For 1. Hyundai visibly warns you it slows down charging and 2. it is a load on the battery that is already stressed with charging. TeslaBjorn on YT frequently kills the A/C when DCFC if the vehicle being testing is thermal throttling. This has to be verified with a OBD port adaptor and scanner app. Scan my Tesla is very popular for Tesla’s. I really should invest in that tech, so I know exactly how much effect it actually has.
any regrets not opting for the extended range battery?
my order is up, im thinking long and hard what options/package to order. those that ordered their truck with a standa d range have your regretted your decision?
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Would you buy a race car and order it with the smallest engine?
If the lightning is a race truck, the difference in speed doesn’t warrant the price increase for the bigger “engine” battery.Would you buy a race car and order it with the smallest engine?
It’s a comparison. If you’re buying an electric vehicle that runs on electricity, why buy the smallest battery. It’s like buying a race car and getting the smallest engine.If the lightning is a race truck, the difference in speed doesn’t warrant the price increase for the bigger “engine” battery.
I understood your point, I was just having fun with your ICE analogy applying to EVs. It’s not the size of the battery that’s important it’s how you use it and your actual needs. I have been driving an EV as my only vehicle since 2017. I don’t have range anxiety plus most importantly there are loads of charging options around me. If I can use an analogy to illustrate my point. I used to buy iPhones with the maximum storage when iCloud and the mobile networks were in their infancy. Optimize iPhone Storage + cheap fast cell plans allow me to use smaller storage iPhones. With the SR lightning if you have sufficient charging options at your disposal, don’t actually need to drive over 250 miles in one stretch or tow, then a SR is a viable option. The technology is changing so quickly, comparing my old 2017 Chevy Bolt vs my current 800V Ioniq 5 space ship 🚀 is laughable. I also purchased DCFC with my Bolt (a $750 option) but never used in because there was limited DCFC at the time (no EA network) Will the Lightning be your 1st EV? Check out my posts and you will see I am one of the few advocates for SR on this forum.It’s a comparison. If you’re buying an electric vehicle that runs on electricity, why buy the smallest battery. It’s like buying a race car and getting the smallest engine.
No the Lightning isnt my first EV. I have been driving electric vehicles exclusively since 2012. lolI understood your point, I was just having fun with your ICE analogy applying to EVs. It’s not the size of the battery that’s important it’s how you use it and your actual needs. I have been driving an EV as my only vehicle since 2017. I don’t have range anxiety plus most importantly there are loads of charging options around me. If I can use an analogy to illustrate my point. I used to buy iPhones with the maximum storage when iCloud and the mobile networks were in their infancy. Optimize iPhone Storage + cheap fast cell plans allow me to use smaller storage iPhones. With the SR lightning if you have sufficient charging options at your disposal, don’t actually need to drive over 250 miles in one stretch or tow, then a SR is a viable option. The technology is changing so quickly, comparing my old 2017 Chevy Bolt vs my current 800V Ioniq 5 space ship 🚀 is laughable. I also purchased DCFC with my Bolt (a $750 option) but never used in because there was limited DCFC at the time (no EA network) Will the Lightning be your 1st EV? Check out my posts and you will see I am one of the few advocates for SR on this forum.
Until this year you couldnt get out of central NY without a vehicle that had at least 250 mile range. It was always a nail biter. And if it was winter, you arent leaving NY because you are only getting 60% of the range you do in the summer.
I have hosted the NDEW event in Ithaca NY for the last 5 years. I have been an advocate for EVs since before people knew EVs were available.
... Or a pickup with the smallest engine for that matter?Would you buy a race car and order it with the smallest engine?
Most don’t have range requirements like you do. Here in CT, I also don’t face the same challenges with weather and chargers. I am comfortable going deep in the pack and charging over 90% as needed. I use ABRP + PlugShare + EA to plan my routes and check availability of chargers. I also have a TM3 RWD LFP with a CSS adapter if I want all the DCFC options. The charging infrastructure is most important to me followed by a real world range of 200 miles.No the Lightning isnt my first EV. I have been driving electric vehicles exclusively since 2012. lol
Until this year you couldnt get out of central NY without a vehicle that had at least 250 mile range. It was always a nail biter. And if it was winter, you arent leaving NY because you are only getting 60% of the range you do in the summer.
I have hosted the NDEW event in Ithaca NY for the last 5 years. I have been an advocate for EVs since before people knew EVs were available.
For a $20,000 difference, sure; but thats why other fun cars in the fleet exist!Would you buy a race car and order it with the smallest engine?
I thought it was a $10k bump for the ER battery
Between Pro and XLT requires an additional pkg to select ER battery that bumps it up to $20kI thought it was a $10k bump for the ER battery
Ahhh. so that's the ticket! Packaging is the way to get more. Tesla does this by not offering many packages. the base car has a lot included and they charge you for it. I get it. I'll have to look at the ER package to see exactly what I'm getting for an additional $20k
Thanks!
Thanks!
Is this true on the Lariat model?
I did a road trip with my Lariat ER and if I didn't have the ER I would have been stranded in the middle of Nebraska out of juice.
Charging infrastructure is just as important as range. In Nebraska and surrounding states the charging infrastructure is challenging. According to Plugshare there is 5 EA locations in NE vs 6 in CT. In CT most locations have 6 stations vs only 3 in NE. So in CT and up and down the eastern corridor, I don't need ER for my use case. I personally wouldn't be driving an EV for extended travel, if I lived in your part of the country unless its a Tesla.I did a road trip with my Lariat ER and if I didn't have the ER I would have been stranded in the middle of Nebraska out of juice.
In 30 miles of me there is:
10 Tesla Locations with a total of 102 Chargers
4 Electrify America Locations with a total of 20 Chargers
In CT there is 29 DCFC locations (21 are Tesla) with minimum power of 120kW or greater vs only 9 in NE. Soon Tesla will open up their network and things will get even easier.
Interesting - Ordered my Lariat on 9/7 & build week is 12/12thats what im figuring.
truck was ordered 9/2. it was scheduled today to be built week of 10/24.
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