Recent content by EVlearner

Very true. Couple of thoughts... someone posted that the $7500 Federal credit comes from taxes from people in all 50 states but only a few states population benefit (doesn't seem equitable)... also, Honda (compliance king) currently leases in 8 or 9 states... certainly Toyota, Fiat, GM (Spark)...

Well, there should probably be a law against that -- taking 1 1/2 hours to get a full charge at a L2 public charger just to go 12 miles (and maybe 15 if you are a "good" driver)... the Accord Plug In is a little better - says 1 hour from a 240 V to get you 13 miles EV range. :o I'm sure...

How long does it that the PIP to charge up on the public chargers? I can't understand why they would stay parked there, it can't take long to charge up a battery that only gets you 12 miles. Not to pick on the PIP but since they are the best selling PHEV we'll probably see more of them at...

In theory they should be able to charge up very quickly no? What is PIP EV range? 12 miles? or 21? Hope they move along when they are done.

thanks Miimura and Fooljoe. Just to clarify (simpleton here!).... if I use the LCS25-P, the car will still draw at the max power (20amps) at 240V (so 4.8KWH?), and the car will not limit the charger to the slower trickle charge right? I haven't tried out the timer and TOU, I plan to just plug...

I checked my dryer outlet plug and it is the 14-30R, exactly like the picture. Engraved into the area around the plug says "30A 125V-250V". So I think the LCS-25 P would work for me, that is, as long as my car is within 25 feet of the plug. Question - is this specific LCS 25P 14-30R able to...

@Bski Your seats look fantastic! I'm envious. I just ordered a set for my Highlander (i know, but its a hybrid at least), thanks to you and Cossie for the heads up. So you put the seat covers in the sun so they would expand? Also, did the covers go on fairly easy or did you have to redo...

For sure, for most people getting an EV has to work out financially. Really, the savings come when you drive heck out of the car, so if you are driving less than 10,000 miles per year, the price needs to drop or the price of gasoline needs to go up significantly. If I didn't need it for my...

I leased a Honda FIT EV. The mileage was listed at 12K and the excess mileage portion was filled in at 0 cents per mile. I remember even saying to the finance guy, oh, this is unlimited right. He said yes, that is how they have to show it. So no, not blank. So it can be done. It was new...

Well is your lease rate for the 15000K or the unlimited? If I recall, the difference was about $30 a month or maybe less since that may have been with 12000K. If you are getting it for the 15K rate, then it does seem the dealer can't just cross it out (or maybe they can, but the dealership...

Good points... I think Honda leases the FIT EV on some of the East Coast States because of the CARB emission laws adopted by those states.... not sure why Toyota isn't in the same boat as far as CARB credits. I think you meant FORD? FIAT ("losing $10,000 per car, sky is falling" Marc. chairman...

http://evsolutions.avinc.com/products/cec/ eugenepan... see link above. Not a Toyota deal... but some important caveats such as chargers have to show as available when you apply and application must be done on the same day as the day you "lease" the car (guess that could be worked out with the...

Bski, Would you be able to post the link to the Clazzio direct you are working with? I notice several Clazzio sites... Or if bad form to post such info I can pm you or if you don't mind to PM me, EVlearner. Thanks

Does it take a while to install? The youtube video made it look EASY but that's probably becasue the guy has done 100 of them! Also, did you get the Leather + Leather sides or Leather + PVC? If the PVC, does it feel like leather? Thanks! your cars look nice.

Welcome. I'm new to the forum too and actually a cousin EV (Honda FIT) owner... the RAV 4Ev didn't offer the unlimited mileage at the time so I went with the FIT. The folks here on this forum are very knowledgeable and I learn a lot from them (things I never even thought about actually!) :)...