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1. Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Monday, 13-Nov-2023 02:40:37 UTC Bernie

   I rented this humongous EV pickup to go...

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Monday, 13-Nov-2023 02:41:55 UTC Bernie

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     ...on a bike ride 😅

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Nov-2023 07:13:52 UTC Bernie

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     • lord pthenq1

     @pthenq1 For the first few hours, I thought it felt like a typical SUV, with no acceleration... then I found that it was set to economy mode, using only 2 of the 4 motors.

     When I switched to sport mode and pushed the "gas" pedal... wow! It's not a Model S Plaid, but it's impressive for a pickup.

   • lord pthenq1 (pthenq1@mastodon.la)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Nov-2023 07:13:53 UTC lord pthenq1

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     @codewiz
     Is it good?
     How does it drive?
     What about charging? Did you spend too much to "fill" the tank?

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Nov-2023 07:17:41 UTC Bernie

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     • lord pthenq1

     @pthenq1
     I didn't fill the battery, but I charged it from 30% to about 60% in 1h at a Loop charger. It was $0.45 per kWh, and I spent $20. I think the price was well above average, but I couldn't find another free charger in the area.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Nov-2023 07:21:36 UTC Bernie

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     • lord pthenq1

     The problem with all EVs having "standard" charging ports is that charging stations way less common than Tesla Superchargers - at least here in California.

     They're also less convenient, because each brand requires its own stupid app with a complicated payment procedure. The Loop app was buggy and wouldn't let me pay with GPay. After I got past this, it wouldn't start charging... took me a while to realize I had to press a green button located on the Loop charger.

     @pthenq1

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Nov-2023 22:05:11 UTC Bernie

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     • lord pthenq1

     @pthenq1 Yes, you have to charge mostly at home and work.

     But electric vehicles are also snappier and quieter than fossil fuel vehicles. Some of them feel like driving a car from a sci-fi movie.

   • lord pthenq1 (pthenq1@mastodon.la)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Nov-2023 22:05:12 UTC lord pthenq1

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     @codewiz
     Thank you for the feedback.

     I am considering an EV. My boss told me there's no big saving using public chargers. Very useful information.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Nov-2023 22:10:45 UTC Bernie

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     • lord pthenq1

     @pthenq1 Yes, you have to charge at home and work.