I live in the Bay Area and charging isn’t too much of an issue. I’m wondering if making the switch to EV is worth it. I’ll still have an old ICE truck (Tacoma) but I’ve gotten so used to Toyota I’m wondering if Prius Plug ins can be better than let’s say an Ioniq 5. I’m scared of the new…..I can install a charger at home..
Slim pickings it seems but Im looking at the Vistiq or Gravity.
Need a usable 3rd row to place a car seat.
Would love to hear of others experience and what you ended up buying!
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Can I still apply?
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If you were damaged by this don't forget to check your eligibility. GL!
I recently bought my first EV, which only has CarPlay and doesn’t include a built-in route planner.
I tried a few apps (including ABRP and ChargingTime), but I was honestly just looking for something simpler. No subscription, works well with CarPlay, and lets me plan a route with charging stops based on how much battery I want left when I arrive.
Couldn’t really find anything that did exactly that, so I ended up building a small app for myself using OpenChargeMap data.
It’s completely free, no ads, no subscriptions, and it doesn’t collect any data. I’ve been using it for a bit now and it does what I need, so I figured I’d share it in case it helps someone else too.
Here it is: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6787438196
Would love to hear any feedback or ideas if you try it.
“EVs are not for long trips.”
“High-mileage EVs can’t travel far.”
“EV batteries don’t last.”
So say the so-called “experts” on social media.
On 8 July, I left Cabo da Roca — the western edge of continental Europe — in our December 2020 Mercedes eVito Tourer. It already had 150,334 km on the odometer and about 90% battery state of health.
Seven days later, on 14 July, I reached Nordkapp.
5,694 km.
One driver.
Nine countries.
A 5½-year-old electric van rated only 1.5/5 for long-distance suitability by the EV Database.
Over the trip, the eVito took 1,610 kWh from the grid, averaging 284 Wh/km. Charging cost €551, or €9.68 per 100 km.
Using the hourly/location-based carbon intensity of the electricity used for charging (from Electricity Maps), the trip produced about 171 kg of CO₂ — 30 g/km.
For comparison, an equivalent diesel Vito using 7.5 L/100 km would have burned about 427 litres, costing roughly €854 and producing around 1.4 tonnes of CO₂ on a well-to-wheels basis.
So, compared with diesel: about €303 less spent on energy and 1.25 tonnes less CO₂.
None of this means an eVito is the perfect long-distance EV. It isn’t. Charging is relatively slow, range is modest by current standards, and there are much better road-trip EVs today - which makes the result more interesting.
This was also only the first part of the trip. After Nordkapp, the journey slowed down and became a family holiday: south through Norway, several days around Stryn, then Oslo with the family, before starting the long drive back through Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, France and Spain to Portugal.
By the time the eVito reached home again at the end of July, the whole adventure had covered almost 14,000 km in 22 days.
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I was not aware that some EVs have one pedal driving only that cannot be disabled. Just Teslas and Rivians? I have an EQEV which gives the driver a choice between one pedal and regular braking. The regular braking is regenerative. I notice no difference in miles/kWh driving one pedal and using the regular brake. My wife does not like the one pedal, so we both drive with regular braking.
Slate is a start up which is going to be making a first generation, bare bones pickup. It is tiny, but would suit my needs well. But I understand that it will only have one pedal driving, so my wife wouldn't use it.
Is one pedal driving only a deal breaker for anyone else?
NOTE: my info is from 2 AI sites and I would love it if someone can show where Slate has an option besides OPD.
AI site 1:
Current reports from people who have actually driven the Slate say:
| Behavior | Slate Truck |
|---|---|
| Lift completely off accelerator | 🛑 Regenerative braking |
| Continue coasting with accelerator released | ❌ No |
| Turn one-pedal driving off | ❌ No |
| Adjust regen strength | ❌ No |
| One-pedal driving | ✅ Always on |
| Comes to a complete stop | ✅ Yes |
| Can still use brake pedal | ✅ Yes |
This makes the Slate unusual among EVs. It appears to be one of the few vehicles deliberately designed so that the driver cannot select conventional two-pedal/coasting behavior.
One nuance: you can obviously simulate coasting by maintaining slight pressure on the accelerator until you find the pedal position where propulsion and regenerative braking balance. But that's not the same as releasing the accelerator and having the vehicle coast.
