“I’ll show you low range!”

Yeah, this doesn’t make sense to me. I wonder what the backstory is.

I agree. EVs are perfect for an island... roads are optional:

The OEMs have announced more than 120 EVs over the next three years, more than a third of which are the SUVs and crossovers that we in the U.S. seemingly can’t get enough of. Heck, there are even plug-in pickups coming.

Yesterday on Cargurus.com, there were two nice Chevy Volts for $5K. There was also a LEAF for $3K and another for $3.5K.

This.

Nice work, motorcycle companies.

How is outward visibility?

I was wondering the same thing. Why unplug the charging station from the outlet when you can just unplug the the cord from the EV?

We used to spend $260/month on gas (six month average). We got a commuter EV, parked our gas car, and our electricity bill increased $45/month. The savings basically covered the cost of leasing the EV.

Can’t wait to see you do this.

I love the high beltlines, the high hood, and thick pillars of modern cars. Who needs excellent outward visibility?

Good luck, David Tracy. We are all cheering you on. Tom - you’re a saint.

1st Gear: Here’s how I see it: it’s not an either EVs or charging stations question. You need both, and you need charging stations to not only be installed, but to be clean, safe, and working when the EV driver arrives. This sounds obvious, but basically only Tesla (despite their many other problems) has figured this…

240V charging (“Level 2" in EV-tech speak) maxes out at 19.2 kW. You could wire up a home charging or workplace station that approaches that. However, the entire setup and handshake system (“J1772" in EV-tech speak) has been created to reduce current to the lowest common denominator: 1. EV, 2. wiring/circuit/breaker,…

Totally agree. Note on #3. Make sure all three sprayers are on the same side, otherwise: circular firing squad. 

I’m right there with you. We would snap up a Trailhawk 4xe in a second. If there is no Trailhawk 4xe, it looks like the off-road package is only available on the Overland... so Overland 4xe with the off-road package.

Make mine an L Trailhawk 4xe... pretty please, Jeep.

There’s no fence with a gate around the parking lot? Many post offices have easy access uncontrolled public parking out front, and around back - gated, controlled access for the mail vans and loading zones.

Hat tip for the Divco reference!