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Cars: 2015

Plugging in plug in hybrids - I'm reading mixed messaging online - are electric charging stations when out and about universal? Or does Tesla only work with Tesla / etc etc. Can any electrified car plug into any charging station?
 
ericredaxe said:
Plugging in plug in hybrids - I'm reading mixed messaging online - are electric charging stations when out and about universal? Or does Tesla only work with Tesla / etc etc. Can any electrified car plug into any charging station?
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https://wallbox.com/en_us/faqs-plug-types

To summarize:

—Four types of plug exist, two for AC (type 1 and 2) and two for DC (CHAdeMo and CCS).
—Type 1 is common for American vehicles, it’s a single-phase plug and can charge at a speed of up to 7.4 kW.
—Type 2 is standard for European and Asian vehicles from 2018 onwards, it’s a triple-phase plug and can charge at a level of up to 43 kW.
—CCS is a version of type 2 with two additional power contacts. It allows very fast charging.
—CHAdeMO can be found in Asian cars and allows for high charging capacities as well as bidirectional charging
 
St. Clown said:
https://wallbox.com/en_us/faqs-plug-types

To summarize:

—Four types of plug exist, two for AC (type 1 and 2) and two for DC (CHAdeMo and CCS).
—Type 1 is common for American vehicles, it’s a single-phase plug and can charge at a speed of up to 7.4 kW.
—Type 2 is standard for European and Asian vehicles from 2018 onwards, it’s a triple-phase plug and can charge at a level of up to 43 kW.
—CCS is a version of type 2 with two additional power contacts. It allows very fast charging.
—CHAdeMO can be found in Asian cars and allows for high charging capacities as well as bidirectional charging
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Thanks - I gathered much of this but still a good read - I guess my real question is do most public charging stations have all of these options?
 
ericredaxe said:
Thanks - I gathered much of this but still a good read - I guess my real question is do most public charging stations have all of these options?
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I would hope so, but I think it prudent that some adapters be available for people to purchase on their own, if for no other reason that peace of mind.
 
2007 Honda Civic.

Roughly 215K miles on it, 26 mpg city/30 mpg highway.

But after reading an estimate yesterday that said I needed $5000 worth of repairs, including new rear brakes, new tires, new shocks and struts, and more, I'm wondering if I should just try for a new car. I also wonder if my mechanic thinks I'm stupid.
 
ericredaxe said:
Thanks - I gathered much of this but still a good read - I guess my real question is do most public charging stations have all of these options?
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No would be the answer. Tesla only at a Tesla charging station. It depends on the charging station what it has. Fast charging stations most likely have 3 phase power coming into them at 480 volts. That power isn't available everywhere. The local ones I've seen are single phase and slow. Tesla comes with adapters so they can plug into other style chargers.
 
MissThundercat said:
2007 Honda Civic.

Roughly 215K miles on it, 26 mpg city/30 mpg highway.

But after reading an estimate yesterday that said I needed $5000 worth of repairs, including new rear brakes, new tires, new shocks and struts, and more, I'm wondering if I should just try for a new car. I also wonder if my mechanic thinks I'm stupid.
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Is there a network of people who help with auto repair in the community? A lesbian I used to know here, she talked about how they all bought their parts from whatever parts store and then went to various houses to get the work done cheap. Labor prices were still there, but far less than a shop’s prices.
 
At 215000 I'd have a hard time convincing myself to get the repairs, but with the prices of vehicles right now it isn't nearly as easy a decision as it was a few years ago.
 
state of hockey said:
At 215000 I'd have a hard time convincing myself to get the repairs, but with the prices of vehicles right now it isn't nearly as easy a decision as it was a few years ago.
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This.

Shop around and get a feel for the market. New is a waste and I'm not sure I'd do that again. One year off lease seems more my jam. But even those aren't going down in price as much as they should be from depreciation.
 
St. Clown said:
Is there a network of people who help with auto repair in the community? A lesbian I used to know here, she talked about how they all bought their parts from whatever parts store and then went to various houses to get the work done cheap. Labor prices were still there, but far less than a shop’s prices.
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I talked with my partner. Basically, she wants me to get the full estimate again, and we're going to break it apart into "needs to be done PDQ" and "this can wait."

For some of it, she's going to have me buy the parts and she will do the labor herself.
 
I'm also in a position where I need to retire my 2010 Toyota Matrix (215,000 miles). I don't drive too much since I work remotely, and I don't love the idea of buying a new or used vehicle right now. My gf and I have been sharing her 2018 RAV4 and using my Matrix for local driving only.

My tentative plan is to lease one of the new RAV4 Prime PHEV, kind of a "dip my toes in the EV world" thing and kick the can down the road a few years on purchasing. The reviews on the 2022 RAV4 Prime have been excellent (and far better than the generally well-reviewed 2021 model). I would really like to go full EV but fuck Tesla and the Toyota EV (the gibberish name one) is brand new and I'm a little hesitant to get a 1st gen version. One of the purposes of this car is to be able to transport my music gear, so getting a small EV wouldn't work for me.

I do have space/capability to add a 240v charger, so I'll plan to go that route even if I buy a PHEV.


Most of my driving is local, so the very limited EV range isn't an issue for me.
 
JF_Gophers said:
Doesn't really make sense. The heating element has to be installed. So the sunk cost is already there when buying the car.

Also, heated seats are nice but not really something you use a ton. Unless you live in the arctic!

I doubt they will get many subs and end up canceling it.
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To be honest, heated seats have become a non-negotiable on cars for me, even in the mid-range of the "Winter is a thing" zone. They warm up much quicker than the heater and are much more pleasant when dealing with short (under 30 min) trips.
 
I get the subscription model for stuff not "in the car" (e.g. connecting to SiriusXM), but heated seats? A subscription to flip the switch between your battery and your seat heater (you bought all with car)?

And I now buy cars with heated back seats. (Too many complaints about me having warm seat and others not driving away from January games at REA.)
 
RaceBoarder said:
I saw this making the rounds...

Personally I think this will go a long way in killing the idea of owning a car for many people. I get how integrated cars are for our society. But if I am in a city, paying extra for things like this along with parking may just push people over the financial edge regarding car ownership.
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Comparing a subscription for some feature to the trouble owning a car in a city isn't exactly a good comparison, as I see it. If you don't need a car, I don't see the extra $18/mo during winter months pushing you over the edge. Especially when there are more than enough makers that probably won't go that path. And if you can afford the makers that will probably go that path, then the economic impact is nothing.
 
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