Re: [EVDL] Road Trips: plugin vs EV cost per mile

not sure of the correlation. The Pruis Prime meets California's Ulev standards. Have a Renewable Energy Day, Mark Mark E. Hanson 184 Vista Lane Fincastle, VA 24090 540-473-1248-H 540-816-0812-C www.REEVAdiy.org - Community Service RE & EV's -Original Message- From: Mark

[EVDL] PS, at Home free solar charging: Road Trips: plugin vs EV cost per mile

PS: At home I forgot to mention I have a 10KW solar array so charging is free (installed in 08' with a 7 year payback). I also have two free solar charging stations on plugshare.com for anyone in the Roanoke, VA or Fincastle area. -Original Message- From: Mark E Hanson

Re: [EVDL] Road Trips: plug-in vs. EV cost per mile

Hi Paul, The Prius & Prius Prime gets 50mpg (for the last 165K miles avg). Is 260W/hr per mile or 3.85 miles per KWH at the AC outlet? Sounds about right for a Tesla-3, a bit heavier than a 2800 Spark (I get 5 miles per KWH or 200W/hr per mile, the heavier Leaf is 4.3 miles per KWH or

[EVDL] EV Towing

Hi Folks, I know etrailers.com sells hitches for *anything* but a lawyer told me if you get in an accident while towing and the manual says *no towing* (like the Tesla Model 3 does), the judge will throw the book at you. That's why I picked the Tesla Model Y that's *rated* for 3500 pounds towing

[EVDL] Tesla-Y KWH Efficiency

Hi Folks, I was curious why my Tesla-Y that's 4400 pounds came out ahead of my conversions over the years (80's-2011) that averaged 334 watt hours per mile or 3 miles per KWH (weighed closer to 2000lbs). The Tesla-Y display which is DC at the battery, shows 244 watt hours per mile. I

[EVDL] Chevy Bolt EV "Final Recall Remedy"

Hi Folks, I got a letter from Chevy 6/15/23, GM posted as "Final Recall Remedy" for my 2020 Bolt with 47K miles on it. It states that instead of replacing the battery (thought that *was* the final recall remedy), that they're just "updating" the software to *reduce* my range to 80% for

[EVDL] EV Highway Use Fee alternative (Virginia)

Hi Folks, Has anyone fooled with this? https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/general/#va_mileage_choice.asp Just curious if you think if it's worth the fuss, to get a vehicle monitoring position/odometer GPS through Emovis, download SmartPhone app etc to save a few bucks on the VA EV tax (vs

[EVDL] Why Tesla dropped prices below $55K and new EVs purchased prior to 2023

Hi Folks, The new IRS EV form 8936 shows that to qualify for up to $7500 tax credit, it needs to be below $55K. When I bought my Y in 2021 it was $55K, went up and now back down to meet this requirement. It also appears that my Chevy Bolt (bought new in 2020) may also apply as well as the

[EVDL] Spark EV 2015 won't charge Code: P1EE6-00 "Unable to Charge"

Hi Folks, When I bought my 2020 Bolt, I sold my Spark EV to a friend and yesterday it came up with "Unable to Charge" with a P1EE6-00 code. He tried with the 120vac cord also and different EVSE with the same issue (so it's on the vehicle side). Has anyone run into this , found the solution?

[EVDL] Let's fix Electrify America's Charging Stations

Hi Folks, It looks like there's an "opportunity" for the techs/engineers on this list to help fix the Electrify America fast charging CCS/CHAdeMO stations. I remember what my HV Power Electronics manager would say when folks would whine about something that should be changed: "sounds like an

[EVDL] Dielectric Grease on Connectors

bust mobile connector. On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 6:50?PM Mark E. Hanson via EV mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org> > wrote: > Thanks Phil for the informative reply. Tesla's website/manual was useless! > > > > I noticed near sunset, the sun hits the charge controlle

[EVDL] Tesla mobile charge controller 32A, now 16A

Thanks Phil for the informative reply. Tesla's website/manual was useless! I noticed near sunset, the sun hits the charge controller - heating it up when operating, so I put a 5" round motor heatsink bolted to the side of the house with the charge controller *inside* to keep it cool in the

