this is ridiculous because what's the point of having a battery of x capacity if you can only charge it to 80%?! However, will real question is; in the 3 years I have the car, does charging it to 100% really have a negative affect for me?

Does anyone know any electric cars available in the UK that have seats similar to these Honda magic seats? Basically ones that fold in a way that leaves the well free. Or any that have good access for elderly dogs?

I recently had my electrical feed upgraded from 1 to 4 "aught", supposedly creating a "super highway" in terms of electricity that can be pulled from the street.

I'm not familiar with the term "aught" - does 4 aught mean my house is better suited for EV charging?

Thank you

Driving an electric car to charge is really inconvenient, I tried a long trip once, but finally I gave up, the charging problem always gave me a headache

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Are electric cars everywhere in China? So are their electric cars really that powerful