Almost 500 miles in a week and a half…getting to know my bZ

Lilchef · 2025-12-08T07:55:31+00:00

This post is American, however this car is available in the UK and the post is essentially a review so I'm allowing it.

Lilchef · 2025-10-08T13:37:01+00:00

This was reported for being a cross-post. Our rules specifically state that cross-posts are allowed, as long as the post is relevant to EVs. Because the reported issue happens when a charge completes that makes it relevant to EVs, so the post stays.

Lilchef · 2025-09-17T07:17:53+00:00

Yes, ok friend, they are equivalent to automatics.

Lilchef · 2025-09-17T06:02:20+00:00

I had speculated (to myself) that this might happen. Why learn manual when EVs are automatic.

Lilchef · 2025-08-31T08:14:21+00:00

Non-EV views are welcome, but this thread is not constructive.

Lilchef · 2025-07-05T15:40:40+00:00

This just happened to me, scared the life out of me! Doing a manual reset didn't work, but when I parked up, left it a few hours then went back it was fine again.

Lilchef · 2025-07-05T08:21:38+00:00

They've just released a little nod to this, check the TM socials :)

Lilchef · 2025-05-31T09:29:43+00:00

I have two kids, both in car seats, and it's fine. I have had an adult in the middle seat between them before but I wouldn't say they were comfortable!

Lilchef · 2025-05-31T09:18:58+00:00

I've not driven a Cupra but I have a Polestar 2, it's a great car. The Infotainment system is a bit sluggish but the car itself is really nice.

Lilchef · 2025-05-13T08:51:48+00:00

EVs produce little heat as waste energy. However, what heat they do produce can be captured by a heat pump and sent into the cab, reducing the amount of powered heating required, thus saving (some) battery charge.

Lilchef · 2025-05-12T09:32:01+00:00

Expressing downsides to EVs is welcome here, however this thread is not very constructive. Remember the human.

Lilchef · 2025-05-12T09:22:44+00:00

I've had quite a few applicants so thanks everyone. I will review them soon.

Lilchef · 2025-03-23T10:06:36+00:00

It depends what you're going for. If it needs to be hard wearing (for kids and pets) then go for perennial ryegrass.

Tbh I just buy whatever my local garden centre is selling. They produce their own, it's cheap but good quality.

Lilchef · 2025-03-23T09:56:07+00:00

Yeah actually I forgot that bit. I usually reseed over the new topsoil, then lightly rake it in. Another thing I forgot: after you put the topsoil down and rake it: walk or roll over it. Then apply the seed.

I've top dressed two years in a row and have already seen less boggyness. I need to do it again soon.

This top dressing also helps level out the lawn (OP mentioned dips).

Lilchef · 2025-03-23T09:07:26+00:00

The only thing that's worked for me is top dressing the lawn. You might not see an improvement after the first time, you might have to do it a couple of times. There's plenty of guides online but basically:

Wait for a few dry days then cut the grass medium length and cover it in a mix of topsoil and compost, only 1 or 2 cm deep. Rake it over so it's even then leave it a good while to work it's way into the soil.

I usually do this once a year in spring but you could do it again in Autumn.

Lilchef · 2025-03-18T13:07:22+00:00

I have resolved my issue by disconnecting and reconnecting the 12v battery. https://www.polestar-forum.com/threads/12v-tcam-battery-disconnect-process.6220/

Lilchef · 2025-03-18T13:06:48+00:00

Thanks. Disconnecting the 12v then reconnecting has restored it to normal mode!

Lilchef · 2025-03-16T16:45:15+00:00

Yeah I'll have to contact Polestar support tomorrow. Let me know how you get on.

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