[EVDL] Electric H20 Ski Boats (that run more than 1/2 hour)

Hi Dan etc, I worked with Jerry Dycus back in 09' (he did the hull/boat) I did the electronics, see the E-Cat: http://www.evalbum.com/2749 . It had 10KWH LiFePO4 batteries (essentialy 1 gallon of gas equiv) But I couldn't water ski behind it (missed H20 skiing), so I sold in on Ebay to a guy

[EVDL] Was Tesla Designed in California? :-/ - Fixed Cold Weather Frunk Hood Latch Stuck

Hi Folks, I've tried the various recommendations on the Teslamotorsclub.com, JoeButcrack website etc. to open my Frunk Tesla Y 21' at 10F last night & release the solenoid/latch. The Allen wrench didn't work, coat hanger, crowbar, large screwdriver with cinder-block counterweight, blow dryer,

[EVDL] New EV Battery, Dealer Clueless on chemistry

Hi Folks, Shelor Chevy in Christiansburg Va replaced my Bolt Battery early (1 month instead of 2) but was curious if it was still NMC Cathode (Nickel Manganese Colbalt per BatteryUniversity.com) *or* LiFePO4 like some Chevy blogs claim new battery replacements are. They did the replacement on

[EVDL] Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas

Well said Dave; The bottom line is, all rentals *must* have standard controls where you expect them - *no* learning curve (especially while driving = crash). It would also be nice if Tesla made a non-self driving "Autopilot" less car - and sell for less $$. While I've *never* met an

[EVDL] Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas, for gas cars | Reuters

Hi Christine The real reason is you *can’t* drive it for two hours until after training. Don’t know why the article didn’t mention that fundamental problem with Tesla’s. I had to ask a guy walking down the sidewalk how to make it go forward (push the right side wiper looking stalk down),

[EVDL] Running a 1-ton mini-split (12A, 120V) from an EV with 1500W (12V@120A inverter)

Hi Folks, I was reading Otmar's inverter connection to a Tesla-3 and looks like Tesla makes it really difficult to run a 1500W 12V inverter from their EVs. My Bolt shows 130A available from its DC-DC converter, just clamp the Harbor Fright inverter (have 1500W with 200A inline breaker, short

[EVDL] Bolt EV running Mini-Split

Hi Folks, I just ran an experiment, hooked a Harbor Fright Centech 2000W cont (really 1000W) with a 100A CB (WestMarine) in series with the 1 foot #2 cables clamped onto the 12V battery. I turned on the car with it in Park and left the keys on the seat. Initially I tested with a 8.3A

[EVDL] New Chevy Bolt Battery Chemistry?

Hi Folks, I saw on https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/10/next-generation-chevy-bolt-ev-to-use-lf p-battery-cells/ that GM is moving to (what hobbiests like me used in conversions LiFePO4 in early 00's) but are currently using NCMA (Nickel Cobalt Magnesium Aluminum from LG-Chem?) I though all

Re: [EVDL] Overheating Tesla display

Thanks Phil. Good info - assuming there's *no* electrolytic caps inside that tend to dry out & fail *over time* when hot. There's some folks with heat related screen issues over time in hotter areas than Viginia (like Florida, Aridzona) - solution to tint windshield/also sun shade

[EVDL] Shorting a A123 26650 Cell

Hi Folks, I remember in 2013 I was designing a UPS for my employer and had a A123 26650 cell on my desk & walked away for a couple minutes to pee and when I came back there was a crowd around as it apparently rolled into a spiral notebook and set it on fire! Fairly embarrassed, but the

[EVDL] EV-Solar: LiFePO4 recommended best batteries ?

Subject: LiFePO4 batteries wanted for Bergey XL-1, Schneider SW2404 wind backup, 400ah, 24V, 9.6KWH Hi Folks, I just had another Interstate flooded L16 (6V 380ah) battery cell open, no reads 4V and won't hold charge. They were installed in a float charge Bergey XL-1 application, died

[EVDL] Flying Cap Equalizer on two LiFePO4's necessary?

