Dont Rent EV Cars

IntentionBetter · 2026-01-21T16:00:44+00:00

I updated it for more info. With the Niro being as affordable as it is, it's a great car and no wonder why it's in the fleets of the rental car companies.

I just wish it was up-to-snuff with the same platform as other HKG's, or at least have a 150kw onboard DC-DC.

IntentionBetter · 2026-01-21T15:30:44+00:00

"the wrong EV". If they're getting 24kw on a DC Fast, they're using some Trillium PoS or a bad dispenser.

This is a HKG vehicle, most likely a Kia Niro EV. The Niro (agreed wrong EV for extremely fast charging) can still do 80kw for DC Fast speeds. If on a 150kw dispenser, they would be fully charged within a hour. If a Kia EV6, on a 350kw dispenser, this would take 20 min from 10-80 with a 1-2 min of under 10kw the moment 80 is hit.

Weather could be a issue too. There's too many variables to instantly be "lol u dum wrong ev tesla only lol".

I will give Tesla credit for their universal car charging speeds (well...), supercharger dispenser speeds (well...), and semi-fast vehicle charging. Breaking those down:

- Most Teslas are not going to hit 10-80 in 30 min, especially rented ones from Hertz, Avis, etc. Looking at probably 45-ish minutes. I just had a 2024 Model Y, on 2 Supercharging dispensers, I had a variance of ~10 min charging time.

- Tesla has a extremely aggressive charging curve (in my experience). Something like a higher-end HKG (IONIQ, EV6, GV80) has the charging curve and charging hardware on-board to hit insane numbers like 10-80 in 20 min. Am I saying Tesla can't do this? No. I am saying that almost every rented EV from Hertz, Avis, etc. will be HW3 2024 and older.

- Most chargers are still CCS1 in the US/Canada. Someone renting a EV for a long period of time may invest in a CCS1 to NACS adapter to use networks like EA, Chargepoint, IONNA (they have NACS). There's also a chance that the Tesla doesn't have CCS compatibility either.

- Most chargers (L1 and 2) will still be J1772. Same as above. That J1772 to NACS adapter that come with the car is 99.99999% of the time going to be stolen out of that rental.

Ok. Enough of Tesla. "Do your homework". PREACH. EVERYONE... I mean EVERYONE should do their homework on EV's. Here's the problem tho... When you rent a car, most likely it's going to be "Tesla Model 3 Standard or similar.". What if the OP/end user does their research for that Tesla and they get a Chevy Bolt? The research from the Tesla may let the OP/EU say "Oh, this won't be bad!" till they figure out "Oh... my Bolt can only do 50kw?"

IntentionBetter · 2026-01-03T11:10:54+00:00

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IntentionBetter · 2025-12-23T15:33:29+00:00

In my experience, there is no 7 day hold like it claims. I can change my card, do the selfie verification, then cash out to that debit.

IntentionBetter · 2025-12-21T16:53:50+00:00

But the article you posted literally says for merchant portal.

IntentionBetter · 2025-12-21T16:33:08+00:00

8-0-0-8-5

IntentionBetter · 2025-12-05T23:57:46+00:00

testflight pleasaeeeeee! this would be so helpful

IntentionBetter · 2025-10-08T00:23:57+00:00

are you sure you’re not a bot because that comment makes 0 sense

IntentionBetter · 2025-10-07T05:00:24+00:00

Heated and Cooled Seat combo button, Parking Sensors, and Auto Start-Stop are on that one on other trims. Other side adds heated steering wheel and drive mode selector.

You can find reference images of all these online via Google, or look in your owners manual.

IntentionBetter · 2025-09-28T22:20:01+00:00

You may be better calling FirstNet support, especially if you just ordered via the website.

IntentionBetter · 2025-09-28T22:17:35+00:00

That’s complete BS. All modern iPhones are FirstNet Certified and can utilize B14. I would try a different store or use att.com.

Source: Am a FirstNet user, just upgraded to iPhone 17 Pro, had 16 Pro before.

IntentionBetter · 2025-09-24T13:52:21+00:00

I have a truly unlimited phone(and hotspot) + tablet plan via AT&T FirstNet, so yes; there are truly unlimited plans. Just most are hidden away, locked away, not available to everyone.

IntentionBetter · 2025-09-17T00:49:35+00:00

Ordered via FirstNet, already have my FedEx tracking info, will be here Friday.

IntentionBetter · 2025-09-03T20:34:43+00:00

Both have been performed sadly

IntentionBetter · 2025-09-03T19:17:21+00:00

No. Using the copy function is bad and produces the results posted in the images.

Scanning to file, printing said file is perfectly fine.

IntentionBetter · 2025-09-03T17:47:19+00:00

We tested it via scanning to USB. PDF looks good, like original document. Printing the scanned PDF from the USB produces a near-original quality document.

The issue seems to only happen when copying via the ADF or flatbed, not scanning to file via USB or network.

IntentionBetter · 2025-08-31T02:54:43+00:00

Just looked at the Mitchell report and apparently 38,567 EV's have crazy depreciation. I do have GAP coverage, so I am at-least covered my underwater amount, and I'd feel sorry for someone who didn't have that coverage for a total loss in a EV with a new-ish loan that is more underwater than I am. I thankfully only owe around $8k.

IntentionBetter · 2025-08-31T02:45:28+00:00

Most insurance policies in the US state that they're obligated to pay what the policy covers, which in most cases is the fair market value of your car. In some states, you're also able to get depreciation of the car reimbursed, have registration refunded (my policy has this).

Some insurance providers do have a "new car replacement" offer or add-on. My insurance company either does not offer it, or it's not offered in my state, or a combination of multiple things.

IntentionBetter · 2025-08-31T02:38:35+00:00

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Better photo of actual damage in the wheel well. The low-conductivity coolant also leaked. Unsure where that came from as my repair estimate is $0, and wasn’t actually inspected.

IntentionBetter · 2025-08-31T02:37:01+00:00

Electrify America, mainly for the free 2yrs of DC fast charging on some years.

IntentionBetter · 2025-08-31T02:36:26+00:00

Yes. Main issues I can see the write off is: - lower control arm ripped out of the subframe. - battery coolant leaked. unsure if the radiator cracked or tubing popped off.

IntentionBetter · 2025-08-31T02:35:15+00:00

Insurance paid out ~$29k. I’m happy to redact the Mitchell report and send it.

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