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    How big of a box can I fit in the back?

    I need to buy a TV soon and since my tape measure is packed up (still in the process of moving) anyone have any idea how big of a box (L x W x H) I can shove in the back assuming the seats are folded down?
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    Carplay Radio Setting

    Yeah in general I would say that CarPlay is just ok. Apple maps gets the job done but I think waze and google maps do a more consistent job of routing me the best way. Having to push the home button, then repush the button to get back into directions is a little annoying too. As is the...
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    Adding DC fast charge after purchase?

    Full charge on a DCFC will be over two hours. I hit 87% SoC in 90 minutes and at that point was adding around 2% per every 5 minutes (16kW charge rate) and I would imagine there would be another taper coming before it hit 100%. I was not willing to sit on the charger for another hour to find out.
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    Carplay Radio Setting

    Guess the one thing I neglected to try was the mechanical home button...
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    Carplay Radio Setting

    Can someone tell me how when using car play you can access the SXM or AM/FM radio settings? I for the life of me cannot figure out how to get out of the carplay screen.
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    Has anyone figured out how to display charge percentage?

    The car itself cannot display this information. You would need to use the mylink app to find this number, which is pretty inconvenient if you want to do it while driving...
  7. K

    Any Phone Vent Clip recommendations

    It seems to hold pretty well, no issues with it. I have a 7+.
  8. K

    Brake lamps when slowing in L mode?

    I believe there is no brake light in D mode. D mode is the equivalent of coasting in a gas car which also does not activate the brake light.
  9. K

    Any Phone Vent Clip recommendations

    I bought the clip from pearl auto, I think it works pretty well. I mounted the phone above the large center screen in landscape mode.
  10. K

    Owners, tell us about the app/connectivity!

    The app is ok, but not great. You can set it to message you if the charge is complete or if it is interrupted. You can change the style of charging (immediate, departure, or departure and rate) but you cannot set a % charge level. The only way to do this is in the car by selecting the "hill...
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    Charge rate 1%-85% SoC on the fast charger

    Posted some charge data on the blog if people are interested. Extremely boring 1.5 hours, I have a video I am trying to edit together later as well. Summary: I sat on the charger for 90 minutes tonight to get a better idea of the various tapers the car undergoes as it is charged. The main...
  12. K

    Finally, it arrived!

    Congrats!
  13. K

    Bolt review driving from LA to San Francisco

    Tons of leg room! - The thin guy
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    Bolt review driving from LA to San Francisco

    Yeah avoid the 100A chargers unless you want to wait a long time. I filter out all the charge point stations since so many are 24kW and I do not feel like spending an entire day at the charger.
  15. K

    How does it handle?

    To me it means the car feels more balanced and tight, slightly harsher ride, more aggressive spring rates, less body roll compared to what I would expect in a non-performance American car. It's like driving a Ford Fusion and then getting in a C class, the C class just feels more composed, more...
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    Another road trip? LA to: ??

    I know the ABB EVgo chargers are classified as 125A 50kW chargers so I feel pretty condifent I will get ~45kW on those. There was some other model charger, I am not sure who makes it but it has a big touch screen, that only did 100A. I have just been checking the pictures on plugshare and if I...
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    Another road trip? LA to: ??

    Since I think I have nothing to do this weekend I figured I might drive somewhere again, maybe just a day trip to collect more data on charging, efficiency, etc. Any suggestions or some really important data people might want?
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    Road trip in the Bolt: Round trip LA to SF

    EVgo forces the chargers to stop after 30 min to ensure people do not stay hooked up after charging. Seems like a flawed position since nothing forces you to disconnect and cars like the Bolt will a lot of times need more than 30 min of charge time. It's a little annoying to get up from your...
  19. K

    No navigation?

    It seems like a perfect partnetship with google/waze to allow them access to the efficiency models and let them handle this for GM.
  20. K

    Hilltop Reserve

    You can set it to happen at home only, away only, or always on/off. I am just glad charging to 90% clears the all the information on the screen that references "since last full charge".
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