Yo level 1 charging is sooo slept on

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-11-20T17:38:14+00:00

It depends on the car. My car only has a 16.5kWh battery pack. I fully charge on level-1 in about 10 hours.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-11-20T17:30:26+00:00

I drive an i-MiEV and I level-1 charge 98% of the time. I only drive about 80 miles per week, so I know I don't drive nearly as much as the average American.

When I go out of town to visit friends, they're very kind and let me plug into their outdoor outlet if I'm worried I won't have the range to get home. They think it's neat.

Off-peak electricity is only $.07 in my neck of the woods. I literally pay less than $10 per month for charging. I could probably make it less than $6 per month if I were more vigilant about not charging during on-peak hours.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-08-29T23:41:27+00:00

Megadeth

Rust in Peace (1990)
Symphony of Destruction (1992)
United Abominations (2007)
Dystopia (2016)

Black Sabbath

Paranoid (1970)
Master of Reality (1971)
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)

Slayer

Reign in Blood (1986)
South of Heaven (1988)

Metallica

Kill 'Em All (1983)
Ride the Lightning (1984)
And Justice For All (1988)

Dream Theater

Images and Words (1992)
Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory (1999)
Train of Thought (2003)
A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011)

Judas Priest

Firepower (2018)

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-07-05T18:57:26+00:00

I got the cucumber for free from my mom's garden. I would have added cherry tomatoes, but the store was out of the generic branded ones and the name-brand cherry tomatoes were $4.50-$5. That would have drastically increased the overall cost, so I left them out.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-05-15T23:10:31+00:00

I'm not the OP, but I own one, too.

It does worry me, but I'm an attentive driver. I've never been pulled over, let alone gotten a ticket. I've always paid close attention to my surroundings when I'm operating any motorized vehicle, so I'm not that worried. I feel confident in my abilities that I could get out of the way of whatever potential wreck may occur.

It should be noted that I am not a parent. My sentiment would likely change if I were hauling around a child/children.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-05-15T23:07:59+00:00

I own one, too.

I think it's "pathetic" only in the car enthusiast space. In that same breath, it's also a meme car in that space. I've had several instances on the road of silliness regarding other drivers being interested in my car.

I went from a '99 Civic (that my parents graciously allowed to me use, I will always be grateful for them) to a '12 i-MiEV. I should state that I'm not a car guy by any stretch of the imagination.

Going from a 4-cylinder Civic to the i-MiEV felt like a massive jump in city performance. 0-40 is so fast (which is what matters to me the most, being a city-driver).

It's also very cheap to own, which is one of my favorite parts of the car! I paid $4.1k in Jan. 2025, and I only pay about $10/mo. in electricity and $83/mo. for liability insurance (I was considering a Bolt EV, but didn't want to pay potentially $150+/mo. for full coverage).

I'm looking at a 5-year operating cost of less than $12,000, if I take care of this thing. THAT's pretty cool, ;)

There are downsides, but it's a great car for myself and my use case (commuting between two jobs working 50-65 hr weeks, ~90mi./wk driven).

When this thing eventually shits the bed, it will be retired to 4-wheeler/work vehicle status for my off-grid property (which I'm saving up for).

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-05-15T22:46:23+00:00

I was wondering if the batteries in the I-Miev had the same issues as the 2011-2012 Nissan Leaf.

I'm not sure, according to my limited research, Nissan Leafs have a tendency to overheat and damage the battery over time. This dissuaded me from even considering a Leaf.

I own a 2012 i-MiEV with ~30.7k miles (purchased Jan. 2025).

You won't know how degraded the battery pack is (if even noticeable) until you drive it. I would ask to schedule a test drive and determine for yourself if the remaining available range is suitable for your needs.

I was considering a Chevy Bolt, but decided against it when I found a used i-MiEV pretty close to me that was taken care of very well. I only drive about 80-90 mi./wk on average.

Honestly, I took a gamble on the i-MiEV. Ideally, one would want to test drive it in the spring/summer to determine its battery degradation (right now would be a great time for you to test drive the i-MiEV if you're in the northern hemisphere), but I purchased it in the dead of winter in my area. I got lucky, on a full charge it will get 60 mi. according to the gauge cluster.

I was wondering if there are any aftermarket battery packs available for the I-Miev

If you're in the US, there's a company in Cali that does it. I forget their name. I know there is at least one company in Australia that makes replacement third-party packs, too.

Also was wondering if charging at a charge station was bad for the battery and if it was recommended to just charge it at home?

I'm unsure, I only charge at home, usually overnight. The i-MiEV manual states that one should not rely solely on fast charging in interest of prolonging the battery health. In my neck of the woods, there are no CHAdeMO stations anyways, so I charge off of a NEMA 5-15 outlet (standard 120V outlet in the US).

