Finally buying a new car (1 Viewer)

[DaveF]

Part of that, according to Case, is whether the car uses inefficient electric resistance heating or a much more efficient electric heat pump. Heat pumps work like air conditioners, moving heat instead of creating it — so they can be three to four times more efficient than other forms of heating.
Recurrent’s data compares cars like the Tesla Model Y — which comes standard with a heat pump — to cars like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, where no models offer a heat pump. According to the study, the Mustang loses almost 30 percent of its range at 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the Model Y loses only about 15 percent.
“A car with a heat pump does much better when it drops down to freezing than one without,” Case said.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/01/07/electric-vehicles-cold-winter-range/

 

[Bryan^H]

Jaguar I-PACE - All-electric performance SUV

Explore the award-winning, all-electric performance SUV. Spacious, beautifully detailed and with technology integrated. Discover the Jaguar I-PACE.

www.jaguarusa.com

Electric bug is biting me.

I have some research to do

 

[DaveF]

A year or two ago I was thinking about upgrading cars earlier than usual and getting an EV around '22 or '23. But with availability -- Cadillac Lyriq 2023 pre-orders are full before end of '22 -- and prices and interest rates, I'm waiting another year at least. And current cars aren't >quite< what I want. The Mustang Mach E doesn't have a heat pump. The Tesla doesn't have CarPlay. Lyriq has weird door handles. And so on.

I'm hoping with the continued roll out of new models, like the coming Ionic 6, I'll find something that suits me in '24 or '25.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

We have two vehicles, and the only one that would make any sense based on the current technology to replace with an EV would be my wife's car, as we use it mainly for local driving. However, her current ride is a 2019 Buick Encore with only about 18,000 miles. So, we are a long way off from needing to replace it.

We use my vehicle (2018 GM Acadia) for long trips, including a couple of round trips per year between Michigan and South Carolina. Until the battery and charging technology improves, an EV will not work as a replacement. The Acadia has a little over 50,000 miles, so we have a few years before it will need replaced. I'm not sure EV tech will have advanced enough by that time, though. Just have to wait and see.

 

[Jeffrey D]

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[Sam Posten]

Not good. Taking it back to the dealer to get checked out

 

[Jeffrey D]

Am I reading your cluster right? Showing the battery is 92%, and yet you only have a 53 mile range? Is that what needs to be looked at?

 

[Sam Posten]

no. The issue is I’m getting 1.8 kWh mileage.

 

[Jeffrey D]

no. The issue is I’m getting 1.8 kWh mileage.

What is expected mpkwh?

 

[Sam Posten]

2.4 or so. It may just be the cold and the speed I’m driving but I want the dealer to check it out and get it on record.

 

[Jeffrey D]

2.4 or so. It may just be the cold and the speed I’m driving but I want the dealer to check it out and get it on record.

Something that never occurred to me- it ain’t mpg for EVs.

 

[Clinton McClure]

I was lost here. I looked at the picture and thought the issue was that you were only going 2mph.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

2.4 or so. It may just be the cold and the speed I’m driving but I want the dealer to check it out and get it on record.

Have they been able to diagnose the problem? Saw this story a while back:

Ford F-150 Lightning production halted due to potential battery issue

Ford F-150 Lightning production and shipping of built trucks has been stopped due to a potential battery issue.

www.motorauthority.com

 

[Sam Posten]

That’s the 12v battery not the power train battery if it’s the article I saw. Don’t give them clicks

 

[Bryan^H]

Electric only.

 

[minnieevans]

A year or two ago I was thinking about upgrading cars earlier than usual and getting an EV around '22 or '23. But with availability -- Cadillac Lyriq 2023 pre-orders are full before end of '22 -- and prices and interest rates, I'm waiting another year at least. And current cars aren't >quite< what I want. The Mustang Mach E doesn't have a heat pump. The Tesla doesn't have CarPlay. Lyriq has weird door handles. And so on.

I'm hoping with the continued roll out of new models, like the coming Ionic 6, I'll find something that suits me in '24 or '25.

I was in a similar boat last year, trying to decide whether to upgrade to an EV or not. There's so much to consider with all these new models coming out, and yeah, none of them seem to be the perfect fit yet. Funny story, while researching my options, I stumbled upon an article about the best states to buy a car and found out that some places actually have better deals on EVs due to state incentives and lower taxes. So, I thought, why not make a little road trip out of it when I finally decide to take the plunge? That way, I can save some cash and make a fun memory at the same time. But for now, I'm with you on waiting a bit longer. Fingers crossed that the perfect EV comes along in the next years.

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

while researching my options, I stumbled upon an article about the best states to buy a car and found out that some places actually have better deals on EVs due to state incentives and lower taxes. So, I thought, why not make a little road trip out of it when I finally decide to take the plunge? That way, I can save some cash and make a fun memory at the same time. But for now, I'm with you on waiting a bit longer. Fingers crossed that the perfect EV comes along in the next years.

Wonder if you have to prove residency or the like for those kinds of incentives though...

_Man_

 

[Bryan^H]

Absolutely sick!

 

[Clinton McClure]

I made the final payment last month and she’s mine, all mine!

Still relatively young at 140,000 miles.

I thought about trading it in and getting something new since I’m doing so much driving for work, but I’ve decided to hold off for a few years and enjoy having an extra $300/mo in my pocket.

 

[Bryan^H]

I made the final payment last month and she’s mine, all mine!

Still relatively young at 140,000 miles.

I thought about trading it in and getting something new since I’m doing so much driving for work, but I’ve decided to hold off for a few years and enjoy having an extra $300/mo in my pocket.

Yup, making double payments on my home and getting it paid off in 5 or 6 more years makes more sense to me than springing for a new car. I can wait.