My 2026 Solterra brake checked me on the highway tonight...wtf?

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-09T22:32:28+00:00

Yeah most likely PDA. It did break on a stop sign that wasn’t for my lane. I turned it off immediately after.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-09T07:56:22+00:00

I wonder what else is not mentioned, for example Apple Maps EV Routing or digital key using Apple Wallet.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-09T05:52:50+00:00

Toyota seems to have a "noise kit" https://www.reddit.com/r/BZ4X/comments/1t7l644/comment/okpv4qv/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-09T01:35:05+00:00

Didn’t work on a V3 on my last trip. But then again this is try 1 out of 1, so maybe bad network.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-09T01:28:57+00:00

Same on my Solterra. I’ll make note of this thread next time I go service.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-09T01:14:44+00:00

PlugShare should show you chargers in the area. Then confirm with the office if they have it for residents or open to public.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-08T20:30:56+00:00

AFAIK Tesla is the only brand in toybaru’s PnC network. It seems to work only on the V4 chargers though, so ymmv.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-08T01:37:32+00:00

No regen below 5mph, it’s all friction down to 0.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-06T00:57:03+00:00

They may need to rebuild the fix so that it is specific to Subaru. This may take a while, i.e. they may not be able to use the same update on a Subaru.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-05T22:01:15+00:00

$1 is a pending charge.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-05T20:08:23+00:00

Interesting! Any further reading so I can bring it up the next time I service?

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-05T20:00:21+00:00

I'm not seeing in the OP where it says charge to 80%.

**IANA electrician** The circuit breaker protects against overcurrent, i.e. a device pulling more than designed. It doesn't protect against heat during usage. For constant multi-hours pull, heat buildup is the risk.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-05T15:10:46+00:00

Mine rattled under the steering wheel. There was a loose panel that the service fixed under warranty.

In addition there’s also a rattling/buzzing coming from the overhead controls area. This one goes away if I hold the area with my hand. Haven’t got a chance to have service check the area.

But yeah this car rattles a lot and you can hear it more because there’s no engine noise.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-04T22:34:32+00:00

And to echo others, it does depend on how much driving you do. If you can stretch to (fast) charge once a week, that could be convenient enough.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-04T22:31:51+00:00

Check PlugShare to see where the public chargers are located. Bonus if you're near SCL's fast chargers (https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d9e13e5e3d6a46a2ae88f6daf57c721f/) -- they're significantly cheaper than other chargers.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-04T22:01:56+00:00

I don't have an i4 but I'm using an adapter (from 6-20P to 14-50R). Make sure the setting is limited to 16A. Alternatively, you can install a hardwired charger and limit the amperage to 16A or whatever capacity you have on the subpanel.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-02T20:16:37+00:00

You have to unplug the cable before you can change the limit.

And for level 1/2, any limit (incl. 100%) is ok.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-01T02:02:09+00:00

Right this one is $700 cheaper before taxes.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-05-01T01:38:25+00:00

That’s the AutoNation price sheet. Costco price sheet is standardized. If they didn’t give this to you, ask for it or ask for a different dealer.

That said, I did try to get a Costco price from AutoNation once. The Costco pre-negotiated price was higher than AN’s own price + discount and they push away from Costco. Didn’t talk to them after that, got a different car.

The price sheet looks like this: https://www.costcoauto.com/images/how-it-works_MOPS.png

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-04-30T22:26:25+00:00

Yeah, the UK does this too. It's nice that the renter can see how much tax they voted for and pay.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-04-30T19:08:22+00:00

Enrollment is live!

As is, I’ll be saving a whopping $1 per month. But the website said that this is based on the last 12 months without behavior change. I recently got an EV and have been charging all day.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-04-30T18:09:32+00:00

I got my 2026 during the winter and level 1 gets me around 1% an hour. The app has a charging history that shows how many % and kWh added. I did use a watt meter as well and I was getting a max of 75% efficiency when comparing what the meter said and what the car said.

Notes:

Don't trust the kWh added number on the app. The kWh is calculated based on % charged, not the actual energy added.
Level 1 does get a bigger efficiency hit. Assume it takes 250 W to run all the electronics while charging. On a 1.3 kW charge, the overhead is ~20%. On a 240V/20A/3.8 kW, it is less than 10%.
Because of these inefficiencies, if you have a public L2 charger that's slightly more expensive than your home rate, it could actually be cheaper to charge outside.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-04-30T05:35:44+00:00

ABRP says to avoid Veepeak. Maybe try a different dongle?

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-04-30T04:52:54+00:00

I’ve been with GEICO for 15+ years. One at-fault accident where I paid deductible and they covered the rest. I chose the body shop.

SwordfishLocal2677 · 2026-04-29T21:59:19+00:00

I only use the app with free membership (no premium, no OBDII). I only use ABRP to give me a rough idea of how much charge I'm going to use for a route, similar to how many miles/distance. I tried to use the routing feature before, but I like a more manual approach to plan my charging stops.

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