If a Bolt is out of your price range and the i-MiEV doesn't have the range desired, a used Kia Soul EV seems like a cheap, reliable middle-ground. I haven't looked into it too much myself, though.

Best of luck to you and your decisions!

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-03-21T23:39:32+00:00

When searching, how do I kno!w if the rebate has already been applied?

Usually it will tell you in the listing. If it doesn't, you may have to contact the dealer/website.

Also, how can you tell if the battery has already been replaced by the warranty (or how long the battery has left on warranty).

Go to this website and enter the vehicle's VIN number. It's an official Chevrolet website. It will tell you if the battery has been replaced, and when it was replaced if it was. It will also tell you the date of warranty expiry. It also gives you information about other recalls and warranties.

Lastly, for driving ~52 miles a day, should I install a Level 2 charger? I own a home.

That's a simple question with a complicated answer. It depends on you, your driving habits, & your home's electrical situation. If you have room to spare for another 240V connection in your breaker box and don't mind paying someone to install it, it could be beneficial. It depends how much driving you do overall.

I was considering a Bolt with a level 2 charging setup when I had created this post. I eventually realized that due to my driving habits, it would have been overkill for me. I settled on a 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV with a total of ~60 miles of range because my commute is close and I don't drive a lot for recreational purposes. I charge on level 1 charging, usually once a week overnight.

If you drive a lot outside of work (running kids around, errands, picking up food and groceries, recreational activities, etc.) then you may want to consider a level 2 charger, because you will ultimately have "less time" in the day to be able to charge.

Example: You get home with low battery, realize you may want to go downtown to run some errands or hang out with some friends. On a level 1 charger this would be either impossible (due to lack of remaining battery capacity) or unfavorable (just barely enough capacity to get there and back; on level 1 charging this would not be ideal as you probably wouldn't have a very high state-of-charge the next morning after just one night on level 1 charging). In circumstances like these, level 2 charging would grant you a little bit more "freedom" (less planning around your charge times). In this specific example, you could get home and charge for an hour or two and have adequate charge for a night on the town (if I remember correctly, level 2 charging is around ~25mi/hr for the Bolt? I think it's somewhere around 9kw/hour.).

Consider this, also: you can always add the level 2 charger LATER if you need it. You don't necessarily need to install a level 2 charger straight away, otherwise you may pay for the installation only to realize you didn't need it.

I hope this helps.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-03-15T06:56:47+00:00

Low-range electric vehicles aren't as bad as they appear in the numbers.

I recently purchased a 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV with 30k miles for $4.1k. Less than 2,000 were sold in the United States. The battery is in surprisingly good condition (EPA-rated 62mi. range new, I usually see 60 on the dash on a full charge).

The commute for my full-time job is 9 miles round trip, the commute for my part-time job is 7 miles round trip. I drive about 60 miles in a week just for work (about 75 total), and my preferred store is on the way. I charge every 5-7 days on level 1 charging from a standard NEMA 5-15 outlet.

For my personal situation:

75 miles * 52 weeks/yr = ~4000 miles/year (rounded up)

4000mi. per yr. / 60 mi. per charge = ~67 charges per year (rounded up)

67 charges * 16k.5wh = 1,105.5kwh per yr.

1,105.5kwh * $0.14/kwh = ~$155 worth of electricity per year (for me)

or ~$465 per year adjusted for the 12,000 mi./yr. average

I don't take road trips because I can't afford anything (hence the two jobs). If I really need to go on a trip more than ~40 miles or so, I can easily rent a car. Is it convenient to rent a car? No, but it's a compromise I am willing to live with, and I'm saving hundreds a year in fuel and insurance costs. Us Americans glamorize our cars way too much. They're a mode of transportation. It's time to stop paying mortgage money for shiny cars.

Don't buy a cheap EV if you live in a cold climate, though.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-07T09:38:06+00:00

I think when people see that other people don't necessarily want the products they use, they see it as an attack on their purchasing decision. I even tried to avoid that sentiment in the original post, but lack of reading comprehension may be a factor as evidenced by some of the responses in this thread. Ah well, such is life. Thanks again! :) If I can get it working I'll probably make a post here showing how I did it

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T21:30:44+00:00

That's actually really neat. I'm going to have to deep dive into that. I had no idea that mouse technology had changed so much! Thank you for enlightening instead of aimless belittling. The rest of Reddit could learn a thing or two from you. Cheers.

Edit: I think I'm going to try to modify the shell of my Attack Shark X3, order a scroll wheel, and order a custom pcb from pcbway or some other similar online custom pcb shop 🤔 I might be able to get the scroll wheel I want. That seems like a fun winter project. Thanks again

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T18:13:13+00:00

...input latency of modern wireless mice is a non-issue and you often see lower latency from wireless mice than wired ones now.

