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Good question. The main breaker is the biggest cost, from what I could find. On one panel, substitute main breakers were all the same price, around the $1500 range, regardless of amperage (400, 350, 200, and 250). Not quite sure why. You may be on to something with this suggestion, but I'm...

I'm upgrading my service for installation of a solar PV system, and to have future capacity for one or two EV chargers. I have 150A currently and was looking at 400A, but it was just cost prohibitive. A 400A main breaker panel was anywhwere from $2500 - 5,000 JUST FOR MATERIALS. My...

Here's where the 320 Amps is coming from. From my utility's documentation: Looks like a 400A meter is only rated for 400A intermittently, but 320A continuously. Utilities do some weird cost-saving things regularly, like undersizing utility-owned transformers for new installations, etc. It's...

Ok, so there are several issues with your reasoning. But I think the biggest one is the assumption that everybody who wants the ER truck wants it for the performance. Frankly I don't give a damn. I need range. And I would be willing to bet it's an 80/20 split or more for folks who want range...

Yeah, I was considering that with my 225A panel approach above. Can't do that currently as I only have 150A service and I don't want to cut it down from there, especially with a 100A EV charger circuit in the future.

I noticed the Span smart panels. Do you know much about them? Apparently my electrician askedy utility if upgrading to 400a would have any issues and they said no. I am unsure if there are any extra costs there, but I know the meter needs to be replaced. Unsure about the feeder from the...

I thought so too! I found a few exterior panelboards with integrated meter base... but I need an interior standalone panel. If anyone knows where I could get one I'd appreciate a lead... I've spent hours looking already.

Ok, that helps. But the biggest problem I'm having is materials costs for that 400A panel and associated breakers.

Here's a summary of my situation. It's still a bit long, so TL;DR at the bottom! I'm close to pulling the trigger on a solar system for my house. I have 150A service currently, and the solar backfeed maxes out my panel with the 120% rule; but I don't need to change anything yet. I'll have...

Holy crap that's a lot of incentives. I'm in MI and all I'm eligible for is the federal tax credit which is 26% of system cost thru the end of this year. Payback is going to depend HIGHLY on incentives, utility rates, and your usage profile. For me, despite a $0.195/kWh utility rate...

Uhh... what? Yeah. "race truck" :rolleyes: Perfect example of people hearing what they want to hear.

But seriously, I'll have a sizeable down payment, and financing the rest with Ford or whoever has the lowest rate.

I can't believe these issues with the build & price page. They only have a few options to get right...

Yes, you're not the first to notice that. I don't believe anybody knows for sure. Fantastic that Ford is asking us to spend $64,000-74,000 for that trim without even knowing what the heck we're actually ordering. I'd hope for that money it is included, but based on their track record it's...

Are there any mileage restrictions on it?

I don't believe it does. You don't even get seat heaters until XLT Premium for $66,000. Don't even think I can swing that.

It would be about 50 miles. The trailer for that trip is between 3-4000lbs, but it's a tall box trailer. I'm fine going 60-65 on the highway if needed.

Yeah, I'll have to look at Ford Options. I have to tow in the winter, though that trip is shorter. But towing + winter range hit is really what's giving me the most "range anxiety." Currently (and this may change in the future), I'm averse to charging to 100%. But I suppose once or twice a...

Ok, so XLT ER is officially out of my price range. Well... ER is out of my price range. Don't know whether it's because of battery availability or they just want to make more money, but whatever the reason, they decided it's not for me. Thanks Ford. But I digress. If I want a lightning...