And this is now supported by actual production-intent prototype drives in 2026
AI site 2:
Top Gear’s reviewers noted that:
In most EVs, you can choose between:
But Top Gear says the Slate doesn’t offer those choices — it’s locked into the high‑regen setting.
Usual advice on a long EV trip is to slow down and save yourself a stop. Looks like it is backwards. Slowing to 100 costs a full hour.
Simulated against the car's charge curve and the real chargers along the route, calculated by this website: https://evtrip.dev.
Utrecht to Innsbruck, 956 km, Cupra Born 58:
90 km/h 12h19 5 stops
130 10h41 8
145 10h36 8 <- fastest
160 10h37 9
145 wins, by five minutes over 130. The top end barely matters. The bottom end costs you real time.
Does this match what people see in practice?
Seriously, it’s the best. I can leave AC on blast without worrying about gas or emissions. One-pedal driving makes the stop-and-go line a breeze. It’s an unexpected benefit of going EV, a little quality-of-life upgrade I enjoy every weekday. I don’t hear this particular point talked about much but it honestly makes the whole school drop off/pickup process so much more tolerable.
Just another reason I don’t ever want to go back to ICE.
I've been researching EV's and my next car will definitely be an EV. I'm super excited about getting away from ICE as they haven't been my friend in my last few vehicles. Whenever I mention getting one, I get tons of pushback from everywhere. Mechanics, dealerships, friends and family - it's crazy. I listen politely and offer my thanks on the perspective/suggestions/warnings, but still plan on going forward with this decision. Anyone else run into the same thing? I see a lot of posts about people getting flak for owning one, but I also see the posts about EV owners that are so happy and would never go back.
Hello Everyone,
I’ve been working on a side project called EV Charge Time Calculator and wanted to share it here to get some feedback.
I started building it because most online charging calculators use a basic battery capacity / charger speed formula. In reality, charging speed drops significantly past 80% due to the battery's taper curve, and home charging is often bottlenecked by the vehicle's onboard AC limit.
So over the past few months, I built a database of 980+ electric vehicles (merging WLTP & EPA specs) and created a calculator that actually models these real-world limits and charging curves.
It’s currently getting ~100 pageviews a day through organic search, however I’d love to get feedback from actual EV drivers here.
What I’ve built so far:
No signups or annoying popups required.
Here is the link to try it out: https://evchargetimecalculator.com
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the UI, calculations, or any features you think I should add next!
After reading through the 300+ comments on my last post about one-pedal driving, I realized the community here is split exactly the same way the automotive industry itself is. This isn't just a random user preference—it is a massive engineering divide between two completely opposite driving philosophies.
On one side, you have the "One-Pedal Camp," pushed almost exclusively by tech-first disruptors like Tesla and Rivian. They expect the driver to completely alter their habits to suit the machine. On the other side, you have the "Coasting Camp," heavily dominated by traditional legacy brands like Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lexus, who believe the brake pedal should be for braking and the accelerator for coasting.
The main reason I originally called one-pedal a "myth" is because a widespread assumption has formed around this feature. It is frequently discussed as a mandatory metric for a "true EV," which can insert hesitation into potential buyers who walk away assuming a car without it is technologically inferior. But the idea that one-pedal driving is the only correct or highly efficient way to engineer an EV is a complete myth.
The tech camp's narrative that one-pedal driving is the "pinnacle of efficiency and design" simply doesn't hold up under the hood. Here is what is actually going on:
But this is no longer just a philosophical debate about comfort or engineering styles. Regulators are officially stepping in over real-world safety concerns.
China just passed a mandatory national safety standard called GB 21670-2025. Starting January 1, 2027, all new passenger EVs sold in China are legally prohibited from defaulting to a one-pedal mode that brings the vehicle to a complete halt simply by lifting off the accelerator. While drivers can still manually toggle it on deep in the touchscreen menus, the car must reset to a standard two-pedal coasting or creeping mode every single time you start the vehicle.
The reasoning is purely safety-driven. Accident data and investigations showed that long-term reliance on single-pedal driving severely degrades emergency muscle memory. When drivers get too used to slowing down simply by easing off the gas, they develop delayed reaction times to the actual brake pedal during sudden emergency situations. In moments of panic, some drivers mistakenly stomp down on the accelerator, thinking their foot is already resting on the brake pedal.
When the world’s largest EV market creates sweeping laws to curb default one-pedal behavior, it proves this technology is far from a settled standard. The legacy brands that stuck with traditional coasting and advanced brake-blending weren't being lazy or old-fashioned—they were prioritizing fundamental physics, passenger ergonomics, and long-term muscle memory safety all along.
