Jerry's Evolving Thoughts on "new-to-me" Prime Premium

Jerry,

Where are you getting the battery capacity data ? Yes I’m also still at home and getting bored. Waiting for clearance to go back into the plants. Lol

 

Thanks for sharing, Jerry, but aren’t there two entries there (Feb 13 & June 20) showing higher than “yesterday” (Feb 21/21)? Or am I missing something?

I was actually wondering something similar with my 2014 PiP, since it seems the car is only taking 2.3 or 2.4 KWh on a charge any more (approx 14-16km range), where I know it used to pull 2.6-2.8KWh when it was younger. 0.3-0.5KWh may not seem like much, but it is 10-20% decrease, which is not insignificant. Attached are a couple screenshots from my ChargePoint, unfortunately the History view doesn’t show the KWh (you need to click on each entry per my second screenshot), only the equivalent range and cost based on input data (and the range shows low since I have the default vehicle is the Leaf, which is presumably less efficient...)

Anyway, I digress, I know this is not the PiP forum.

 

Any idea what the utilities charge you to fill battery from 0 to full?

 

Yup, that makes perfect sense and I agree, I was only pointing out that you suggested it was the largest charge draw, where the numbers didn’t seem to support that. I do agree though, that draw will have a small amount of variability to it, depending how much of the HV portion was dug into when plugging in.

 

I had a similar “weird noise” thing with my PiP a couple years ago that I couldn’t figure out for several weeks. Sometimes, when I would shut my car off then open the door and would hear a couple beeps. Kinda like when the fob battery was low, but it wasn’t...

After pulling my hair out for a while trying to figure out what caused the beeps, I realized it was linked to the 175w power inverter I had left plugged in, after I had been using my laptop in my “mobile office”. Seems there was just enough residual power going back into the 12v to make the car think it was in accessory mode for a few seconds, and the beep was the car reminding it was still on... Of course, as soon as I unplug, no more problem. I make sure now I no longer leave it plugged unless I am actively using it. Lol.

Gotta watch those accessories.

 

A little off-topic but one of my former managers had been a micro-Vax server admin. Many years later it was decided to retire a server but they could not locate it. My manager got involved and knew where it had been. It did not appear to be there but the. They found the network cable. They followed it to where it disappeared into a wall. They had built a wall around the server, apparently and it just kept working all those years.

 

Wow all this to get one side up to rotate or play with tyres I use 2 torrin red 4 ton Jax one sits on each side of car . So I don't have to move . Left side up first Jax is about 8 inches or so from rear jack point. 8 Jack the car str8 up till both wheels on that side will move . Blast lug nuts off with DeWalt elec gun . Play around on tyre changer and balancer . Return wheels. And im on gravel usually. Usually don't want to turn AC on in shop.

 

Looked at a few of these I guess there's some pending battery possible issues My brother is a big connection with GM with his think tank company in DC He's had a volt for a hundred years now just kidding but since they're inception I like the bolt too it just needs a few things before I'm ready. I'll still keep the gas car for a few more years even after I go electric just for traveling ease when needed it's too easy to pull into a gas station still cost of charging is fluctuating and starting to get out of hand I think too unless you're at home. for me anyway

 

Congrats! Looking forward to reading your report on your Bolt.

Yeah, I have been looking at Bolt myself lately. Currently, that is the only BEV available to purchase without waiting and paying a hefty markup. But having seen it real, I just couldn't justify parting with my PP for a less usable (smaller cargo and shorter range than PP) and less economical (no tax incentive this year, and there is no fuel saving I can see from what it cost to operate a PP). I decided to replace our inefficient gas-guzzler Pathfinder Hybrid SUV first. But, for that, I need a BEV with large enough cargo space. I hope my reservation on the Silverado EV will get fulfilled sometime later next year.

 

Congrats !
I will be reading your new experience with your new beast.
You are right saying that the Prius Prime is addictive and is surely a gateway to an EV.

 

My old Sonic had an EPA cargo space of around 19cu.ft. It is mostly in height though. Length of cargo space is generally more useful.

Heard of other spareless cars also ditching the jack. For some, losing the manufacturer jack really wasn't a loss.

 

I hope you've found ABRP
With the filters set correctly, it tells you to the minute how long to DCFC at the stops required on a trip plan.
Clicking on one leg of a trip it will show the elevation change. Coming down the Rockies it will show the SOC increase!
You can select Tesla Destination chargers (L2, but uses their proprietary connector) if you buy a ~$170 adapter. These are mainly at pricey hotels, because.....
Yes, the Bolt charges at ~52kW at a DCFC station. This was the standard back when the Bolt was introduced in '17.
Not good by today's standards, but "It does a body good to get out and do a walkabout while the Bolt charges".
That's how I justify it on my Road Trips!
How about this summary for KC to Nashville:

Yes, a Prime can do this without stopping, but is that a healthy way to travel?
It used to display the cost of the charges. That may be a premium feature now...


There's room under that false floor to hide a full size spare tire and other equipment!
This thread has all the details: My 15" Sonic Steel Wheel + 205/65-15 ~$145 spare tire solution - test fit with pics | Chevy Bolt EV Forum


Welcome to the future! (as envisioned in 2017...The DCFC rate is the main complaint. I drove mine home from LA to KC. It's doable and not THAT bad. )
Enjoy the guilt free acceleration!! Flogging it does not waste anything but possibly tire life.
Which takes more electrons?
0-60 mph in 60 seconds. (prius acceleration when you watch the 'Go Slow' display....)
Or
0-60 mph in 10 seconds.