Hi Folks, I have two new 280ah 12V batteries in series on my solar/wind float charge 27.6 recommended by Eco-Worthy.com (chinese) that I bought from. Is a flying capacitor battery balancer needed to keep them from drifting apart? Currently they're both at 13.3V ea. On me EV conversions

[EVDL] Tesla ; Frozen door handle fix (app)

Phil wrote: ). "One easy fix Tesla could make on these is to add door open command from the app, that way if the handle is covered in ice, you could still pop the door without even having to touch it. The exterior door handles are literally just a switch, and a grab handle to pull on the door."

[EVDL] Inverters on EVs for UPS to power mini splits, refrigerators etc, Tesla E-fuse Amps trip point?

Hi Folks, I'd like to know what the Tesla 12V current spec is when attaching an inverter to the battery. What's the E-fuse trip point, actual spec? On the internet, just anectotal stuff like this: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/current-maximum-on-12v-system.31442/

Re: [EVDL] Inverters on EVs for UPS to power mini splits, refrigerators etc, Tesla E-fuse Amps trip point?

 PM Mark E. Hanson via EV mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org> > wrote: Hi Folks, I'd like to know what the Tesla 12V current spec is when attaching an inverter to the battery. What's the E-fuse trip point, actual spec? On the internet, just anectotal stuff like this: https://teslamotorsclub

[EVDL] Chevy Bolt Saga: Bolt “propulsion power reduced” after 80% update

Hi Folks, This is mainly the result of GM refusing to put "for daily driving charger to 80%" Like Tesla , Leaf etc does on their display/manual. Even after the written battery replacement recall notice (received 2 in the past several months), Shelor Chevy, Christiansburg still refuses to

[EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

Hi Dave, Where can I buy a Zoe in the US - or import? That sounds like a great EV! I've never met an electric car I didn't like, after converting many to 2011, currently have just factory EV's 2013 Leaf, 2020 Bolt, 2021 Tesla-Y. The Tesla is the best trip car (with great fast charging

[EVDL] BYD EV's US available?

Hi Bill etc Are BYD chinese EVs available in the US? I haven't seen any nearby. Yes doing conversions was about 600 hours labor (for me baking controller/charger from scratch) and $15K parts (in the 90's) and you'll never have something as reliable or the performance of a factory EV with

[EVDL] NEMA 14-60? (was: NEMA 14-50 Receptacles for EVSE)

Bill & Phil - Great Ideas! If inspector 13 makes me put in a GFCI for a add on 14/50 (when we install free solar), I'll go to 14/60 or just hardwire in an EVSE (although $600 instead of the cheap portable one that comes with the EV). Virginia has held onto 2017 NEC Code for some reason - and

Re: [EVDL] Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array

Hi Phil, The 20A 120VAC courtesy outlet is on a 20A breaker at the ground mount array that we put on most volunteer solar jobs that pass inspection. I don't see why a 240VAC on a 50A breaker tapped off (at the array or home) would be any different. The NEC code says the solar circuit

[EVDL] Conclusion: Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array

Thanks Zeke, Phil, Bill etc for the thoughtful responses. In conclusion it appears that an outlet whether 120VAC (standard GFCI outlet) or 240VAC (14/50 for EV) can be tapped off a solar 50A branch circuit with an appropriate 20A or 50A breaker at any outlet. I can't send my schematic

[EVDL] Fast Chargers in the US

864ecabaed843dd89 75b8d/signature> Fincastle Solar Weather Station On 30 May 2024 at 20:38, Mark E. Hanson via EV wrote: > We like the 12K+ super-chargers vs 4K Electrify America chargers for > others. Are those 12k / 4k numbers stations or charging points? Electrek says 1

[EVDL] Hyundai Ioniq 5 N & Fast EV's

Hi Dave etc, As you probably know by now - Romain Dumas who won the world's Pikes Peak record in 2018 with the VW IDR 7min 57sec is returning *this* year in a Ford Lightning EV F150 - but since the truck has the aero of a brick, I doubt he'll beat his previous record. VW spent $20M on the