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I use the SRNE inverters (two at 12kW each) and this provides power for the whole house and my workshop, charging the lightning right now too! Solar, battery-bank, and EV make a great system where you can share power from the main home battery system or the EV depending where you need it. (and...

It reminds me of the whole surfing beach-party type of vib from the El Comino ... does the Slate come in Lime-Green ?? lol but seriously, the problem I see coming is what about service? not like there will be 5,000 Slate dealerships across N.America. I wonder if they will partner with another...

I was wondering about jumping my lawn tractor from the 12 volt battery - since it is a bit easier to access than removing the side panel - is there any danger of upsetting the computer stuff doing this? - anyone know for sure??

I was planning the same: two sets of tires, the stock set for summer, and a more aggressive set for winter. Just take the range hit as a cost for traction in snow.

The more EV options the better for consumers, not everyone has the same need from a vehicle. The more EV's on the road, being used, and seen will increase interest, and hopefully increase how many chargers are built and where.

I would think the best case for Walmart to see EV's charging is someone on a road trip, wants to stop for a charge and meal or pick up supplies they need. Not really the place for shopping an hour for groceries - well unless they can't home charge for some reason. I can't think of anyone I...

If you have a solar - battery system, you don't need the truck to provide more than the average daily load/24 hours. ie you can power an average homes' 30 kWh per day load with just 1.25kW steady supply from the truck as long as you have batteries & Inverter big enough to start your biggest...

Old Thread from Spring 2022 - it is interesting to see what the thoughts were three years ago, and compare to what actually has happened.

I think it's great that you can post your situation on the forum and get a lot of feedback from members that have owned and driven both vechicles - great to hear your decision and hope it works out well for your business and use. The best part - ya got a great EV I am sure you will enjoy for...

If my EV is avoiding road tax, that I will have to pay separtely for it's fair share of the road cost,... but I also have an ICE - so it should have an "AIR Tax" to pay it's fair share of removing the pollution it adds to the air??

I looked at all the options, compared: Price Insurance costs Repairability Parts, service repairs long term Aftermarket stuff - fit and price Cab size/function. Then I compared side by side two F-150's: the ICE vs EV, and looked at cost of ownership & operation for a ten year expected service...

Except, as I understand it, most jurisdictions syphon away a lot of the 'road tax' for other things, nothing to do with roads or bridges...

someone says - "hey, those new electric vehicles don't pay their share for road tax, that's not fair" so governments come up with a new fee for EV's, and given the chance, yeah they go high. Here in Ontario they don't have an EV road tax - or at least not yet.

Or daily driving it and enjoying for a few years until the next generation of batteries come to market - were in early stages with EV's, there will be rapid advancements over the next decade...s.