Picked up the new Fit EV!
#31
Thread Starter
I've only had the EV for about 3 weeks now but so far it meets all of my daily commuter needs. I can easily get around 90 miles on a full charge. I drive in a lot of stop and go traffic so it doesn't require as much juice from the battery. Weekends are a little tougher sometimes. If we are taking anywhere near an 80 mile round trip drive, I'd rather just take the van. Just don't want that restrictive feeling when we are out and about with the family. It would suck to have to find a charging station while dealing with the kids as well.
My only gripe so far is the whole GPS/radio console is not that user friendly. Maybe it's because I haven't really read the manual on it yet but it shouldn't be this confusing. Also, I wish there was more trunk space. It barely fits 2 golf bags or our baby stroller.
As far as the battery life long term, I'll just have to wait and see how it holds up a year or 2 from now. Honda says they are good for about 6500 charges.
I found a dealer in the Bay Area that will not manage waiting list. Only first come first served. So I am keeping an eye on their inventory list. The last one was spoken for within hours of on the inventory list.
I bookmarked that dealer just to check in to see if a new one is on the list.
I bookmarked that dealer just to check in to see if a new one is on the list.
#32
My wife is now doing her commute in the Rav. She loves it. The only concern I have it the Tesla/Toyota quality on this compliance car. There are many reports of funky computer issues. The "gateway" devices do not always communicate between Toyota and Tesla parts properly. I got a few times of "check cruise control", as it is not working. Others have major issues with car not working because of "gateway" issues. Some even had bad motors.
Other than quality issues, the car itself is great. Very smooth, going beyond 80 mph without even knowing. Very quiet too, as Toyota insultated the Rav like a Lexus (with Lexus thicked windshield too). Basically driving a hot rod in sheep clothing... for all of 151 hp, now if only Tesla provides the software mod to change it back to 310hp.
Other than quality issues, the car itself is great. Very smooth, going beyond 80 mph without even knowing. Very quiet too, as Toyota insultated the Rav like a Lexus (with Lexus thicked windshield too). Basically driving a hot rod in sheep clothing... for all of 151 hp, now if only Tesla provides the software mod to change it back to 310hp.
#33
Thread Starter
Other than quality issues, the car itself is great. Very smooth, going beyond 80 mph without even knowing. Very quiet too, as Toyota insultated the Rav like a Lexus (with Lexus thicked windshield too). Basically driving a hot rod in sheep clothing... for all of 151 hp, now if only Tesla provides the software mod to change it back to 310hp.
On a side note, since I've been trying to maximize the 'unlimited miles' under this lease deal, I've only driven my S once since I got the Fit at the end of Aug.
#34
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I have been strongly considering an EV for a daily since my Altima drinks gas and my commute (25 miles one way) just tripled now that we bought a house. The range concerns me, but maybe there is a charge spot here at work that Im not aware of
That's a slamming lease deal btw.
That's a slamming lease deal btw.
#35
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I don't mean this in a bad way but I recently decided to not deal with EV customers anymore since the wait is out of control and it looks like almost all ev's on the eastcoast are spoken for based on other dealerships ive dealt with. I don't like to waste peoples time and get their hopes up with this car when in reality only maybe 5-10percent of the people are going to get it. The same goes with the accord plug in and hybrid models as well since my dealership is only getting 2 the entire year and im pretty damn sure we'll have more than 2 people looking to buy it.. OVerall I loved the EV when I drove one here but I can see a lot of disappointed customers when they find out they can't get one. To the OP consider yourself lucky sir and enjoy it!!
I have been strongly considering an EV for a daily since my Altima drinks gas and my commute (25 miles one way) just tripled now that we bought a house. The range concerns me, but maybe there is a charge spot here at work that Im not aware of
That's a slamming lease deal btw.
That's a slamming lease deal btw.
I've heard in the cold weather, the range will drop though. I'm in Socal so not too worried about that, but it may be something to take into consideration.
#36
The nice thing about the FitEV is it being so efficient that you could do a quick 1 hr recharge somewhere if you need to. 1 hr at 6.6kwh is maybe about 25 miles extra?
imtigahwoodz
Is your FitEV's range (85 miles?) you are getting from 100% charge or 80% charge?
imtigahwoodz
Is your FitEV's range (85 miles?) you are getting from 100% charge or 80% charge?
#37
Thread Starter
I'd be curious to know if your wife notices any significant decrease in range in the winter months. How cold does it get up in NorCal in Nov-Feb?
#38
I'm looking at a new job with a 100 mile per day round trip commute. That Fit would be pushing it for me if I don't have a charging station at the workplace. Is it totally electric? Are they available in Arizona?
#39
Thread Starter
They are being leased in California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island.
Maybe look into the Rav4EV? I think they have a little over 100 mile range, but even then, I don't know if that would really work out for you either. You'd be pushing really close as well. Check with Marthafokker, he has one.
I think the Volt or a regular hybrid would be best for a 100 mile commute. Maybe look into a NGV? Problem with NGV's is that there aren't many stations around.
#40
Originally Posted by marthafokker' timestamp='1380229375' post='22798484
The nice thing about the FitEV is it being so efficient that you could do a quick 1 hr recharge somewhere if you need to. 1 hr at 6.6kwh is maybe about 25 miles extra?
imtigahwoodz
Is your FitEV's range (85 miles?) you are getting from 100% charge or 80% charge?
imtigahwoodz
Is your FitEV's range (85 miles?) you are getting from 100% charge or 80% charge?
I'd be curious to know if your wife notices any significant decrease in range in the winter months. How cold does it get up in NorCal in Nov-Feb?