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Many very good points, but the above comment is completely inaccurate. One pedal driving Does Not apply or engage physical friction brakes, as part of the slowing process. Not until the vehicle has completely stopped, the friction brakes may be applied to “hold” the vehicle stationary. Normal...

Congrats. I did the same thing. I’d been waiting on the deals & couldn’t pass it up. 3 years ago I was seeing dealer markups of $20K over sticker. Last Saturday I got a Flash for $17K below sticker and 0%. I even got a $1500 “Tesla conquest“ incentive, that someone on the west coast had...

Here’s a guy who getting 40VDC out of the alternator-generator connected to his EV. He’s using it’s XT60 output, which is rated higher than the Ecoflow connector output.

Good to know, and glad it worked. I still need to set mine up for Auto updates !

Mustang Mach E ….The GT models are reported to have a 220A DC/DC converter, which would limit you to around 1750W converter output. Remember that converters are not 100% efficient so the input wattage will be higher than the output wattage and must be accounted for so you don't overload the 12V...

So quick summary. For those who want maximum DC output from the Lightning…. For full access to the nominal voltage of the HV battery, the home integration system will allow that, but inverts it to 240V AC, and is very expensive elaborate equipment for a reason. Connecting a so called...

Not ignoring but would like to follow up. Well, a “single kW“ is 1000 Watts. At 12V something would be drawing an 83 amp load. That’s pretty big. Not exactly an analogy or example of a feeble electrical load. Actually, nobody seemed to get my point about “what DC voltage would you...

☝?oh, my. has nothing to do with hv dc battery. Ev owners are hooking up the alternator generator to the Hv- AC inverter output. Gives the device the amps it needs to convert ac to 800w dc. So I’ve offered 2 solutions for high wattage DC direct Output. The above “alternator-generator” but...

True. But not possible. And that’s why we don’t have,and shouldn't want, access to “nominal pack voltage“. That kind of “power” will fry ya! My solution above, is the best option for Dc direct, without additional equipment. And pretty good.

I have a feeling we’re gonna end up with the answer 12/24 volts DC. Which is partially what’s been provided by Ford. Anything above that I find shocking. Pun intended, lol. The best way to access 12VDC direct, is to connect directly to the 12V battery lugs, or jump lugs, and leave the truck...

So the desire is access to nominal pack voltage, so that can be stepped down to a lower voltage. Ok. Back to my original question….what DC voltage is wanted ?

So you want access to 450V DC. Ok. Gonna get interesting. What would ya do with it ? Considering every EV maker has gone to extreme measure to protect us “experienced Ev owners” from nominal pack voltage, my gut tells me that might not be wise.

https://us.ecoflow.com/products/800w-alternator-charger For DC direct, Guys have had good results with alternator chargers. They leverage the high amp load capability of an automobile alternator (AC) to quick charge a “solar generator” battery pack DC direct. (Thereby making them gas...

Everyone that says it sure would be nice to have access to DC direct “power” from the truck, exactly what voltage would you like that to be at? Lol

Prius, plug in Prius, Chevy Volt, Tesla, F150 Lightning. Kids still drive the Prius’. My beloved Chevy Volt was clobbered from behind at just over 100K miles, and totaled. So unfortunate because I was going for the long haul with that one too, But, the guy‘s insurance pay out bought me a...

Word is actual ER battery capacity is 148-150 kWh. So there’s a 13% buffer built in to the stated 131 kWh capacity. Ford says you can routinely charge to 90%, so that’s 79-80% of actual capacity. Exactly what other Mfr’s recommed, 80%. I’ve been driving Hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid...