A better path may be to use a solar string inverter they are used for series strings of panels they usually work in the 200 - 600 volt dc input and can therefore run directly from the HV battery and come in many output and wattage configurations. ;) yes I've thought about doing exactly that. Has it...

on the topic of personal CO2 footprint accounting, it is surprising how much of an impact one can do, similar to Oilerlord's situation. I use a rough percentage for a typical US American, our footprint is roughly 34% vehicles, 33% residence and 33% the remainder (air travel, food, work offices ....)...

These units will never be as cheap as home rates unless... yes and no, it's relative. There are a number of variables to consider, but only if you are "obsessive", like yours truly. 1. Because the rate is per minute and the charge rate depends on the pack SOC. Typically, the charge rate i...

So is the current more sane EVgo pricing also the result of CA pressure ? BTWay, stopped for a charge at Chargepoint HQ and their new EVSE station showed 51kw rate into a BoltEV. I was told that the version will also be way more reliable than the current 50kw station. But they are a bit behind produ...

I would disagree about the option for charge target. Lithium prefers shallow charge/discharge, ideally around 50% SOC. The worst would be to hover near 100% on very hot days. It's best to charge daily with just enough kwh for the day.

There is a TOU setting in the Energy/Charge setting

Chevy used to have an advertisement about the aeroshutter on the Volt, to improve aerodynamic. But I have only seen those shutters closed on my Volt in the first couple months of ownership. I have yet to them closed on my Bolt, even in the winter with outside below 40F. May be they are only closed d...

Having a way to terminate charge (with Home Charger) via a SOC % setting would be an awesome enhancement, mainly to prolong battery life. While the Bolt has Hilltop mode, which stops charge at 92% or so; I would rather stop ~50%-75% for most days (particularly when it's over 100F) since I don't need...

I have never seen mine closed up, has any one ? I don't think it works. There were a few Tesla M3 parked in the lot, all of them have the aeroshutter closed shut. It was in Palmdale with 110F outside air, I guess it would be bad if there is a malfunction and the shutters stay in closed position.

Since the Chargepoint app can see SOC%, why isn't there a setting to terminate charging at certain SOC% ? may be there is, and I just haven't figured it out ?
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hello - we live in the woods and rodents have been a real nuisance with chewing on wiring in vehicles. My neighbor across the street rat attack on their Lexus SUV resulted in $3K repair. Another neighbor had damaged to their Toyota pickup and their GM van. A few years back, one got into our garage a...