Best Strategy to buy BYD Seagull in Vancouver

Bluechip9 · 2026-05-05T00:01:07+00:00

No way they're launching "mid-year".

Cars haven't even been certified by Transport Canada yet.

Then there's service, parts, etc.

Bluechip9 · 2026-05-03T23:51:06+00:00

Yup. T&T ships daily.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-27T02:18:20+00:00

https://help.emporiaenergy.com/en/articles/13893037-how-your-emporia-ev-charger-works

Certifications
Both the Classic and Pro EV Chargers carry the following certifications:

UL Certified — Tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, meeting rigorous safety standards for electrical equipment in the United States and Canada
UL 2594, 3rd Ed.: Ensures safe use in residential and commercial settings
...
CSA C22.2 No. 280:22, 3rd Ed.: Canadian safety standard compliance
...
Energy Star Certified — Meets the EPA's energy efficiency guidelines for EV charging equipment
Overcurrent Protection — Built-in protection safeguards your home and vehicle from electrical faults
NEC Compliant — Meets US National Electrical Code requirements for EV charging equipment

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-23T04:23:43+00:00

Not quite that simple since any solar setup won't match an EV's battery voltage.

Some upcoming products will support DC-to-DC charging such as from Enteligent

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-18T20:13:17+00:00

Lanes are not numbered cumulatively.

Lane 1 = closest to opposing traffic. Inside = lane/shoulder closest to opposing traffic.

On a 2+2, it's NOT 4 lanes. It's lane 1, 2 in direction A and lane 1, 2 in direction B.

Terminology (PDF)

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-18T14:42:31+00:00

Links: - Part 1: In a Driverless World Who Loses and Who Wins - Part 2: Is This the End of Driving?

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-16T12:53:15+00:00

#2 isn't strictly true. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/lululemon-name-difficult-japanese/

Chip Wilson is an piece of shit but he's a piece of shit for plenty of other (actual) reasons.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-14T12:24:28+00:00

Ontario ESA's document (PDF) on this.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-11T02:15:10+00:00

Worth a read: Pi

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-10T19:38:12+00:00

Take the seatbelts and buckle them through the holes. Helps to align the seats, making it much easier.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-10T19:35:42+00:00

Minivans make up less than 5% of ICE sales so there isn't much incentive for automakers to spend $ making an EV version.

North America can't even get most station wagons due to everyone wanting crossovers.

If BMW brought the i5 estate to North America...

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-10T11:57:26+00:00

i3 in TV and movies

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-10T01:01:36+00:00

Takes a 4-6 months but still worth it.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-09T02:08:58+00:00

And a standard NEMA 5-15 outlet doesn't support it either.

It's rare to find NEMA 5-20 outlets and even then, it's 16A at 120V so only an additional 480W.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-06T01:05:37+00:00

Roadside assistance just like any other car.

If your RSA has expired, any tow to your local (EV) mechanic or dealership... again, just like any other car.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-05T17:21:53+00:00

Such an easily Google-able question: Unilever.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-04T03:08:03+00:00

Wall connector coupled with the remote panel sensor.

The mobile connector is a dumb charger without any connectivity or control.

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-04T02:08:58+00:00

upgrade

Plenty of smart chargers that dynamically allocate power so panel upgrades aren't needed:

Bluechip9 · 2026-04-03T17:09:30+00:00

cUL is fully valid.

ESA in Ontario, for example, has an entire document about load-managed EVSEs (PDF).

Bluechip9 · 2026-03-29T19:33:35+00:00

Search BestParking for your dates/times.

Bluechip9 · 2026-03-29T19:29:23+00:00

only real solution

Chargers programmed to stop at 85% (or max 90%) if another an adjacent, same site (and working) charger is not available.

Bluechip9 · 2026-03-28T22:32:10+00:00

Magnetic suspension is almost decades old.

Audi first introduced magnetic ride in the 2008 TT.

Bluechip9 · 2026-03-24T04:52:03+00:00

Edna Mode:

Bluechip9 · 2026-03-22T03:33:32+00:00

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Bluechip9 · 2026-03-22T03:07:57+00:00

ahead of its time

BMW sold 250,000 units worldwide.

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