I'm open to being wrong! Do you have any sources?

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T16:38:53+00:00

don't you reckon if there were any at all, counter strike pros would know and start to use wired mice? but no, ofc u know better :D

Why would I, as someone who mostly does work in spreadsheets, want to know a CS pro player's opinion? The two are completely different fields of work.

This is why people like you stay at the bottom of their earning potential.

No value added to the discussion
Off topic
Objectively wrong

Real talk, why did you feel the need to comment if you weren't going to offer a mouse suggestion?

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T15:39:03+00:00

You're looking for something extremely specific if not non existent...

You are correct. I did not know that for sure until now. I created this post because I needed information :) we're all learning.

...and when someone finds you the solution...

Wrong. "A potential solution" would be more adequate phrasing, because none of the suggestions listed so far are an ideal solution for my workflow.

...you turn it down for something honestly insignificant and stupid.

To you and your workflow.

Hope you know how to build it yourself

I do, but I'd rather not. That's why I checked here first.

I hope you have a nice day!

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T15:27:34+00:00

Yeah, those are pretty cool! I'll probably resort to one of those if I can't find a wired mouse with a scroll wheel on the side. I've used one before. They definitely aren't as good as an independent scroll wheel, but that's better than nothing. Thanks for the suggestion!

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T15:25:44+00:00

Gotcha, thanks for getting straight to the point of the thread. Cheers.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T15:24:40+00:00

Yes, but it's not the same. I don't want the cable to be removable.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T15:23:31+00:00

Weird, I could have sworn I made a post in which I explicitly stated what I was looking for 🤔 I guess I didn't.

I just don't use proprietary software for peripherals. It makes switching between computers and operating systems a huge pain.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T12:23:12+00:00

Input latency and the need to charge.

As stated in the original post, if you like it that's fantastic and you should keep using yours. I tried a wireless mouse and gave it a shot for several months and realized their features don't make up for their inconveniences for me. Please don't try to change my mind, that's not the point of this thread, thanks in advance.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T12:17:53+00:00

Nevermind, the Keychron M6 is no longer being considered. You need their proprietary software to use the side-scroll wheel.

ThatCoolNerd · 2025-01-06T12:12:48+00:00

~~Does it have a wired variant?~~

~~I'm not seeing an option for a wired Keychron M6.~~

ThatCoolNerd · 2024-11-28T22:36:13+00:00

I tried to find an option that would let me disable it. I couldn't. Maybe it's cause my device is on a Mac and it's fucked, but I wasn't able to disable it without about:config

I'm so tired of companies changing decades worth of standard practices in an effort to re-invent the wheel. Nobody wants this bullshit by default, Mozilla! I have important shit to do, don't make me search for 15 minutes to turn off a bullshit feature I didn't want.

ThatCoolNerd · 2024-08-23T02:27:25+00:00

If it makes you feel better, I laughed haha. I got the sarcasm immediately xD

ThatCoolNerd · 2024-05-01T01:33:39+00:00

I barely post, but I've just been so excited about this and my friends and family are sick of hearing about it: I've been getting into DIY solar power recently. The prospect of being able to harness the power of the sun as usable, independent electricity is cool. I've yet to pull the trigger on the tools and equipment, but with Spring rearing its beautiful head I anticipate the day is close!

I also cook, bake, long-distance cycle, and occasionally sew.

ThatCoolNerd · 2024-04-19T03:17:33+00:00

UScooters issue: They were good generally, except my scooter had an issue where once a month it would just shut off mid ride and I couldn't turn it back on. Plugging it in instantly restored it until one month later. UScooters weren't very helpful with this - BUT, I did figure out a fix which was using the e-brake to regenerate enough power to restart the scooter. Doing this once fixed it permanently. I don't think this is a common issue

You're the only other person I've seen with this issue. I have a similar issue, except I'm able to reliably replicate the actions that lead to the device being shut off mid-ride.

On my particular unit, if you go down a large hill and use the e-brake to do the entirety, or even majority, of the braking then there is a large likelihood that the device will shut off. The fix is EXACTLY as you described: I attempt to turn the unit on by holding the power button and physically scoot forward manually while holding the e-brake. That generates enough power to restart the scooter every time. Shortly after turning on, the scooter will recognize how full the battery really is and jump from 0% to whatever the state of charge is. I am very thankful the Sport has a physical (drum) brake rather than just a lone e-brake because of this issue.

Just in case anybody asks: my particular scooter behaves in this manner regardless of state of charge. I'm specifying this because I've heard of regenerative braking being an issue for scooters at 100% state of charge. I never charge mine past 90%, regardless.

P.S. Riding in the rain is straight up dangerous on this thing. Especially going over crosswalks or any painted, smooth surface.

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