“…I suspect the next-gen Volt would be here by the time I could replenish the battery from the garage outlet.” You suspect? Does that mean you haven’t bothered to test it? If so, I’m appalled that yo… (View Post)

Given reports that Tesla has forced owners to sign NDAs in order to get warranty repairs, I don't entirely trust surveys of this sort. (View Post)

Same warnings flashed for me earlier in the week when temps in SF "plunged" to the high 40s. I don't think it's a big deal. If anything, I see the warning when a tire drops by 5 psi as a po… (View Post)

The i3 locks the J1772 connector to the port when the central locking system is engaged. But the feature has proven controversial in EV circles because it makes charger sharing more difficult. BMW ro… (View Post)

Yes to brakes service. Standard BMW protocol: brake fluid change every two years from the manufacture date. That plus a two-year vehicle check are the only scheduled maintenance. The drive/battery sy… (View Post)