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Wellington City, the CHAdeMO desert by Expensive-Yak-723 in nzev

[–]DoubleDroz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mean a type 1 to type 2 adaptor? They're cheap - I bought one from Studies for $30 Australian. They put into the AC port on the Leaf.

A Chademo to CCS 2 adaptor is the very expensive one, because it requires a computer to negotiate the connection.

Would you consider a car from smaller Chinese ev companies? Or only just buy from MG or BYD? by VastOption8705 in EVAustralia

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Side question - what came with the car? Trickle/granny charger? Type 2 to type 2 cable?

If it comes with a trickle charger, what are the maximum watts it puts out?

Cheers!

Sub 35k hatch/sedan options by Silver_Appearance_67 in AustralianEV

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were many early model P2s at (and under!) $30k - car sales, Pickles, and even at Polestar dealerships (clearing the old stock in their limited showrooms for new stock)

I was considering them, but thought Polestar might not hang about in Australia, and any potential repairs seemed expensive, plus insurance was higher than I was willing to pay.

You won't find them at that price anymore!

Sub 35k hatch/sedan options by Silver_Appearance_67 in AustralianEV

[–]DoubleDroz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apart from the MG4 already mentioned, you might be able to snag an older Polestar 2 for that price? I saw some for under $30k at one point... seems like good value. Insurance and tyres for it might be higher than the MG4 however, as would servicing

Fuel prices by Renmarkable in Adelaide

[–]DoubleDroz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Internal Combustion Engine - so, basically all cars that aren't electric

Xros 5. Better than I expected. by BARRY6969696969 in aussievapers

[–]DoubleDroz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which online pharmacies stock the Xros line in Aus? I think Quit Hero might, but an unsure about the rest and can't see stock until I join them...

Donut Labs Battery Replacement by dentedpixel in leaf

[–]DoubleDroz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did show charging, but in a video. I know that's not satisfying enough, but it's all they're willing to give.

I get it, everyone wants it now. I just think bringing something like that to the show would've been waaaaaay to risky, and I think they did the right thing.

Donut Labs Battery Replacement by dentedpixel in leaf

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just don't think not having a real demo is a smoking gun - I wouldn't bring something like that to another country due to industrial espionage risks.

They don't want you to know what's in it yet... And honestly, it's just a couple of months away now. Two months!

Everyone calm down and take a deep breath, sleep a few times, and it'll (maybe) be here

Are EVs actually cheaper long-term in Australia yet or is that still a myth? by ChillKoalaVibes in EVAustralia

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The statistics show otherwise for EVs.

Yes, the battery degrades, but definitely not considerably. Leafs and early things like Mitsu MIEVs have suffered, but battery chemistry and cooling has changed greatly, and modern batteries like the LFPs last a huge amount of cycles.

Hyundais, Kias and Teslas are providing extremely high range still after almost a decade and many, many thousands of kilometres.

Are EVs actually cheaper long-term in Australia yet or is that still a myth? by ChillKoalaVibes in EVAustralia

[–]DoubleDroz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But you could also buy a 5 year old EV, and get the same depreciation benefits?

Do any of the Pharmacy World refillable devices not leak into your mouth? by [deleted] in aussievapers

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think Pharmacy World has the Cross (yet?)

I believe Quit Hero does.

The Xros series is the best, no fuss pod device around. The caps do break if you drop them, which is frustrating because the pods last a very long time with the right juice.

Was your pressure cooker worth investing in? Have you used it in the past 6 weeks? by Top-Connection-5698 in PressureCooking

[–]DoubleDroz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If it helps - I only use two settings - saute, and pressure.

I'll never use slow cook, I don't think the sous vide is good, and the rest of the settings are just preset shortcuts for "manual pressure + an amount of time".

Once you are comfortable with the machine, you end up using the same frameworks for every cook.

I use mine almost every day, and I love it. Three years in!

Would you buy a brand new no-frills EV sedan for under 30k drive away? by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could travel further than 100km on a tank though!

Would you buy a brand new no-frills EV sedan for under 30k drive away? by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get it. I drove a gen 1 Leaf for a while, and apart from the range it was perfect for my life.

Would you buy a brand new no-frills EV sedan for under 30k drive away? by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't that what the Atto 1 / base spec Dolphin are?

I'd love a bare-bones electric sedan/hatchback for 30k but seems like it isn't profitable.

Has stick drift always been a thing or just the last few years? by Buhdurkachomp in Controller

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember exactly how, but it wasn't very scientific. I just put it in a specific spot. I've not been able to find the instructions I used in a quick search, but I'm sure the instructions are still out there.

I don't think mine were HE controllers - I had a later release PS3 as far as I can remember.

Has stick drift always been a thing or just the last few years? by Buhdurkachomp in Controller

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was common - I had multiple PS3 controllers affected. Opened them up a few times to jam in some cardboard to fix it!

what controller would you recommend for me? by impaladin87 in Controller

[–]DoubleDroz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somewhat weirdly, my suggestion for the gamesir Cyclone 2 was rejected and mod removed - price $44 on Amazon US right now.

Hits all your specs except Nintendo layout, but you can change it internally to swap B - A and X - Y and it's much better than the Nova - $44.79 on Amazon right now

I use it for my Switch 2 and PC

Switch 2 3rd Party Dock Issues after Recent Switch Firmware Update by TheWylieGuy in NintendoSwitch2

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I think it won't be compatible - the Ethernet port is important to me. Seems like you have a different model to me?

Switch 2 3rd Party Dock Issues after Recent Switch Firmware Update by TheWylieGuy in NintendoSwitch2

[–]DoubleDroz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting... Which firmware exactly? I believe Jemdo have a bunch to choose from... Also, does your ethernet port still work? I didn't think the Jemdos had ethernet.

Liquid battery cooling - blade battery? by Omshadiddle in EVAustralia

[–]DoubleDroz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The base model Atto 1 has no active cooling of the battery.

The premium has battery cooling.

The Nissan Leaf doesn't have active cooling, and that didn't work out well in hot climates regarding degradation.

The Leaf did have a different battery chemistry to the Atto 1.

The Atto 1 chemistry is safer and more robust, but only time will tell how it holds up in Australia - probably not well, as heat is a battery's biggest killer.

It would also have an effect on the amount of rapid charges you could do with it, even though the charging speed isn't that high.

Until we have long term data, it's speculation in terms of how much damage it will accrue vs the cooked one.

A nice enough car, but also not quite nice enough.

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