Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-10 Thread Mike Scott via EV
Spark also has DCFC available, so initial statement that no compliance cars have that is wrong. First compatible charger in my area is conveniently located halfway between me and SFO. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 6:12 PM, harry henderson via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: what about the chevy spark?

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-10 Thread Bruce EVangel Parmenter via EV
There are and will be low-volume/limited-production EVs that will or have a Combo css Level-3 quick-charging option. The BMW i3 EV, Chevy Spark EV, 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, +more to name a few. But there has been little to no public Combo css L3 EVSE installed. Mike, if you are saying

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-10 Thread Mike Scott via EV
From Plugshare: Volkswagen Group of America PlugScore 9.3 Ports Wall Outlet (120v), EV Plug (J1772), CHAdeMO DCFC, SAE Combo DCFC Stations ChargePoint Wall Outlet (120v), EV Plug (J1772) Custom Ports 30A 240v Address 500 Clipper Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 9:14

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-09 Thread Peter Eckhoff via EV
Hello Harry, The Spark EV is a Compliance Car. It is only being sold in California and Oregon. If you live in one of those two states, you may want to consider it. It also comes with a pack comprised of A123 cells. Personally, I would not touch a GM product after what they did to the EV1

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-08 Thread Rick Beebe via EV
Smart ED: ~377 (=25700/68) Leaf: ~427 (=32000/75) i3: ~511 (=43000/81) Tesla-S: ~337 (=7/208) ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-08 Thread Michael Ross via EV
Excellent points. All renewable installations have to have this sort of accounting. Building for peak use is often unreasonable. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 11:05 AM, Robert Bruninga via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: I don't know if your metric is the right one to use, but for the Tesla, I think

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-08 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 8 Jul 2014 at 11:05, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: For an extra $500 per hour for a 30 minute highway charge? I don't think so. I've read this over 4 times, and I'm still having trouble understanding your point with it. I guess I'm still missing something. is it worth an extra $26,000

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-08 Thread Rick Beebe via EV
I can agree with this statement: The smart EV driver who understands the real value-promise of EV's where they do best (overnight charging and daily use) actually looks for the smallest battery that meets their routine needs, not the biggest but the rest of your argument is pretty fanciful. The

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-08 Thread Ed Blackmond via EV
On Tue, 8 Jul 2014, Rick Beebe via EV wrote: The smart EV driver would buy a leaf for $32,000 or a Smart ED for $25,700 and spend $40 a week to rent an ICE car for their Washington to NY trip instead of spending $40,000 extra for the Model S and having to cool their heels at some truck stop (in

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-08 Thread harry henderson via EV
what about the chevy spark? harry Albuquerque, NM current bike: http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1179 current non-bike: http://evalbum.com/1000 On Mon, 7/7/14, brucedp5 via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Subject: Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are

[EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread brucedp5 via EV
After seeing many misinformed newswires on that topic, that did not state where EVs are available and at what price so the public can compare, I thought I would put together this post. I encourage comments and evdl members to post similarly of what EVs are available and their prices in their

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread Michael Ross via EV
They are offering a deal to employees of the UNC system where I work, to buy Leafs at deal cost. I could get a bare bones one for maybe $22K - $23K. But that was very uncertain when I tried top pry information from a dealership without actually completing the paperwork and visiting. I found the

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
No iMiev? Even though sales are low, I would consider them a non-compliance car. Peri -- Original Message -- From: Michael Ross via EV ev@lists.evdl.org To: brucedp5 bruce...@operamail.com; Electric Vehicle Discussion List ev@lists.evdl.org Sent: 07-Jul-14 8:44:00 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread Jamie K via EV
Note that the LEAF is currently rated at 84 mile EPA range, not 75. Taking that into account, and if you look at the actual price people are likely to pay post tax incentives, the LEAF currently has the lowest cost per range mile of those three EVs. Cheers, -Jamie On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread brucedp5 via EV
With a little help from my friends, I am corrected: according to http://www.nissanusa.com/electric-cars/leaf/charging-range/range/ The Nissan LEAF® can get you 84 miles on a single charge. [*] Speed, topography, load, and accessory use can significantly affect the estimated range. So,

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread Jamie K via EV
Good points, and no arguments here on using EPA range for the sake of camparison even though YMMV. However the actual consumer cost of each EV is post tax incentive, which, to make an accurate comparison, cannot be ignored. Purchase cost per mile range is a useful metric for comparison when

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread Ben Apollonio via EV
I know it's not a 'true' EV, but definitely don't forget the noble Chevy Volt. At just $34k before tax credit, it provides decent EV range (unlike the other PIH), decent performance, a coddled battery that will last forever, actual back seat and trunk space (unlike the puny Leaf), and

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread Michael Ross via EV
I have seen 2 Volts in my life, one yesterday. I must say it is a pretty nice looking car. At $34K it costs about double what I am willing to put into a car. Cars don't deserve that much IMO. But there you have it, I am a cheapskate. Waiting for used. On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 8:47 PM, Ben

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread Jamie K via EV
On 7/7/14 6:47 PM, Ben Apollonio via EV wrote: I know it's not a 'true' EV, but definitely don't forget the noble Chevy Volt. At just $34k before tax credit, it provides decent EV range (unlike the other PIH), decent performance, a coddled battery that will last forever, actual back seat and

Re: [EVDL] What serious EVs are available, at what price how do they compare?

2014-07-07 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I don't know if your metric is the right one to use, but for the Tesla, I think that using the 85 kWh battery as a more robust solution is what I would use. Using your method of calculation, it also compares favorably. ~356 ($94390/265) Sent from my iPhone On Jul 7, 2014, at 9:53 AM,