Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

Related to EV although not directly. VW software division (with 6000 design staff) is pissing off VW CEO with their piss poor performance. Projects are late, over-budget and don't work properly. The C-suite in the software division has been completely purged. I doubt that will improve things in the short run. They definitely needed to make some changes as the software is really letting the hardware down and keeping people away from their ev's.

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Ioniq 6 is starting to be spotted in the wild. Very polarizing looks. Some people love it. I could live with it as it seems to be a good vehicle but I'd close my eyes when walking towards it. It looks like someone bought all the stick on spoilers off aliexpress and put them on the car. Mini whale-tail is just weird imo. All probably useful aero but still weird looking.

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GreyGhost said:
Ioniq 6 is starting to be spotted in the wild. Very polarizing looks. Some people love it. I could live with it as it seems to be a good vehicle but I'd close my eyes when walking towards it. It looks like someone bought all the stick on spoilers off aliexpress and put them on the car. Mini whale-tail is just weird imo. All probably useful aero but still weird looking.

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What is Hyundai smoking when they're designing wheels? My neighbour has an Ioniq 5, and again, hideous wheels.
 
klr_guy said:
What is Hyundai smoking when they're designing wheels? My neighbour has an Ioniq 5, and again, hideous wheels.
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Wheels are responsible for a lot of aero drag. You want a little airflow to cool brakes but not much. Sadly that really cuts down on design possibilities. I don't think I've seen a set of aero wheels that look good. The tesla ones look decent until you put the aero covers on and then they are also meh.

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GreyGhost said:
Wheels are responsible for a lot of aero drag. You want a little airflow to cool brakes but not much. Sadly that really cuts down on design possibilities. I don't think I've seen a set of aero wheels that look good. The tesla ones look decent until you put the aero covers on and then they are also meh.

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I believe Tesla claims a 5-10% drop in range without those covers.

Lots of people take them off during city driving, and put them on for longer trips. They also help with curb rash.

As for the Ioniq6…that thing is pushing 70k…
 
My ICE VW has conceptually similar aero rims, helps with gas mileage as well... :)

As for Tesla fit and finish, they have multiple factories these days, not sure what is made where but the hit and miss could by factory specific? Early on all the ones I saw were awful. Most of what I see these days is decent.

Funny story, a buddy was a big Mopar guy, he bought one of the first "new" Chargers with the Hemi V8 (he was very excited). The fit and finish on the front body lines were so bad I thought the car had been in a major accident, hit in the front corner and poorly repaired (really bad). He complained to the dealer, they said what do you expect it is a Chrysler! Not sure but I think it was made in Brampton??? So not just Tesla...
 
Chrysler during the Cerberus ownership era was a disaster. Fiat spent money on improvements (yes, really...Bramalea got major paint shop upgrades). I recall seeing interior parts destined for early LX cars (Cerberus era) and couldn't believe how cheap they looked. They do interiors much better now.
 
Went to test drive my buddy's Tesla Model 3 SR / RWD, and here are my first impressions:
1. Instant torque and goes like stink
2. A tad louder inside than I expected it, but could be the tires
3. Firm ride, sporty...but with all the weight you can feel the body wanting to roll through corners
4. Great tech, but as it's all in Chinese...I didn't mess around with it...I think I turned it off.
5. Cheap feeling interior, but comfortable seats
6. Creaks and rattles (car is a 2020) but couldn't tell which were the car, or which were kids' toys left in the back
7. Appears to have way more space inside than my Volt (edited this one in) in both front/back seats.

Overall...I'd def consider it as a contender for a next vehicle. Having gone through my list of cars...creaks and rattles abound.

But overall...it feels like an expensive economy vehicle, rather than a cheap luxury vehicle (except the drivetrain, that's top notch).
 
I'm closing in on 30,000 km on my Bolt (in just short of 9 months). No squeaks or rattles, no faults, and the bumpers are still attached. LOL

It's been in the shop three times ... once to put on the winter tires, once for new summer wheels and back to the original tires, once for the seat-belt pretensioner recall (which was a short job done while I waited).
 
Brian P said:
I'm closing in on 30,000 km on my Bolt (in just short of 9 months). No squeaks or rattles, no faults, and the bumpers are still attached. LOL

It's been in the shop three times ... once to put on the winter tires, once for new summer wheels and back to the original tires, once for the seat-belt pretensioner recall (which was a short job done while I waited).
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If you were in the market for a new vehicle and had the space and money would you wait for an ultium vehicle or get a bolt EV

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Brian P said:
I'm closing in on 30,000 km on my Bolt (in just short of 9 months). No squeaks or rattles, no faults, and the bumpers are still attached. LOL

It's been in the shop three times ... once to put on the winter tires, once for new summer wheels and back to the original tires, once for the seat-belt pretensioner recall (which was a short job done while I waited).
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Same question as @Scuba Steve, and I'm trying to set up an appointment with Chevy nearby for a test drive of the EV/EUV.

The GTI calls me, but I want to test all the other options before that time comes. It's supposedly 12-18 months for the M2...but if any of the few people in front of him bail...his wait time moves up a few months.
 
Brian P said:
If you're anywhere in the Brampton/Georgetown/Caledon area, you're welcome to take mine for a rip.
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You've got the regular Bolt or the EUV?
 
Brian P said:
If you're anywhere in the Brampton/Georgetown/Caledon area, you're welcome to take mine for a rip.
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I'm in mid-Mississauga, but if the opportunity arises I may take you up on that offer (assuming it was to me and not @Scuba Steve).

The Honda dealership texted and emailed me yesterday 'how much do you want for your Volt?' to make a deal. Chevrolet hasn't responded yet.
 
Normal one, but for test-drive purposes, there's little difference. The normal one is a little bit lighter, the turning circle is a little bit shorter, and the range is theoretically a little bit longer due to better aero and less weight. The EUV has more rear seat legroom and you can get some fancy stuff not available with the regular one (sunroof, leather seats, SuperCruise).
 
From a driving dynamics standpoint I'd likely prefer the normal one. From a visual standpoint, I prefer the EUV.
 
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