EV Show Rooms

[G. David Felt]

Discussions about the EV dedicated show rooms such as Tesla, Rivian, and more.

My Local Ford Lincoln dealership was always in one place with Lincoln no more than a foot note compared to the Ford Auto's. Lately Harrison Ford Lincoln has started construction on a dedicated EV Lincoln Show room. Will have to grab some pictures and post them. Excited to check it out.

Lynnwood Porche is a new dealership and I see they were installing the Chargers front and center to the dealership this week. Will have to also grab some pictures and post them. Excited to check out the New Rivian dealership that is opening soon by me so I can actually test my large size body in one.

[Drew Dowdell]

I saw a news item that Fisker is opening some “EV Lounges” in premium markets. I’m not sure what that’s going to entail. I’m following Fisker a lot closer recently because I think the Ocean might be our replacement for the 300C in a few years 

[Drew Dowdell]

I am thinking about opening an EV page on here with links to things like home charging, EV-specific tires, Apps for locating chargers, and ideally, a news feed of any EV-related news, a list of which companies are using which standard (and when any change goes into effect). 

What else do you think it should include?

[G. David Felt]

16 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I am thinking about opening an EV page on here with links to things like home charging, EV-specific tires, Apps for locating chargers, and ideally, a news feed of any EV-related news, a list of which companies are using which standard (and when any change goes into effect). 

What else do you think it should include?

 Right now Tesla and GM seem to be the only ones that are offering home charging management, but others are talking about it too, so might be good to have a list of those companies offering home power management and if it allows V2H.

[Drew Dowdell]

1 minute ago, David said:

 Right now Tesla and GM seem to be the only ones that are offering home charging management, but others are talking about it too, so might be good to have a list of those companies offering home power management and if it allows V2H.

Fisker and Rivian plan to offer it in an OTA update.

[ccap41]

Not sure if this really pertains to this topic of not buuuuuut, my local Ford dealership has 3 Mach-e's and 1 Lightning right now.  It seems kind of odd for a small town of ~10,000 people. Yeah, we usually get these but it seems odd to have so many EVs all at one time. The Mach-e's have been here for probably 2, maybe 3, weeks, at this point. The Lightning has only been there for a few days. 

After going to the dealer's website, it looks like they have two more Mach-e's "in transit". 

The Lightning is apparently a Pro, which I thought were reserved for fleets only...? 

They have $1,000-1,100 in rebates on these EVs as of me writing this. 

I find it funny the description on their website for the Lightning Pro. ?

[Drew Dowdell]

11 minutes ago, ccap41 said:

Not sure if this really pertains to this topic of not buuuuuut, my local Ford dealership has 3 Mach-e's and 1 Lightning right now.  It seems kind of odd for a small town of ~10,000 people. Yeah, we usually get these but it seems odd to have so many EVs all at one time. The Mach-e's have been here for probably 2, maybe 3, weeks, at this point. The Lightning has only been there for a few days. 

After going to the dealer's website, it looks like they have two more Mach-e's "in transit". 

The Lightning is apparently a Pro, which I thought were reserved for fleets only...? 

They have $1,000-1,100 in rebates on these EVs as of me writing this. 

I find it funny the description on their website for the Lightning Pro. ?

"Fleet" can really mean anything. A plumbing business with three trucks qualifies.

I wonder if there is any ADM on them. A lot of times it won't be reflected on the website, it will be a sticker next to the monroney in the window.

[ccap41]

32 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

"Fleet" can really mean anything. A plumbing business with three trucks qualifies.

I wonder if there is any ADM on them. A lot of times it won't be reflected on the website, it will be a sticker next to the monroney in the window.

This is how it's showing on their site. To me, it doesn't look like any ADM.

[Drew Dowdell]

12 minutes ago, ccap41 said:

This is how it's showing on their site. To me, it doesn't look like any ADM.

Well, if it is a dealer that you pass by on occasion, stop in and peek at the window sticker and let us know.

[ccap41]

13 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Well, if it is a dealer that you pass by on occasion, stop in and peek at the window sticker and let us know.

I'll have to do that. I have to call them up and check on a recall issue anyway and see when they can get me in. I wonder if they'd let me take one home overnight as a loaner vehicle...that'd rock. 

[Drew Dowdell]

21 minutes ago, ccap41 said:

I'll have to do that. I have to call them up and check on a recall issue anyway and see when they can get me in. I wonder if they'd let me take one home overnight as a loaner vehicle...that'd rock. 

Keep dreaming lol!  you'll end up in an old fusion or escape.

[ccap41]

2 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Keep dreaming lol!  you'll end up in an old fusion or escape.

Hahaha I certainly won't expect it but it can't hurt to ask! 

My last rental from Ford was an EcoSport...

Last rental from Lincoln was an MKX or Corsair. I've had both but I don't know the order. 

[G. David Felt]

Two really good reads that I wanted to share here:

Charged EVs | EV charging is changing, Part 1: How automakers' disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms - Charged EVs
 

Charged EVs | EV charging is changing, Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector - Charged EVs

[G. David Felt]

Seems the list keeps growing for EV NACS support.

More automakers plug into Tesla's EV charging network | Reuters

[G. David Felt]

Very cool that the EV rebates for new and used as well as Leasing vehicles becomes an instant rebate at the dealership starting in 2024.

EV tax credit becomes instant dealership rebate in 2024: Here's how (greencarreports.com)