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And if something bad happens to the truck, you may not be out any money directly, but now you are at the back of the line to pay more for a 23 or 24 with less tax credit available. The only way that I would consider if I didn't need/want the truck right away would be to take delivery, then get...

Our target charge level on the Volvo is 80 percent. When I go out for my morning run with the dog I will up it to 90 percent. The car will spend the next 15 to 30 minutes warming the battery (depending on the temperature) and then the state of charge starts increasing. If I could simply change...

Charging the battery adds heat. Ending your charging immediately prior to departure in cold weather will initially help with efficiency/range. In the cold I sometimes bump the target charge level one half to one hour prior to departure in one of our cars. I anticipate that it would work the same...

I ran it out of gas once... It reduced EV power available at that point and the 87hp 5000 pound vehicle was no longer allowing all 87hp. If I could plug in at work the winter could be better. Sometimes it won't start on the way there, but if less than 50 at time of departure to go home it will...

Even if the range is not a concern, the reduced efficiency over the road (total miles per kWh, not just the kWh used for propulsion) is something to be conscious of.

Our Bolt went from almost 300 on the GOM in late spring through early fall to 120 when VERY cold in the winter. Range may have been better by driving a bit faster so that climate control was not running for as much time. This is the reason why we picked the ER battery (and faster charging).

I try to use it like a very short range EV. Sometimes it fights me (even with light throttle application it will run in the cold). My recent fueling history: it has a 13.2 gallon tank though it will take 14.2 from completely empty. Dec 13 2019 11.5 gallons, 1/7/20 9.9gallons, 3/19/20 11.5...

2016 with 33k miles. Had to do the brakes because of rust on the rotors. Lots of brake pad life, but corrosion on the rotors from not enough aggressive braking is our problem. Our bolt, at just over two years old almost failed inspection due to rust on the front rotors (looked great on the...

Ethanol free premium... Also the car runs the engine if the gas sits for too long (about 6 months) I'd rather just have the EV. The Volvo usually runs for about a minute if the temperature is below 50 and it has been unplugged all day (even if there is enough charge to get home. grrrr). This...

Phev is the gateway drug...We will not own another car without a plug. Having a phev gives me "gas anxiety". How to keep the engine from turning on and not use gas (easier with a Chevy volt than Volvo XC90 PHEV).

I don't mind the old system. We have both in the old in the xc90 and new in the xc40 EV. If only they would put the lane keeping assist toggle back on the steering wheel buttons, not buried in a menu in the center display. Our xc90t8 is plenty fast, the xc40 is faster and much quieter under wide...

So now do we have disappointment Tuesday and Thursday if there is no scheduled for production update? Thanks Ford, are you going to ruin the whole week before this is over? ?

The new one would be great with the bigger battery and more powerful motor. I manage to stay EV most of the time. My wife...not so much (she drives an EV xc40 and does not modulate the throttle gently enough for all EV operation). I drive it wanting it to be EV and get frustrated when the engine...

Our phev is a 2016 Volvo XC90. Paid off. 25 to 30 mpg on trips. Comfortable, safe less than 35k miles. I could probably turn it into 30k+ cash in the current vehicle market. If it was a choice between convenience or 5k to 10k, I would choose convenience and flexibility every time. 30k is real...

Unless there isn't a plug available now, but there will be in 20 minutes when another EV is finished charging. The valet driver can move cars around as needed, so you won't necessarily get to charge right away. RFID card fixes that potential problem.

If the retail pro is cancelled, I hope that those who extended for the pro get the opportunity to extend for a different option. Getting cancelled and losing their place would not be a good look for Ford.

As the cars get more efficient and can travel further on each kw the affect of cold weather will likely become more pronounced. Burning battery for heat is inefficient (even with a heat pump, particularly when the temperature gets very cold). Highway travel is less efficient than slower speed...

If Ford will transfer the order, then it is probably a great idea to reward better behaving non-scumbag dealers.

My understanding is that if your order is already in (not reservation) then the order is with the dealer, not Ford. If you try to take the already submitted oder to a different dealer you are essentially abandoning the order and starting over again with the new dealer. Reservations can be...

One evse in my garage is setup to charge inside or outside (there was an existing cut in the bottom gasket on the door). It will easily do front right or left rear right inside and front right outside without blocking the garage. Evse is on the right wall near the back of the car. Other garage...