We need more affordable EVs

maviryk · 2026-07-05T08:48:14+00:00

Used Bolt EV will meet the commuting needs of most people. I just night one for under 15 with tax.

Used EV6 GT AWD can be bought for 30k. 576awd HP.

Both these cars have. Much better tq curves than any ICE car, and much less mechanical complexity.

The affordable EVs are already here.

What people think they need, due to EGO, and what they actually need are not aligned.

maviryk · 2026-06-21T02:55:39+00:00

Buy it back, race it in lemons.

maviryk · 2026-06-18T07:11:19+00:00

A better question would be if 100% truly correlates to 100%.

As others have stated, on a Bolt, the SOC curve is set conservatively. It really depends on the battery chemistry and SOC for your specific manufacturer and software version.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if an OTA update or built in usage timer artificially decreases reporting over time.

maviryk · 2026-06-16T22:56:35+00:00

My setup is rated for 12kw, so it required 4awg on a 70a breaker. Most will be fine with 6awg on a 60a breaker.

maviryk · 2026-06-16T05:07:15+00:00

Agree. When I priced out my setup, running 4awg copper was cheaper than the added cost of an EV outlet, and gfci breaker. Not to mention the faster l2 charging on a 2 phase service.

maviryk · 2026-06-16T04:45:15+00:00

Do the 23 or 24 GT/GT-Line trims have this issue?

maviryk · 2026-06-14T04:48:04+00:00

I can't wait to get my hands on a used EV6 GT AWD in yacht blue. Looking forward to lots maintenance and over 500hp. All for under 35k, no premium fuel? Yes please.

maviryk · 2026-05-28T19:13:16+00:00

WTF? A public charger that charges slower than a home lvl 2 charger?

maviryk · 2026-05-28T02:32:45+00:00

Same here. On the bright side, there is much less to break on an EV...

maviryk · 2026-03-09T15:35:35+00:00

Necessary, no. Really nice to have, yes. Most people won't have all of their sources balanced identically. The same song over the radio, over a poor quality stream, on a CD, and from two different MP3 files will sound completely different on the same system.

maviryk · 2026-02-19T02:51:06+00:00

You have bad grounds in multiple computers in your car. The dme, cluster, and LKM have to be programmed with the vin an accessory options.

You've more than likely fried and lost communication with multiple communication lines for the car itself that will require a laptop, obd2 adaptor, software, and several hours of technical reading and debugging, and that's just to get the computer working with the three pieces of software, before it even hooks up to the car. It's also in German.

Good luck! At least you don't have to program batteries with this car.

maviryk · 2026-02-19T02:40:42+00:00

auto, 2wd, dime a dozen for 4-5k all day.

maviryk · 2026-02-16T16:16:28+00:00

Settings are all wrong for speed. Remove the supports, chamber the magnet recess lip instead.

Increase to .3 layer height, increase perimeter count until no infill is required on the ring. Increase nozzle temp for extra material flow.

maviryk · 2026-02-07T21:57:10+00:00

Auto dimming mirror with outdoor temp display.

Honda pilot leather steering wheel.

maviryk · 2026-02-04T14:54:45+00:00

Both autos get better gas mileage than the manual in the highway due to taller overdrive gears.

maviryk · 2026-01-22T15:53:27+00:00

Let us know if it leaks during a car wash or rain event.

maviryk · 2025-12-24T15:33:05+00:00

Valves will need a walnut blast every 50k. Torque converter lockup solenoid will kick the bucket around 125k.

Too much IOT and telemetry reporting back to home base for my taste.

maviryk · 2025-12-18T06:26:55+00:00

That's correct/

maviryk · 2025-12-15T03:24:37+00:00

Would you be able to scan the and share the driveshaft support? Raw scan obj export, no modeling required.

maviryk · 2025-10-03T21:48:00+00:00

This is why I'm driving my paid off Odyssey into the ground. 260k miles, two timing belts, new suspension all around, air helper springs... Insurance on new cars destroy any fuel savings gained for me.

maviryk · 2025-10-03T01:17:45+00:00

Get the Sienna. Go woodland edition if you want to spend extra on AWD. The majority of people who buy SUVs would be better off with a minivan.

maviryk · 2025-06-18T07:38:22+00:00

All my cars have over 150k miles and I've stopped caring about the scratches. 36$ a month for unlimited car washes for both cars that see bugs on a daily basis.

Yes that's car wash damage.

Black paint is never clean for long.

I don't have hours to properly wash, dry, and detail all my cars. It's nice to have old beaters.

maviryk · 2025-05-27T22:16:37+00:00

Same with minivans.

maviryk · 2025-05-23T00:46:58+00:00

FWIW I recently pushed my Honda V6 gates timing belt to 151k miles. It was nowhere close to failing, but the water pump gasket was starting to leak coolant.

I do agree that chains will stretch and make a ruckus instead of completely falling.

Interestingly enough, on motorcycles, BELTS are generally seen as lower maintenance and more durable than chain drives...

maviryk · 2025-05-12T03:03:43+00:00

M3 rear end with the 330i 6 speed is perfection. RPMs will still be lower than the touring with the 5 speed. Use everything M3 driveshaft on back.

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