I really wanted to get a smart eq as a second fun car, but these stories are making me too nervous to own one. I used to have an ice smart, and getting that repaired was a nightmare.
What’s the best option for a used small car EV? A golf or mini?
That is a good point. When I rented an EV when I was in LA last month I charged it to 100% both nights at the hotel. The first day was for a lot of driving around. The second was so I could get to the Rental car with 80%. I wouldn’t have charged like that with my personal car.
I disagree, in certain situations folks will need every percent. I needed 100% when I was driving from Staunton, VA to Snowshoe, WV for a weekend ski trip. I actually unplugged at 96% because it was so slow, but I wanted as much buffer as possible. I arrived with less than 10%.
Snowshoe, WV is in a National Radio Quite zone, so no cell service and only one spot to charge at Greenbank Observatory which was nearby the resort. The drive was through the mountains in the winter, so while the estimate was correct, I would not blame anyone for wanting to charge to 100% for a drive like that.
My first EV was new, my second EV will likely be used. It’s great to see the used market come back to life.
I grew up in Minnesota and NEVER saw someone take out their battery in the winter. They might have a oil pan heater plugged in, but for the battery, nope.
Remember, cars on dealership lots will be sitting there all winter, only moved to be washed. You’ll be fine.
Nope, I charge my car to 60% and arrive home with 35% daily. If for some reason I have to go on a road trip immediately after getting home from work, I will hit a DC charger in town.
Did the 500e even have CCS? I thought it was only the J1772 charging inlet.