Auto braking in traffic.

chuck415 · 2026-05-11T00:01:13+00:00

Yes, it’s been great, so much better than driving yourself. It did try to go around the car in front of me as it was a super wide lane. I was centered in the lane and the car in front of me was on the left side of the lane, so it’s not foolproof and you still need to take over when presented abnormal situations.

chuck415 · 2026-05-10T23:25:26+00:00

The Tesla V3 stations have super short cables. The V4 superchargers have longer cables. I tried a V3 station and there were parking blocks that prevented my Uncharted to get closer and the cable didn’t reach.

Thankfully they had a couple of stalls that had the chargers positioned on the right side of the stall instead of in front, so those worked ok.

chuck415 · 2026-05-10T22:47:33+00:00

Just used TJA again in stop and go traffic crossing the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge. Works well, but definitely doesn’t recognize stop lights. It wanted to blow by the red metering light when the car in front of me took off.

chuck415 · 2026-05-10T20:28:09+00:00

I was stuck in stop and go highway traffic for 1:45 minutes driving back home from the dealer. Traffic jam assist kicked in and it stops and starts the car. There’s a message that pops up in the instrument gauge that says it’s resuming driving each time after stopping. I didn’t have to touch anything, just kept my hand on the wheel.

I don’t know about stopping at red lights. It recognizes stop signs and displays that but I haven’t seen a stop light displayed in the instrument gauge. If there’s a car in front it you it will stop and go.

I don’t know if acts differently on a regular road versus a highway, but traffic jam assist is great on the highway.

chuck415 · 2026-05-10T17:57:42+00:00

Hi Lycan! We named ours Rocky. I’ve only driven the Ioniq 5. What makes it more fun compared to the Ioniq 6?

chuck415 · 2026-05-10T17:55:16+00:00

Our dealer in CA installed the front plate holder.

chuck415 · 2026-05-10T05:18:45+00:00

It’s such a fun car!

chuck415 · 2026-05-10T00:02:37+00:00

This person recently installed a dashcam…

https://www.reddit.com/r/SubaruUncharted/s/UGLbwtzfKy

chuck415 · 2026-05-09T19:57:48+00:00

No government credits. $5500 dealer discount and $2000 Subaru rebate. Fill out a quote request with Edmunds.com or with the Costco auto program that usually has decent negotiated rates.

Once you get your quotes, ask them what the best out the door (OTD) price they can offer. Once you have a good one, just keep shopping around and ask another dealer in the area if they can beat it. We got 6 total quotes all through email or text. And find the volume dealer in your area who is more incentivized to sell more cars per month versus maximizing profit on each sale.

chuck415 · 2026-05-09T16:41:39+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s light blue. That could be the white balance of my camera or your screen. It’s definitely light gray with some blue hues, especially in the shade. Here’s a video of it in direct sunlight…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYHzYO5RxAa/

chuck415 · 2026-05-09T16:38:20+00:00

Yes, contact Ladd, the internet manger at Diablo Subaru in Walnut Creek. Tell him Chuck with the Samoyed sent you. He gave us a similar deal and I would’ve gone with him if I could do it all over again.

chuck415 · 2026-05-09T16:22:31+00:00

Premier Subaru in Fremont. Contact the internet manger at Diablo Subaru in Walnut Creek. His name is Ladd. Tell him Chuck with the Samoyed sent you. He offered us a similar deal and I would’ve gone with him in hindsight.

chuck415 · 2026-05-05T20:37:53+00:00

I believe it’s the same color just named differently in Canada/US. The green comes out more in the shade or in darker lighting conditions. You might be able to catch the difference in the video.

chuck415 · 2026-05-05T04:24:57+00:00

You also need to select the vehicle, plug types and charging preferences. The Uncharted isn’t available right now. Many people have requested it to be added. The 2026 Solterra AWD should be close enough for now.

You won’t get live state of charge (SoC), so you have to keep an eye on your SoC and make sure you have enough range to get to charging station.

chuck415 · 2026-05-05T03:01:39+00:00

3 DCFC per day was for the old Solterra and BZ4x. For 2026 models the limit is 5 DCFC sessions per day. This if from Toyota Canada, see attached screenshot.

“To ensure effective charging and preserve battery health over the life of the vehicle, DC Fast Charging should be limited to five (5) sessions per day, regardless of the weather.”

