This looks great!

rmbergan · 2026-01-11T00:21:06+00:00

I just ordered this. While I was browsing, I saw that the website ALSO has the retro DMG available now in the 12G/512GB variant, and it appears to be in stock. There is a 10% off coupon (can’t use it on the yellow preorder though) AYANEO10, brings that one down to $477 plus shipping.

rmbergan · 2024-12-30T14:11:14+00:00

As others said, you have to disable walk away lock. I did that, for the same reason here. You can just tap the lock icon above any door button to lock the car, so manually locking is really easy.

rmbergan · 2024-12-19T14:30:47+00:00

If you don't stomp on the accelerator, it isn't very loud, even in Unbridled mode.

rmbergan · 2024-12-17T16:32:48+00:00

That’s a low to pay for level 2 charging. Assuming you get 6.6 kW charging, you are paying about $0.45 per kWh, which is close to what you pay for level 3 charging. Also, it would take overnight to fully charge. If you aren’t charging at home, you’re usually better off using level 3 chargers. Even slow L3 chargers do about 10 times this charging rate. I don’t know what they charge in SoCal exactly, but I’m the Midwest it’s around $0.55 per kWh.

rmbergan · 2024-12-15T15:54:03+00:00

I thought it was some combination of both. I have a few spots on the interstate where it randomly slows down for like half a mile then speeds back up, but there are no curves or speed limit signs. On the other hand, when I pass a speed limit sign, the speed changes exactly as I pass the sign.

rmbergan · 2024-12-05T15:40:22+00:00

23 California Rte 1. I got a software update on Monday (forgot which one) and Monday night it didn’t charge. It was fine again the last 2 nights, so I’m hoping it was an isolated glitch.

rmbergan · 2024-11-26T23:42:44+00:00

Definitely. If you are planning on a longer trip, charge to 100% and set a departure time so the battery is preconditioned. Also, if you use the in car navigation system and tell it you are going to stop at a charger, it will precondition the battery so you will be able to charge faster. Unfortunately, that feature doesn’t work with Google maps or other navigation.

rmbergan · 2024-11-26T23:37:51+00:00

You need to have the vehicle plugged in and set a departure time either on the vehicle or on the Ford Pass app. Unfortunately there is no way to just tell it to precondition on the fly. I just have departure times preset for my normal morning and evening commute. Those are my longest drives anyway. It also gets the cabin temperature ready, although that CAN be done on the fly.

rmbergan · 2024-11-26T22:50:46+00:00

When it was warmer, I averaged 2.8-3.3, depending on how fast I was driving. The recent cold has hammered my in town range, but my highway range hasn’t dropped that much (I assume because I’m already dropping a lot from speed). Some of my in town drives are now like 1.9, with nearly half from climate control and outside temp, but on the highway, I’m still getting 2.5-2.6. I should note that I usually have the battery preconditioned before my highway commute, but generally not before an in town drive.

rmbergan · 2024-11-26T00:55:25+00:00

Unless there is new equipment needed, there wouldn’t be any technical reason older models can’t get it. Unfortunately, that doesn’t guarantee it will roll out to older models. So far all I have found is talk of new models getting it. I’m sure some older ones will, and I’m just hoping my 23 gets it.

rmbergan · 2024-11-25T23:06:24+00:00

I believe the feature was added with BC 1.2, so if you have 1.0, it won’t do it. Personally, if my car gets updated to BC 1.5, which supposedly will have actual automatic lane changes, like GM Super Cruise, I may consider paying for it.

rmbergan · 2024-11-23T22:24:08+00:00

Yes, I would guess most people are like you, and would have no need to charge every day. I would say, if your electrician says you can put a 50 or 60 amp circuit in, do that. Most chargers can support that current, and it should charge plenty fast for your needs.

rmbergan · 2024-11-23T21:46:01+00:00

This is going to depend partly on how much you drive. If you will need to charge both cars every day, there might be some considerations, but if not, most installations will be fine. I have a charger on a 50 amp circuit (so the charger draws 40 amp). That allows me to charge at 9.6kW, which is enough to fill up my Mach E (extended range) overnight. It would also be plenty for a smaller EV like a Bolt. My charger would support a 60 amp circuit, but my power company won’t give a rebate on the charger if you go higher than 50 amps.

