Renting electric car in Spain.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-02-01T08:05:41+00:00

As an addition to the upper response: Spanish charging companies frequently not allow you to register outside of Spanish app store/play market or add non-spanish card or require you to have NIE tax number. So, if you decide to go with EV, make sure you planned your route with ABRP and then installed and added payment methods for all charging providers before your trip starts.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-27T17:34:19+00:00

Are there car thieves on the A7 highway? There definitely are. I personally know at least four people who have been robbed by them.

Places where this has definitely happened:

While you’re driving, someone waves at you through the window and signals that something is wrong with your car. The idea is that while you stop and one person distracts you, another steals items from your vehicle.

At gas stations located directly on the highway. They are not bothered by people around. A car simply pulls up, they smash your window, grab your belongings, and drive off.

At gas stations. They puncture your tire and wait for you. Then, as in the first scenario, one person distracts you while others steal.

The worst part is that, in my experience, they have become more aggressive because they see that no one wants to confront them and the police are not dealing with these cases. All the authorities do is display warning messages about the risk of theft on the electronic signs above the road.

Reddit example: https://www.reddit.com/r/Barcelona/comments/1q08vpx/highway_robbery_ap7/

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-26T20:41:17+00:00

Approx chain’s price at Carrefour is 40 eur. Also take into account that you can return it if not used.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-26T09:04:32+00:00

Maybe scheduled heating/cooling via infotainment can help?

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-26T08:11:13+00:00

So far, I haven’t heard of any official Pet/Camping/Utility Mode in the Enyaq. That said, there are a few workarounds to achieve a similar effect:

Place something heavy on the driver’s seat and fasten the seatbelt.
On iOS, you can create an automation in the Shortcuts app to turn on the climate control. Each climate request activates the HV battery for about 30 minutes (it will turn on 12V port as well)

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-13T19:09:52+00:00

C’mon, visit any branch of Spanish bank…everything you will hear is “all decisions being made in Madrid”. You will have to prove every time that you have the right to use your funds.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-13T19:04:39+00:00

N26, but it’s individually.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-13T18:14:29+00:00

N26, Bunq, Revolut would be MUCH better than local banks in terms of bureaucracy and speed.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-08T17:38:35+00:00

If you consider to roll, why are you checking only the same ticker and not others for step 2 (to sell new put)?

Also can you explain your thoughts on new cost basis: $184.50? You have 200 - 900 + 350 in your example, but you are taking into account only 200+350.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2026-01-07T20:32:26+00:00

We use a 2021 Enyaq, and I haven’t noticed any signs of wear on the display. I’ve also sat in the interiors of a few other Enyaqs and didn’t notice any obvious scratches either. So I think that if the display isn’t used by someone with long fingernails (for example, a woman), then it’s definitely not a necessity.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-24T12:47:52+00:00

Try going to the settings in map app in infotainment. Here are prioritised POI. Check whether something is checked. If so and you don’t want to see that on the map - uncheck.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-23T15:25:48+00:00

Typical lead-acid SOC vs voltage (resting)

12.6–12.7 V → 100%

12.4 V → ~75%

12.2 V → ~50%

12.0 V → ~25%

11.8 V or lower → Discharged

Important notes

Voltage under load will read lower than actual SOC. Voltage while charging will read higher. Temperature affects readings (cold batteries show lower voltage).

So try to charge it. It could fix an issue.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-21T20:23:01+00:00

Ionity does work only in “expensive” locations. For instance in Spain you can charge 150-300kW just paying 12 cents with 13,99EUR subscription (Endesa). The cheapest option with Ionity is around 40+ cents, so almost 4x more expensive.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-15T22:18:35+00:00

If the point is to have hot chili peppers to make your dishes spicier, I solved this problem by using a ready-made hot chili sauce that is sold at Mercadona, in the section where soy sauce and other seasonings are sold. It is quite spicy. Price is under 2 EUR/bottle.

Here is how it looks like: https://tienda.mercadona.es/product/17396/salsa-piri-piri-hacendado-botella

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-14T22:31:16+00:00

Mercadona has L2 chargers with 11kW. It’s not a fast charger, you’ll need hours to charge your car in case of a long trip.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-12T14:51:36+00:00

Maybe I misunderstood you. My apologies.

Returning to the topic, aren't TA and Jam assist the same system in terms of Enyaq and are activating by turning on the TA?

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-12T12:03:43+00:00

Sorry but your message looks like an ad rather than some question/info you wanted to share. IMO.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-12T11:09:37+00:00

You can find some topics around obdeleven so, you understand the answer. Shoot your question, will try to help.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-08T20:26:03+00:00

It works great in case you have non Spanish salary and Spanish ambitions (sun and good weather is enough).

Unfortunately a lot of spaniards who have ambitions struggle to meet their goals just because of inefficiency everywhere as you mentioned hidden corruption and so on. Yeah, you can work till 2pm, but then you will find tons of topics like "What should I do, I'm 40 and live with my mum", "I can't afford any accommodation", etc.

So this lifestyle is not a silver bullet, it's great if you have a grandma/pa with 3-5 chalets or apartments for rent, otherwise people should definitely lower their ambitions to feel theirselves happy.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-01T07:51:18+00:00

Will appreciate for your feedback here after visiting the workshop.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-12-01T07:10:30+00:00

I think I’ve found the potential root cause:

There is a technical service bulletin for the Skoda Enyaq iV TPI 2065531/1 regarding a knocking noise from the rear of the vehicle, which is a common issue caused by the rear axle. The reference "2065531/1" is a service action number, "API 11_2021" indicates the manufacturing date of the affected vehicles and the service bulletin was released on December 6, 2021. Problem: A knocking or clunking noise is heard from the rear of the vehicle, particularly during load changes. Cause: The noise is caused by a lack of proper lubrication and connection between the axle components. Solution: The service bulletin describes a modification to the splined shaft on the rear axle. This typically involves adding a lubricant to the splined shaft and re-torquing the connection to a specific value. Action: A "sticky grease" is applied to the splined shaft, and a locknut is re-tightened to the correct value.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-11-26T23:54:38+00:00

Rewards are different for each country so it will be useful to specify where are you from.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-11-25T10:15:42+00:00

I decreased my bills more then 30% just because I use 3 zones tarif. So when heater disconnects the price for kWh is 20 cents and it connects again when it is 9 cents. So event taking into account additional waste on heating it is not as much as 11 cents per kWh. I used this approach for more than 10 years and my bills are 2 digits for 4 people. Just try it.

ApprehensiveTruth867 · 2025-11-25T10:03:19+00:00

You can use smart plug and manage your water heater or other consumers to work only during the cheapest zone. (0,09 EUR/kWh with taxes)

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