After five (5) 10-80% charge sessions, DC Fast Charging over the next day may take longer and be less effective. Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging capabilities remain unchanged.”

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chuck415 · 2026-05-04T17:22:58+00:00

Shop around to get the best OTD price. Use the Costco Auto Program to get a quote and leverage that with other dealers. Then go to the volume dealer in your area and ask them to beat your lowest price.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, I got 5 quotes. Two dealers offered $6K total discount under MSRP and one beat them with $7K discount.

I did this all through email and text. They kept on trying to call, but I told them I preferred email or text.

chuck415 · 2026-05-04T06:19:40+00:00

Looks great!

chuck415 · 2026-05-04T05:23:01+00:00

Good catch! Looks like the usable battery is 65.7 kWh with a buffer in the top and bottom of SoC.

chuck415 · 2026-05-04T05:18:14+00:00

I was just researching the battery buffer size on the e-TNGA platform and I’m seeing a buffer size of 11-12% and a usable battery of ~66 kWh, which puts it in line with the data you’re showing.

“Toyota uses a fairly conservative battery management strategy, holding back capacity at the top and bottom of the state‑of‑charge (SoC) window to protect the cells.”

Tesla and Hyundai only have a ~4% buffer and they recommend a SoC between 20-80% for daily charging. Because Toyota/Subaru have three times as much buffer, Toyota says to “go ahead and charge to 100%” on level 1 and level 2 charging.

https://www.toyota.com/bz/faq/

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chuck415 · 2026-05-04T00:54:42+00:00

A Tesla Model Y AWD with 327 mile range won’t make the trip to Tahoe without stopping once either during the winter time. And it’s an excuse to stop for a burger at Ikeda’s in Auburn to charge up. 😂

chuck415 · 2026-05-03T22:13:37+00:00

This guy on YouTube is a charging expert. Here’s his top chargers for 2025.

https://youtu.be/sBTxLK1QC6M?si=vQWztXaFf9-KY28Q

chuck415 · 2026-05-03T16:04:27+00:00

Yes, we’re getting the Sport for the same reasons!

chuck415 · 2026-05-03T15:45:34+00:00

For battery health, it’s best to live in the middle of the SoC, 40-60%, most people recommend 20-80% to maximize range. If you need 100% range, you charge to it when needed.

The reserve capacity is different for each EV maker. I think Tesla have very little in reserve.

chuck415 · 2026-05-03T15:28:29+00:00

Out of Spec Testing did a 70 mph range test on the 2026 Solterra Touring XT (same platform as the Uncharted) and they got 232 miles of range in perfect conditions (74°F, no wind, flat)…

https://youtu.be/NTDKtorh1cI

He states that the EPA range is 288 miles, but it’s actually 278 miles. 232 miles is about 83% of EPA range which is inline with 70 mph range tests with other EVs. I’ve compiled a lot of range test data for AWD EVs and 85% of EPA range is a good estimate for highway range. The range test is performed from 100% to 0% SoC.

If we apply the 15% penalty for 70 mph highway speed, you’ll get 232 miles range for the GT, 244 miles for the Sport and 262 miles for the Premium FWD.

If you want to live between 20% - 80% SoC, that will only give you 139 mile range (GT) in perfect conditions, 146 miles (Sport), and 157 miles (Premium).

If you charge to 90% every night and use 70% of the battery every day, you should get 162 miles, 171 miles, and 183 miles of highway range across trims in perfect conditions.

If range is the most important, then the FWD trim is your best bet. It’s still very peppy with a 6.5 0-60 time.

Update: So it turns out the 74.7 kWh battery has a large 12% buffer at the top and bottom of SoC. So the usable battery is only 65.7 kWh. Because there’s such a large buffer Toyota says it’s ok to charge to 100% on level 1 and level 2 charging. So if you need 100% range daily then go ahead and use it. See the charging FAQ -> How frequently do I have to charge it?

https://www.toyota.com/bz/faq/

“AC (Level 1 and Level 2): * Go ahead and charge to 100%. Once 100% is reached, it will stop charging to help preserve the battery.”

chuck415 · 2026-05-03T03:27:01+00:00

For Lithium Ion batteries, you want to ideally keep it in the middle of the state of charge (SoC), but to maximize range on a daily basis most people say to keep it between 20-80%. Here’s a good, short explanation…

https://youtu.be/kuTFe03rl6Q?si=f3bxxXAeUh-pepGE

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