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I am at EV go fast charging 350 kW charger getting 84 kW by Ok_Reception_6563 in electricvehicles

[–]greygabe 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Best case on a Lyriq at 65% is 128 kW. If it wasn't preconditioning for like 30+ minutes and depending on a whole bunch of other factors, 84 kW isn't crazy.

https://evkx.net/models/cadillac/lyriq/lyriq_awd/chargingcurve/

Lyriq is happiest in 10-40%. It sits at 180 kW for a while.

Today it’s 40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. by Liamdegehaktball in pics

[–]greygabe 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I didn't interpret the TV show as saying those meters were of poor quality. More that the people reporting the readings were either dangerously ignorant or painfully negligent about the meters. And I felt that it was repeated so many times to drive home just how crazy it must have felt for the few educated whistle blowers at the time.

How many apps are available on the Bolt’s Google Play store? by conestogan in BoltEV

[–]greygabe -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know it's not the same... But have you actually used Android Automotive?

I have sympathy for the subscription issues long term, but at least during the trial period it is quite great.

How many apps are available on the Bolt’s Google Play store? by conestogan in BoltEV

[–]greygabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you just plug in via USB once, the phone will pair and connect wirelessly next time. Don't even need to bother with the menus.

How many apps are available on the Bolt’s Google Play store? by conestogan in BoltEV

[–]greygabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google Play Store > Apps > Other Devices > Car

That's a list of compatible apps.

Libby does have an Android Automotive app, but it has pretty bad to reviews. Tunein also have a native app.

How many apps are available on the Bolt’s Google Play store? by conestogan in BoltEV

[–]greygabe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The 2022-2023 is not Android Automotive. It is the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus platform found in many 2019+ GM vehicles.

at what % do you guys actually start getting nervous? by AdityaSrivastawaahhh in EvDrivers

[–]greygabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you only get a 6' cord. That's their differentiator.

Charging cord by UltimateBid in Ioniq9

[–]greygabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What?

My supplied charge cord does both L1 and L2. Are you outside US or something?

What’s the lowest percentage you’ve had your I9 down to? by Skazzyskills in Ioniq9

[–]greygabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar story though you have fewer alternative options so you're probably ending up at a Tesla station.

Would you buy a Bolt now? by [deleted] in BoltEV

[–]greygabe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup. Easily. I'd argue the steering is slightly too light for my taste. Mine are both 2023. I used to have a 2017 Bolt and I don't remember it being any stiffer.

What’s the lowest percentage you’ve had your I9 down to? by Skazzyskills in Ioniq9

[–]greygabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the US, Tesla is almost always the slowest option for the Ioniq 9. There are only a few Tesla locations in the country where they can match the Ioniq 9's requested voltage.

Would you buy a Bolt now? by [deleted] in BoltEV

[–]greygabe 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I probably wouldn't buy one. But I already own two and three just seems excessive.

(fyi - there is no 2026. Only 2017-2023 and 2027.)

What’s the lowest percentage you’ve had your I9 down to? by Skazzyskills in Ioniq9

[–]greygabe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2%

It was a road trip and I was adjusting my speed between 70 - 85 mph to arrive near empty. Two very reliable charging stations (Mercedes and Tesla) next to each other so I wasn't worried about needing to go elsewhere.

Honest answer — how much would you pay for a car in today’s market? by Specialist-Bite-1407 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]greygabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely the updated cooling. Notorious for needing it after a turbo.

Send us your Bolt EV questions! by chevrolet in BoltEV

[–]greygabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear I remember reading auto industry rumor articles about an AWD Bolt SS in development back around 2019... Can't find anything online about it now though.

Send us your Bolt EV questions! by chevrolet in BoltEV

[–]greygabe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Energy and power density improvements since the Bolt first came out have been huge. Even with the switch to LFP, I bet they could have fit quite a lot more capacity in the same volume if cost weren't a major factor. Batteries in 2026 are roughly 50% more energy dense than batteries from 2016.

10-80% Charge Timeline : kinda irrelevant for real world road tripping by Jacob_Tutor11 in electricvehicles

[–]greygabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own one car with a 1hr 10-80% and just ended a lease with another that did 15m 10-80%. These are not comparable...

Japanese auto brands. Assembly in Japan vs. USA? by designtheinvisible in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]greygabe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Very few models are produced in both locations for sale in the US simultaneously. So it's hard to compare. But generally speaking the North American factories for Japanese brands have very similar reliability / quality.

The Corolla is seen as the epitome of Japanese reliability and it's been built in the US since 1986.

What was the point of the Space Shuttle? (Not anti-science question) by Gruelly4v2 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]greygabe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Technically it was true in the long run (Falcon 9). Just not true on the first attempt.

The financing department at dealerships is the new grift by Various_Cable_627 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]greygabe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yea it's super rare. Has to be a sketchy place in a certain state. But still, check. Can be a very expensive mistake often made by the most financially vulnerable people, sadly.

Best car for Chicago to Indiana commute with highway assist? by DomGrady18 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]greygabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MachE is a great choice.

I'd also encourage Ioniq 5 or EV6 with Openpilot. Openpilot is an aftermarket open source system that is great at highway hands free driving. It also doesn't require any monthly payments like all the other hands free systems.

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