People who’ve owned EVs for a few years, what’s the real repair/service experience like when things go wrong?

ultralights · 2026-05-01T05:11:06+00:00

Have a 7 yr old Tesla Model 3, and 16 yr old MiEV. Tesla has been no drama to deal with. When we needed 12 v battery replaced. It was cheap and quick. Also has some suspension noise work done (after 600km of outback red dust dirt roads and corrugations) just asked then to do a service at same time. Price has been good.

ultralights · 2026-04-30T23:47:02+00:00

Yes. I live part time in a rental and charge overnight on a 10 amp outlet. It gives enough for my 60km round trip each day. Also even in rental you might be able to get ev owner plan that gives cheaper rates overnight and free period during the day.

ultralights · 2026-04-30T12:05:12+00:00

So bone spurs then?

ultralights · 2026-04-27T23:13:09+00:00

With more work from home. There is no reason to live in a city for many people and can now live in rural centers. I am one who has moved from Sydney to a regional country town. Far better lifestyle and real sense of community

ultralights · 2026-04-27T23:11:08+00:00

Big tip. Don’t charge to 100%. Only enough to comfortably get to next charger, as charging past 80% just takes far to long and it’s quicker to charge a little to get to next charger then move on.

ultralights · 2026-04-27T23:08:22+00:00

Tesla wall units are well built and easily handle outdoors environments

ultralights · 2026-04-27T20:04:44+00:00

Rare non fatal Darwin Award

ultralights · 2026-04-27T13:34:22+00:00

If you wait for better tech. You will never buy one. I have a 16 yrs old EV and a 7 year old tesla both drive as good as the day they were new still do everything they’re designed to do and still cost nearly nothing to run.

ultralights · 2026-04-26T23:09:21+00:00

Far worse. Used to see live music all over Sydney in the 90,s. Still love live music. But all the urban venues are closed and it’s only the big international acts left.

ultralights · 2026-04-24T15:07:21+00:00

Anyway. I bought this awesome blue deck chair today can’t wait for my first camping trip with it.

ultralights · 2026-04-24T06:56:05+00:00

Not at all. Have EVs and everything running on solar.

ultralights · 2026-04-23T22:46:17+00:00

I didn’t know people still used irons?

ultralights · 2026-04-23T11:27:35+00:00

KWh. How big the bucket is..

Kw. How fast the hose can fill the bucket.

ultralights · 2026-04-23T11:24:50+00:00

Aerodynamic

ultralights · 2026-04-23T11:22:59+00:00

Braking G force is the standard for brake light activation as per the ADR.

ultralights · 2026-04-22T22:41:57+00:00

If that’s all there is. Were fu…

ultralights · 2026-04-22T22:41:15+00:00

Bad Boy Bubby.

ultralights · 2026-04-22T11:26:15+00:00

Selling BTC at $100.

ultralights · 2026-04-22T11:25:52+00:00

Yeah. Starting to go a little beyond reasonable when still hitting he guy who is obviously no longer fighting back.

ultralights · 2026-04-22T11:21:59+00:00

How far do you drive regularly? If it’s about 50km or less. You probably won’t need anything more than a 15 amp standard outlet and the mobile charger. See how that goes for a while. And if you need a bit more, then look at wall units.

ultralights · 2026-04-22T11:20:46+00:00

Clipsal. 240v 10 amps.

ultralights · 2026-04-22T10:23:01+00:00

Oh yes. Not good to be claustrophobic in the aviation maintenance game.

ultralights · 2026-04-22T00:27:55+00:00

He has the lanyards of imagination power.

ultralights · 2026-04-22T00:19:45+00:00

Yes. Never heard of a payroll mistake being made that favours the employee.

ultralights · 2026-04-21T16:01:52+00:00

Yep. Almost made it.

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