What's your take? Do you think the community places too much emphasis on forced single-pedal drag, or do you prefer it over intuitive blended foot-braking layered with paddle control adjustments?
I bought our first EV last week and having regrets. Every time I drive I’m getting a jaw sensation, like an ache. I get this when I go on a fairground ride, so I guess it’s motion sickness though I don’t feel sick. It comes on almost instantly and then lingers all day after. My family don’t know what I’m on about. I’ve set it on ECO and regen 0 but no change.
Anyone else had this and managed to push through until they’re used to it?
Anyone think it’s not motion related but something more ‘electricy’?!
We’re taking a look at the future of water sports and Test Driveto the world’s first production electric performance PWC.
The big questions: How does electric power compare to a 300 HP @SeaDoo?
And how do you deal with range when there’s no fuel station or charging infrastructure around?
For the test, we’re bringing our SolarYacht into the setup and turning it into a floating charging station. ☀️🔋
We’ll dock the Electric Jetski alongside the yacht and recharge it using solar power.
We’ll also talk about charging times, real-world range, and what it’s like to be completely self-sufficient on the water.
And then comes the fun part. 😎
With up to 120 kW (~160 HP), the Orca goes head-to-head with a 300 HP gasoline-powered Sea-Doo.
Acceleration. Handling. Top speed. And most importantly: Which one is actually more fun?
Electric vs. gasoline. 160 HP vs. 300 HP. Solar charging vs. fuel. Let’s see what happens. 🌊⚡
There’s a new global guild that is creating local cooperatives to help more people convert older cars to electric. These are just some of the new projects posted on electr0motiv.com.
Since the State of Charge conference — the leading event on conversions — co-op clusters are forming in the Northeast (the first, and the one I’m in) New England, the Mid Atlantic region (MD/VA/DC/DE), Pacific Northwest and Colorado. Northern California is the newest group, and the Toronto/Buffalo corridor is close to enough members to form.
Let those you know who are interested in EV conversions— or even just curious about them— about this new initiative.
It is also part of the Cleantech Open startup accelerator.
Messing around with ABRP - planned an 1,200 mile trip. If you had a "poor" performing EV such as a first generation SOLTERRA it would take about 35 hours. A great performing EV about 32 hours. This is for drive + charging for the entire trip and assumes no overnights (which would reduce the EV time if you charged overnight). That's a 3 hour difference.
For good measure - a gas car would take over 30 hours as well.
I'm not sure charging is a challenge for most any car, good or bad for range and charge times.
Have we not hit the time when we are at "good enough" for most all EV's and styling or convenience is the differentiator.
In my book - right now it doesn't really matter.
It used to when Tesla had the best charging network bar none. Now Tesla still has an edge but everyone else is pretty close in that scenario.
It's not charge time (that's part of it)
It's not range (that's part of it)
It is trip time and comfort - and with a 10% margin from best to worst EV and gas cars - it's all about comfort and how long it takes the driver and passengers to use the facilities/get a burger on stops.
I know - I"m slow - but it seems to me that it's time to stop all the YouTube and all the arguments about it - give me overall trip time for something like NY to Colorado and have all EV's compare against it and all gas as well and that's all that really matters. That and that you can do daily use with your overnight charge.
It's game over.
My name's Riley. I'm part of the team at Ford that's going to be on Reddit regularly specifically for our next-gen electric vehicles, answering what I can, when I can.
Let’s get a few things out of the way first. Yes, this is a real person typing. No, I can’t show you what it looks like… yet. But I can confirm the name: Ford Fathom, Ford’s mid-sized electric truck and the first vehicle produced on the new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform.
”Fathom" traces back to a nautical unit of measurement, originally defined as the distance between a person's outstretched arms, a fitting metaphor for a truck built to meet people wherever they are in life. Fitting, right?
What's confirmed right now:
What I can’t share yet: final imagery, fuller specs, full ordering details, and plenty more are still to come. A hot tip - keep a keen eye on the flipbook video we have going around…
If you want to stay up to date with what we have planned for Fathom, you can sign up here.
Ask me anything, and I’ll answer what I can. I'll be in the comments for the next few hours, and I'm not going anywhere after that either.
Riley from Ford
Do you have personal experience of the current model Audi A6 e-tron? Would you recommend that car? What are the pros and cons (in your opinion)?
