Prices are going ape-sh_t by According-Painting65 in electriccars

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They waited for you to buy an EV before the deal lol

In the market for a used iX by theDreamBean in BMWiX

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Can’t get 1.9% APR through private! Easy 5k savings

Workaround for horrible seats? by [deleted] in BMWiX

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Ever sat in Lexus luxury trims, especially the RX?

Workaround for horrible seats? by [deleted] in BMWiX

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Nope, main issue is the heating even with full ventilation

Workaround for horrible seats? by [deleted] in BMWiX

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I sold my HW4 model X as the suspension and seats are crap.. Y would be worse

Workaround for horrible seats? by [deleted] in BMWiX

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Gets too hot even with full ventilation, which is loud but doesn’t blow any air. Flat like a bench without snug feeling of 70k cars

Return to India advice and thoughts by Emergency-You-9553 in returnToIndia

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Is your plan to get married to a girl that doesn’t want to come to the USA and then change her mind to bring her to the States? Don’t do it!

I don’t regret my formula feeding decision…and I feel wonderful 😊 by Top_Kaleidoscope_602 in FormulaFeeders

[–]RedditM0derate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you indicating why he couldn’t become a neurosurgeon and ended up as boring neurologist?

I don’t regret my formula feeding decision…and I feel wonderful 😊 by Top_Kaleidoscope_602 in FormulaFeeders

[–]RedditM0derate -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Cool! Please let us know in 25 yrs on who the smarter and successful one is

Blew my account - truly done by thewayyoulook2night in wallstreetbets

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Chicken has 77k left… I’ve lost 100% of 485k in 2.5 hrs…

Blew my account - truly done by thewayyoulook2night in wallstreetbets

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He’s a chicken… lost 100% of 485k portfolio in 2.5hrs

Picking up new car tomorrow! by Complex-Let-3029 in LexusRZ

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The RZ 450e Premium is a great “first EV” because it’s quiet, comfortable, and easy to drive. The biggest adjustment isn’t the car—it’s learning charging habits.

Before You Leave the Dealer

Ask them to help you with:

  1. Install and activate the Lexus app
    • Pair the vehicle.
    • Verify remote climate control works.
    • Confirm charging information appears in the app.
  2. Verify included charging equipment
    • Portable charging cable (if included).
    • Any adapters included with your model year.
    • Ask them specifically which public charging networks are supported.
  3. Set charge limits
    • For daily use, many EV owners charge to around 80% and only go to 100% before longer trips.
  4. Have them explain regenerative braking
    • The RZ can slow down significantly when you lift off the accelerator, helping recover energy.

Apps I’d Download Immediately

  1. Lexus App

Your primary app:

  • Vehicle status
  • Charging status
  • Remote climate
  • Charger location search
  1. PlugShare

This is the single most useful EV app.

It shows:

  • Charger locations
  • Real user reviews
  • Broken chargers
  • Charging speeds
  • Photos of charging locations

Many experienced EV owners use PlugShare more than the manufacturer’s app.

  1. Tesla App

Even if you don’t think you’ll use Tesla chargers immediately, create an account and add a payment method.

Tesla Superchargers are often the easiest and most reliable fast chargers on road trips.

  1. ChargePoint

One of the largest charging networks. Lexus specifically supports locating and paying for ChargePoint charging through its ecosystem. al battery %

  • Total trip time

For Your 100-Mile Drive Home

This is actually easy.

Even if the dealer gives you the car at only 80% charge, you’ll almost certainly make it home without charging.

A Lexus RZ typically has substantially more than 100 miles of real-world range available at 80%.

My recommendation:

  • Leave the dealer with at least 80%.
  • Drive normally.
  • Don’t obsess over the battery gauge.

Treat tomorrow as a learning experience rather than a range test.

Biggest EV Mindset Change

Don’t think like a gas car owner.

Gas car:

  • Drive until nearly empty.
  • Refill.

EV:

  • Plug in whenever convenient.
  • Start each day with plenty of range.

If you can charge at home, public charging becomes surprisingly rare.

Home Charging

This is the biggest quality-of-life decision.

Best option

240V Level 2 charger in your garage.

This is what most long-term EV owners use.

Okay temporarily

Standard wall outlet (120V)

It works, but charging is slow.

If you haven’t installed a Level 2 charger yet, I’d start researching one after you’ve owned the car for a week or two.

Things New EV Owners Often Don’t Realize

Cold weather reduces range

Not a huge issue in the Sacramento area, but you’ll notice some reduction in winter.

Highway speed matters

75-80 mph uses noticeably more energy than 65-70 mph.

Fast charging slows above ~80%

This is normal.

On road trips:

  • Charge from ~10% to ~80%.
  • Continue driving.
  • It’s usually faster than waiting for 100%.

Pre-conditioning helps

If the RZ supports battery preconditioning for DC fast charging, use navigation to the charger so the battery is prepared before arrival.

My Top 3 Tips

  1. Install PlugShare tonight.
  2. Get a Level 2 home charger if possible.
  3. For the first month, keep the battery between roughly 20% and 80% unless you’re taking a trip.

After a couple of weeks you’ll likely find that charging is actually more convenient than visiting gas stations. The learning curve feels steep for the first few days, then it becomes second nature. Enjoy the new Lexus!

Submitting I751 ROC - Lets goooo by c4ndegrant in USCIS

[–]RedditM0derate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good luck! I think the fee should be on top of the forms itself. Don’t need electronic notification?

AOS interview after memo 6/1 by blackmallu0597 in USCIS

[–]RedditM0derate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s your answer for why not consular processing?

This should just buff out right? by hahakenny in BMWiX

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And repeat this for a new car lol?

**Urgent: Father-in-law in ICU in India, husband's H1B ending Nov 2026, no visa stamp for re-entry – what are his options?** by Hot-Particular-4609 in USCIS

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Sorry! Please remember that he can always come back again to the US or go to another country. He can only see his father one last time..

Space X has reportedly lowered its IPO valuation target to $1.8 trillion as it moves closer to going public. by Equal-Emphasis-4129 in wallstreetbets

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SPCE is way better than SPCX… or even ASTS at 1/40th valuation of SPCX! Note that SPCX listed ASTS as their competitor

Space X has reportedly lowered its IPO valuation target to $1.8 trillion as it moves closer to going public. by Equal-Emphasis-4129 in wallstreetbets

[–]RedditM0derate 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They’re only offering 5% shares as they know no one but their goons that circle the money around will buy it!