Recent content by j79guy

Speaking from Northern British Columbia, my experience was completely different. I too have had two Subarus and two Audis, all with all-wheel drive. Each winter I put snow tires on my cars and the all wheel drive cars have been great. I took delivery of my FFE last fall, and purposely drove...

Fluke: Northern British Columbia. -23C here this morning. I don't scrimp on the heat/comfort, but do try to use it wisely. With a fresh charge in the morning, my in-dash display is indicating a useable range of 60Km total. I have no reason to doubt this, as when I drive approximately 30km...

-20 celcius here, my indicated range has been reduced by 60%. I park my car in a heated garage (+5 C.) and pre-heat the car on-plug for 5 minutes before leaving for work. At work, the car is kept on-plug, but parked outside. Cold plus ice radials are range killers. My commute is short, but I...

Back to the OP, is the heater a range killer? Certainly, but it depends on where you live and how severe your driving conditions. Up here in Northern British Columbia, I don't skimp on the heat. For the price I paid for this car, I'm going to be comfortable, so the climate control gets set at...

Hey all, winter hit with a vengence here, 4" of snow on the ground, and daytime high of -4 Celcius. (25 F.) I've not been skimping on the heat, I keep the climate control set at 21 C. (70 F.), use the seat heaters and rear window defroster. Typical highway speeds of 95kmh. (57mph.) My...

redEV: Kind of. Purchased my FFE at Richport Ford, in Richmond, BC However, I live in Fort St.John, BC, about 1200 km North of Vancouver. I had the car delivered here, post dealer prep. I won't see many electrics on the road here for some time to come! Slyastro: Yes, my experience with the...

Make mine No.2 in Canada. (BC) Took delivery a couple weeks ago, I too am curious as to total number sold in North America. I see the Honda Fit EV has been released, and perhaps this will shake up the EV car market a bit by raising exposure. From what I can tell, the Fit is not to the same...

Deposit made May 05, final payment made last Monday, Aug 06, and delivered to my local dealer today. Maybe the first one sold in Western Canada. (?) Slyastro beat me to the first in Canada, so I have to brag where I can. Frosted Glass. Leather. Robin Sipe.

Well, nothing yet to report as to A/C (I pick my car up on Wednesday, June 27th.) but I'm sure going to see how things work this winter. I may have the most Northern FFE (Until one shows up in Alaska.), and it does get cold here. No doubt in a few months, I'll be reporting on the opposite end...

I think a mistake has been made here. That should be MY car! Congrats, I hope it turns out to be all you expect from it. Robin Sipe.

@ff: Sounds exactly the same as my experience, only on the Canadian side of things. I searched for a qualified dealer, colour (Frosted Glass.) and leather seats. Found one on order with VIN already assigned, should be delivered the first week of June. (Maybe.) No one had placed a deposit yet...

Thanks, Downloaded my window sticker, interesting to compare the Canadian version vs. American. Robin Sipe.

I would agree with Marta's assessment, but obviously you will find out first hand when it actually arrives. My latest update from Ford of Canada states that "my" car will be assembled May 21st, with a June 05th delivery to Vancouver, BC. I remain optimistic, but reality says it may be later...

I did. As a mental excercise, two years ago I converted a 1998 Chevy Cavalier to DC electric. 144vdc nominal system, using 12 AGM automotive batteries. 1kW Zilla controller. Mazanita Micro charger. Warp 9, 9" dc motor. Kept the original flywheel and 5-speed transaxle. No kit for a...

My car's status update as of today. (Delivery to Vancouver, BC Canada): Here is the most up to date status: Looks like it’s getting built on the 21st, and it’s ETA is June.11th at our dealership. From the look of it, everything has been on schedule thus far, so I expect this to be pretty...