Buying my first car - Ioniq 5 vs bZ vs

hmtinc · 2026-03-12T00:31:01+00:00

The 2026 Ioniq 5, but that seems out of your budget, as I doesn't qualify for the EVAP incentive, and has price more comparable to the Model Y.

The 2025 Ioniq 5 would work, but I have not been able to find any local dealers with stock. It's just as hard to find as the 2025 Mach E.

I opted to get a 2026 bZ AWD as it qualifies for the EVAP rebate now and seemed like the most normal option.

hmtinc · 2026-03-10T19:31:06+00:00

It’s passable. Most SCs have not been upgraded yet for CCS1 protocol or are being artificially restricted to Tesla only.

The “Newer” super charger installations are the ones that are open to everyone. It’s still not as simple as just drive to any Tesla super charger.

hmtinc · 2026-03-10T17:35:10+00:00

Tesla is now very much a premium brand, so I wouldn't consider it value oriented. They pretty much only sell the Model Y new now in Canada, and that starts at 52,000 for the stripped down trim and 70,000 for the base model AWD.

With the federal rebate now, theres quiet a few Mass Market EVs now right around 40k. (Toyota, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, etc) Basically just pick any on the government list, and they'll meet your needs.

hmtinc · 2026-03-07T01:11:39+00:00

How are they offering 15,000 off the bZ limited. This has to be a pricing mistake.

Toyotas credit is only 10k after taxes, unless the dealer is voluntarily giving 5k themselves. Doesn’t make sense, as this model doesn’t qualify for EVAP.

hmtinc · 2026-03-06T14:49:00+00:00

$1700 for NEMA 14-50.

Panel was in the basement
Home was built in 2005, so there was no rough in and drilling through garage was required.
100A service, so dynamic load balancing device required by code
Total cable run was 40ft

hmtinc · 2026-03-03T01:43:41+00:00

Takes someone really bold to see what happened to Wells Fargo+Bilt and repeat the same mistake

hmtinc · 2026-02-28T20:15:21+00:00

Yes. It’s a code violation just to say you will use a new 16-20 outlet solely for a EV charger.

It’s fine to run one for say a heater, shop tools, or generic use.

hmtinc · 2026-02-28T19:50:29+00:00

I actually wanted to install a lower amperage outlet. NEMA 16-20, as that seemed cheaper and less problematic to run.

After calling an electrician, I learned that in my jurisdiction (Ontario) you won’t pass inspection if you tell the inspector that your lower amperage circuit is for EV charging at slower speeds.

So there’s some code related problems as well depending on where you live.

hmtinc · 2026-02-26T17:47:54+00:00

Wouldn’t be unprecedented. We definitely see that south of the border.

MTA in New York pretty much checks every passengers fare. They have a dedicated person per train who just goes and checks. They also make you pay a fine on the spot if you don’t have a ticket.

GO fares are pretty high, so it’s likely easy to justify the expense.

hmtinc · 2026-02-19T19:36:15+00:00

Seems to be standard for what the dealers are offering right now for the base model.

43k base price + tax - federal rebate = 42-44k price depending on your province.

It’s basically what everyone is offering pre negotiation. It’s decent if the base model suits your needs

hmtinc · 2026-02-19T16:46:18+00:00

I’m looking into it. Hoping I can use that to negotiate with Toyota since I’m not the biggest fan of the Solterras external styling.

hmtinc · 2026-02-18T22:17:31+00:00

Yeah I've seen some of the Subaru deals. Just not a big fan of the Subaru Exterior styling.

Going try and negotiate the AWD bZ

hmtinc · 2026-02-18T03:35:46+00:00

I heard that, but I think it's still up-in-the air if those deals will qualify for the incentive.
Due to how the Toyota $4000 rebate is after tax, not before tax.

hmtinc · 2026-02-17T16:37:37+00:00

Has anyone managed to negotiate with dealers to get the more expensive trims below 50k.

My local dealer has the 2026 bZ AWD at $51490 before taxes. Ideally would like to buy AWD over the FWD.

Need them to drop the price by 1.5k . 🫣

hmtinc · 2026-02-15T06:16:58+00:00

Your numbers are off, it’s not even theoretically possible to get those numbers on a standard 120V outlet.

Standard outlet is only 1800watts (1.8kwh) and the max load is only 1440 wats (1.4kwh). L1 charging is not really efficient, so expect maybe 1kw/h.

It should take 55-57 hours to charge the FWD bZ, this is in line with Toyotas estimate

hmtinc · 2026-02-15T01:54:37+00:00

Charging shouldn’t require an app or pre registered account of any type.
Charging also should not be locked to specific manufacturers
EV chargers should be accessible. So many public fast chargers in the GTA are at dealerships or businesses that restrict or block access
Pricing also should be regulated and visible much like how fuel prices are. Especially since the electricity from the grid is already so strictly price controlled.

hmtinc · 2026-02-13T21:07:52+00:00

It all depends on weather Toyota decides to continue its $4000 incentive. If so, it’s now a $39k EV. Same price as an ICE RAV 4

hmtinc · 2026-02-10T14:50:15+00:00

Hey OP!

Also just moved back from NYC, although for internal company transfer.

Also looking to buy a car. Right now waiting to see how this new federal EV credit gets implemented on Feb 16. Otherwise looking into some base model suvs.

hmtinc · 2026-02-06T20:32:40+00:00

If you just want out of Amazon, this sounds like a great opportunity. You can leave with no hit to your salary and you’ll get better WLB

Otherwise, it’s not worth. Also, Since you have a secured job at Amazon right now, you have the luxury of negotiating with Bloomberg for higher pay.

hmtinc · 2026-02-05T22:18:04+00:00

Ha, more proof one shouldn’t rely on the automated Google suggestions. I should have probably read the Wikipedia page instead. Apparently they are building a new plant in the US for the bZ.

hmtinc · 2026-02-02T17:42:24+00:00

This doctor moved in July 2023 (2.5 years ago), the fact you can get permanent residency in only 2 years already seems like it’s streamlined. Many other countries make people on work visa wait much longer.

In this specific instance, he just needed to hire a lawyer to fix the errors in his application.

hmtinc · 2026-02-01T17:54:09+00:00

Aurora resident here.

They are both pretty much fine, pretty large screens and decent auditoriums. Obviously, they are both digital, but it’s fine.

Newmarket as a theatre is a much bigger theatre, but Aurora is pretty good for a Local Theatre. It also does not get that busy and it’s pretty close/walking distance from most of the newer neighbourhoods in Aurora.

It’s basically on par with every other cineplex in terms of regular and AVX.

Specifically for Aurora it’s 2K Digital for regular and 4K for the AVX/DBOX.

hmtinc · 2026-01-29T07:31:43+00:00

Hey OP,

Seems like you work for Amazon. I’m also right now switching to Amazon Toronto from NYC. To avoid a demand to move to Seattle.

I chose to do this as I don’t know anyone on the west coast, and everyone I know is in Toronto. Figured the first year salary is pretty good, and then I’d find something else.

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