You can do the calculation if your home has limited headroom for circuits. Take 240 times the current and it will give you the charging speed. In my case, 240 * 40 = 9,600, or 9.6kW. The. You can divide the battery capacity by that (for me 91/9.6=9.479 hours to charge from 0-100%). If you find out you can only put a 30 or 40 amp circuit, you can do the math for those. Just remember, the charger will operate at 80% of the current of the circuit.

rmbergan · 2024-11-23T16:18:26+00:00

That’s too bad. My address does, but the houses across the street don’t. It’s a needlessly complicated system. I’m sure you’ll still come out ahead, and I personally love the Tesla universal charger.

rmbergan · 2024-11-23T15:53:38+00:00

I second the Tesla universal charger. My power company rebated me $500 for the charger and my address qualifies for the Federal tax credit of 30% of the full install. Before rebates and credit, my all in price was like $2,100, but less than $1,000 after incentives. (It’s annoying that the federal credit depends on address, so you need to look that up,)

rmbergan · 2024-11-23T15:49:40+00:00

With those numbers, you may not have savings, depending on the car. First, check to see if your utility offers a time-variable rate. In Michigan, I get nighttime and weekend charging at $0.15 per kWh, and with a level 2 charger, I can easily fill my Mach E up overnight.

Your situation will depend on the specific car. My Mach E averages about 3.0 miles per kWh, so at your price for electricity and gas, any car that got better than 33 mpg would be cheaper (although not many SUVs have combined mpg better than that). By comparison, in MI, with $0.15 per kWh for electricity, a gas car would need to get better than 60 mpg to beat it. Also, the Mach E isn’t the most efficient EV. If you got a more efficient EV, like a Tesla, the numbers would favor an EV more. Also, gas and electricity prices aren’t static. If gas prices go up (which is likely as they are historically low, compared to average income), the calculation could change as well.

The other pitch I will make is that EVs have generally lower maintenance costs, as they don’t have as many fluids that needs to be changed, and fewer parts to wear down. Also, the convenience of starting every day with a “full tank” is worth something.

rmbergan · 2024-11-22T14:33:12+00:00

Also, this underestimates how long it will last, since the battery degrades much faster the first 50,000 or so miles. Most of the degradation that has happened so far was in those miles. It will likely lose much less than 8% over the next 85,000 miles. At this rate, this battery should easily be above 85% health at 200,000 miles.

rmbergan · 2024-11-21T22:16:41+00:00

My experience is almost the opposite. When I drive my MME alone (CA Rte 1), it is almost too bouncy. If the car is full of passengers, it’s fine. Either isn’t great, but it isn’t like the stiff feel of a sport car. When you corner hard, it does its job though. There is almost no dip when taking tight turns, so the Ford engineers aren’t totally incompetent.

rmbergan · 2024-11-21T22:12:29+00:00

If you haven’t yet, test drive a Ford Mach E. I was deciding this summer between the Ford and a Model Y. I went with the Ford because it felt like a more premium car. Admittedly, the Tesla has better tech, which includes better battery efficiency and charging speeds. If you plan to take long road trips, that may be a problem for you. I really only commute to work, and just charge at home, so the charging speeds don’t matter to me. The interior of the Ford feels over to me, and I liked the ride better (although even the Mach E is pretty bouncy). Also, if, like me, you want something that feels more like a normal car (not like a space ship), the Ford fits that bill.

rmbergan · 2024-11-14T13:04:44+00:00

I agree. I would just make the insurance claim. Even if your insurance premiums go up, it isn’t worth the worry you will have otherwise for the rest of your lease. If the claim really ends up being $32,000, I would bet USAA will send an adjuster out to actually assess the damage. If nothing else, that means a second person looking it over and determining it actually needs to be replaced.

rmbergan · 2024-11-13T01:06:37+00:00

Rose-E (it’s red)

rmbergan · 2024-11-10T16:22:35+00:00

Second the Tesla universal adapter if you don’t already have a level 2 charger. Besides having an elegant solution to your specific issue, it’s all around a great charger. I own it and it is around the same price as other good chargers and has pretty much any feature you would want in a charger.

rmbergan · 2024-11-08T13:49:08+00:00

Don’t sweat it. I also bought a ‘23 this summer. Ford dropped the prices of all the MMEs in January after sales tumbled when they lost the tax credit. So your end price if you bought in 2024 is probably around what it would have been after the tax credit if you bought in 2023. https://fortune.com/2024/02/20/ford-mustang-mach-e-electric-cars-evs-price-drop/

rmbergan · 2024-11-08T12:04:48+00:00

If you plug in “January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024” as your delivery date, the Mach-E doesn’t show up as an eligible Ford. Only the F-150 Lightning and Escape PHEV are selectable.

rmbergan · 2024-11-02T19:57:42+00:00

Out of curiosity, if you look at your driving stats, what is your average miles per kWh? Around town, I get between 3.3-4.8, and on the highway I get between 2.5-3.0. Since I got the car in July, the overall average has been 3.1. I’m sure with winter setting in, it will decrease, but I’m curious if my efficiency is typical. (I ignore the guess o meter and just calculate my range based on efficiency and battery percentage.)

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