[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Llarry

I find myself in a bit of a pickle: My wife has this intense desire for an EV. We've discussed it but she appears to have made up her mind.

This is not the first time that she has disregarded comments/opinions from her husband the car guy. I've explained to her a number of times that all-wheel drive is not a panacea, and a rear-wheel drive car (with proper tires) is fine in all but the most extreme conditions.

So AWD EV it appears to be. I'm researching the Porsche Macan EV as the potential optimum solution, but the prices are . Her current ride is a high-optioned 2021 Porsche Macan GTS so we already know about the "Porsche tax."

For instance, the Macan EV's augmented reality HUD is US$2,530. I'm not aware of a BMW with a similar standalone option, but I'm confident BMWs HUD is far cheaper.

The new Macan Turbo Electric is absolutely awesome to drive and has rear wheel steering as an option and drives amazing and rips to 60 in 3.1 seconds… 💨

I just spent several hours with the car

If you buy one your going to be impressed

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

The new Macan Turbo Electric is absolutely awesome to drive and has rear wheel steering as an option and drives amazing and rips to 60 in 3.1 seconds… 💨

I just spent several hours with the car

If you buy one your going to be impressed

I think the Turbo is out of my price range, but no doubt an awesome vehicle.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Llarry

I think the Turbo is out of my price range, but no doubt an awesome vehicle.

The Macan 4 Electric starts at 80,000

It’s also an awesome vehicle

I have driven both

Lease it

[XutvJet]

Originally Posted by Weather Man

Who wants an EV? Fewer and fewer.

In a notable shift, more than half of Teslas traded in at dealerships during the first half of 2024 were swapped for gasoline vehicles.

Edmunds data reveals that from January to July 2024, 51% of used Teslas were traded in for gas-powered cars, while just 32% of owners moved on to other EVs. If you include hybrids, the number of Teslas traded for vehicles that use some form of combustion fuel rises to 57%.

I think Elon's general craziness and very heavy pollical lean as of late is probably 50% responsible for this. He has set himself to be the next Mike Lindell (My Pillow guy), but on a vastly wider scale. In the words of Luke Skywalker, "This isn't going to go the way you think!" He will be booted from Tesla within a year. He's a huge liability to the brand now.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by XutvJet

New gen ICE Caymans and Boxsters here they come.

The Cayman/Boxster is so good they can continue to use the design they had in place since 2013, make a few minor exterior design tweaks, update the infotainment to current Porsche language and probably not do anything to the drivetrains. They could maybe “up” the 4.0l hp for the GTS to the GT4 level and maybe provide a little more boost to the 2.0 and 2.5 and be done. The 2.0 can easily do 350hp and I’m sure they could give the 2.5 375-385hp while keeping the 4.0 around 420.

[Car-Addicted]

So everyone that doesn't toe the lefty line should be booted out of business. Good to know.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by RM7

The argument: "I can't, so no one else can"...

I mean, I don't really care how much power they put in an EV. I'd like the same amounts of power to be available in ICE cars too, lol. I'm all about equality, give everyone the opportunity to use as much power as they want. An LT7 powered Tahoe for instance would be awesome.

[eugenebmw]

This is not new and it is a continuous problem. Thieves are now targeting electric vehicles – but not the car itself

https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/t...rging-station/

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by eugenebmw

This is not new and it is a continuous problem. Thieves are now targeting electric vehicles – but not the car itself

https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/t...rging-station/

It's not hard to steal an EV car also I read as they can be 'hot amplified' by thieves and putting EV key or whatever in a faraday pouch has no effect.

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by Llarry

I find myself in a bit of a pickle: My wife has this intense desire for an EV. We've discussed it but she appears to have made up her mind.

This is not the first time that she has disregarded comments/opinions from her husband the car guy. I've explained to her a number of times that all-wheel drive is not a panacea, and a rear-wheel drive car (with proper tires) is fine in all but the most extreme conditions.

So AWD EV it appears to be. I'm researching the Porsche Macan EV as the potential optimum solution, but the prices are . Her current ride is a high-optioned 2021 Porsche Macan GTS so we already know about the "Porsche tax."

