I really like the Maverick. Rented one a few weeks ago. Perfect size.
It really is the perfect all around vehicle.
And the Ecoboost version is WICKED quick for what it is. I ran one a few weeks ago in my Si. I was shocked. I lost. Lol.
As much as 1/3 to 1/2 depending on outdoor temperature.
Lucky you. Donāt expect it to last if all your neighbors get EVs too.
- Miles are not what degrades the batteries, itās time. 12-15 years and youāre looking at new batteries that cost $5-7,000.
- Iām happy for you. Anyone living in an apartment, particularly if they park on the street canāt.
- Again, Iām happy for you. Most charges take 30-45 miles minutes ā¦ and thatās if there is no one in line ahead of you. I on the other hand, have never needed more than ten minutes to top off with gas.
- No they donāt. Iāve never needed a software upgrade for any vehicle I have ever owned. What you describe sounds like warranty upgrades because of an error in the original programming.
- I know several people who installed fueling stations at home. And the fuel company delivers when they get low. No road tax either, if you tap in an emergency generator, which over a few years, pays for the set up. But most people donāt need to because as I said, there are usually half a dozen or more gas stations within five miles of their house.
Two years ago I sliced through my extension cord with my hedge trimmer. 
I have been very pleased with the battery life of DeWalt. It wonāt outlast a tank of gas on my Stihl, but it will do any job I have had in the yard on two batteries (one 9 Ahr, the other 6.) This sprig for example, I took down a 10-inch Birch, delimbed it, and cut it up to stove length pieces on about 1/3 the use of the 9 Ahr battery. I fairly have more demanding use than that anymore.
- The avg American keeps their car for 8 years.
- EV might not work if you are in an apartment. Just like a full size gas/diesel might not work with an apartment
- Not with a Tesla supercharger or any 250w or above charger. Unless they are completely empty and going to completely full.
- Any car built in the last 10-15 years have software that may need upgrades with the ECU.
- Forgot you are in Alaska. Seems like a silly use case for just gassing your commuter car. But if you had a farm.. sure.
Cost me $400 to purchase and install a charger at home. Cost me like $8 to charge at home.
I have a 2015 Mazda 6 manual transmission. I never got a software update. I guess I could if I go to the dealer, I just never did. I have no problems.
The con of my Worx Nitro chainsaw is the battery life is short. It uses two 20V batteries to achieve the 40V. Thatās what they use on their weaker chainsaws. The motor for the Nitro I have is powerful. Chain speed is 40mph, more than twice their other models. So it drains those batteries really quick. Thank God for Chinese knockoffs.
Again, Iām happy for you. What should we tell the apartment dweller who parks on the street?
Wouldnāt they just charge before they parked?
The same thing we would tell an apartment dweller that wants a full size gas pickup truck. āIt may not work for your living situationā
Charged them where? @PurpnGold is talking about charging on his home charging system.
Bingo!
But that applies to all EVs, not just full-size pick-ups. All gas vehicles get their fuel at the same place.
Correct. If one lives in an apartment they wonāt have that same convenience that an homeowner would have. Even if the apartment has chargers, they would be shared with others.
Most apartments do have the space for a full size pickup or large SUV. Just like most apartments donāt have chargers so an EV might not be as convenient.
Thatās my point. Apartments have constraints with certain cars, that homes donāt have.
Most city dwellers live in rentals. Are landlords in the habit of providing such amenities to their tenants?
Yes, and as I just said, most city dwellers live in rentals.
