Recent content by TomGriff

I've had my R1S out a couple times now (in places my Subaru could never have even dreamed of going) and am very happy with off-road performance. I just got back from LaDee Flats OHV in Oregon - no issues with traction and it was rather muddy, even did well on steep clay ruts. I think you are...

I'm with USAA in WA state, oddly enough Rivian R1S is about $250/6 mo cheaper than 15 MS 70D. Not entirely sure why.

I rented a M3 and it had the standard portable cable 120/240v with adapters. Worked well no issues.

WA, a state that says it is pushing for EVs, has instituted $225 in annual fees to renew tabs. Below is what it will cost to renew my tabs for my Model S. I think more states will follow suit in some way or another, they will have to offset the loss of gas tax funding as EVs become more...

I think you are correct. For me price was a huge factor in reservations. I reserved in spite of the looks, which might grow on me when I see one in person, not sure. My kids aren't sure they want to be seen in one. I reserved because Tesla made/makes the best overall EVs and at 50K for a dual...

I think you got it with number 2, that makes the most sense.

Rivian has a manual charge cable release, pretty easy to access, provided the connections hadn't fused.

Because I charge while I eat (as I've gotten older I no longer eat while driving), buy coffee and go to the bathroom, there really is only maybe an extra 10-25 minutes every 300 miles during road trips. Based on how I travel, stop and charge, if I had a newer EV (pre-refresh batteries charge...

The reality is that price is a barrier for most people. While new EVs are comparable to some segments of ICE vehicles, there are currently no cheap three row vehicles or cheap mid/large family cars out there. There are good values on used small/compact hatchbacks (Bolt and Leaf) with decent...

Appreciate the motorcycle thoughts, much like EVs in general, there isn't a single solution for everyone. An e motorcycle that could meet my needs would be pretty cool, but I'm guessing we are years away from something like that. It wasn't that long ago though that an EV wouldn't have met my car...

No electric hookups in the national forest I ride -...

I spent a career around boats and ships (and still do). It isn't going to be able to be useful in wind or current without some modifications. It may float, but not sure how valuable that will be if your only forward/aft movement is from the tires. Any side current is quickly going to sweep it...

I come from an offroad/dual sport/adventure riding background and I think that is a sizeable piece of the motorcycle market. I often ride 100-150 miles between gas stations with nothing between - it will be a long time before those small, remote towns get public EV charging. Until then electric...

If someone had a name, there are many free sites that let you find a ship based on its AIS signal. You need a name, an official number or call sign. I often use https://www.vesselfinder.com/.

Owning a Tesla and non-Tesla, I see very little reason to take a non-Tesla to a SC. Our experience with EA has been good and I can't think of many routes in WA/OR where SC access would change which car I took. Very curious to see how the tesla to CCS connection is going to be made and how...