Update: We've crunched some numbers and my wife has conceded that at this point in our late 70s we cannot afford to buy a 100K car. We own two awesome cars, so we will continue to enjoy them. As a car guy, I will continue to watch the "EV wars" on the sideline just for interest.

Of course if it was just about a BEV we could no doubt find a satisfactory option at less cost, but she is used to her Porsche luxury and performance.

[Mani59]

Hi everyone,

Please could I ask you to stop posting any political related posts which are not allowed. Further such posts will ultimately lead to the closure of this topic.

Thanks, Mani

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

In GB and on the Continent a shortage of HGV/TIR drivers are adding to the unsold EV storage nightmare as there are too few applying to drive lorries to actually move the rising amount of unsold EV's. Some of the causes are that young drivers are looking at this as a last resort in their job search and the difficult and stringent process in obtaining a licence.
https://www.eptraining.co.uk/news/ar...river-shortage

Some of the reasons there is a shortage of HGV drivers which include long hours, awkward agents at delivery point, bad stop offs, no social life and family upheaval.

[Car-Addicted]

So how much does the Green Grift cost?
Yellen says $3 trillion is needed each year to fund climate transition
Yellen said multilateral financial institutions like the World Bank are setting new climate financing targets.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday the world's transition to a low-carbon economy requires $3 trillion in new investment annually through 2050, and that filling the financing gap to reach that level of funding represents the biggest economic opportunity of the 21st century. (for the math challenged that's 78 Trillion without correction for inflation so most likely 100 trillion)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics...ate-transition

“they are flaunting their special status. Hypocrisy is the ultimate power move. It is a way of demonstrating that one plays by a different set of rules from the ones adhered to by common people.”
― Michael Shellenberger, Apocalypse Never

[Car-Addicted]

Still in love with LiPo batteries?
Electric bike battery explodes inside elevator.
WARNING - DISTRESSING FOOTAGE

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Still in love with LiPo batteries?
Electric bike battery explodes inside elevator.
WARNING - DISTRESSING FOOTAGE

RIP poor bloke. Going into a lift instead of using the stairs carrying one of those things is just crazy.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by Weather Man

It's amazing the things early adopters will tolerate.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/451700201003014

i am assuming that is a model x plaid given the price point called out... if they were able to sell that at 150k and now sell it at 88k... it just shows A) how dumb some early adopters are as we are also seeing with the cybertruck which no one wants anymore and B) what a grift Tesla is and what kind of margins they were making...

EVs should be inherently cheaper... its no longer a new technology, we are 12 years in now w the model s... and the cars are super simple and just get simpler and simpler to produce, there is also more competition... a Model 3 should be at best a 35k car lol

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Weather Man

It's amazing the things early adopters will tolerate.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/451700201003014

Cheap and cheerful comes to mind..HOW MUCH again ??

[Mani59]

Hello everyone,

This is obviously a very popular topic however, can I please ask you to respect the forum rules. That means no politics discussion irrespective if you think EVs and politics go hand in hand.

The forum has a strict no religion and no politics rule in place which applies to every aspect of the forum, including this thread.

Continued discussions on politics will ultimately lead to the closure and / or removal of the thread.
Of course I hope it never comes to it but those who continue to ignore the rules may find themselves banned or with restricted access to the forums.

Additionally, you may wish to refresh yourselves on the below post:
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1753661

Thanks, Mani

[M5Rick]

Just read up on a Tesla Plaid S 'track package' that will hit 200mph though this will discharge the battery in about 18 minutes so a quick thrill on the autobahn before looking for the charge station, if you make it

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Just read up on a Tesla Plaid S 'track package' that will hit 200mph though this will discharge the battery in about 18 minutes so a quick thrill on the autobahn before looking for the charge station, if you make it

It would be very unusual for anyone to go 200 mph for 18 minutes on even the Autobahn.

[eugenebmw]

With Most Modern Cars Locked Down, Hackers Turn to EV Chargers https://www.pcmag.com/news/with-most...to-ev-chargers

Not surprising to me at all. Welcome all the EV owners to the cyber world.

Warning: You better not be my neighbor if you have an EV. I can hack into your home charging station and make you pay 100 times as much

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by gblansten

It would be very unusual for anyone to go 200 mph for 18 minutes on even the Autobahn.

Maybe or maybe not but I find the whole thing about EV's unusual.