totally agree. P&L is great, but cash flow is critical.
Cost accounting is the devil's greatest trick.
When do you think you will buy a 100% pure electric vehicle?
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Cost accounting is the devil's greatest trick.
Have you had any issues with your 4xe? I rented one for a week and put it on my short list for next purchase, agree about the difference in driving compared to ICE wrangler both in terms of power and also perhaps the extra battery weight benefitting the ride. It appears there are plenty of used and new 4xe sitting on lots. Unsure if early versions going back to 2021 had any issues compared to the latest model.
If they made them in the gladiator configuration at 4xe would be at the top of my list for what I'm going to buy in the spring.
No issues so far (only 4k miles on it) and love it. It does make some weird noises when in hybrid mode (battery + ICE working together) but no idea if that's normal as I've never had a PHEV before. The only minor drawback is that while its a big vehicle, the hauling space in the back is really limited. But I would easily purchase again knowing what I know now. FYI I've gone about 3k miles on batter and 1k on gas. Filled up 4 times so far and getting around 1,000 miles per tank (17 gal tank size).
I’ve got a 2022 4xe Rubicon and haven’t had any issues. That said, I don’t think I’d get a ‘21 just because it was the first year for it and there were some issues worked out.
Value has fallen quite a bit on used models because of incentives on the 2024, which has some nice upgrades.
They won't. Fuel supply will go down instead. The world doesn't allow oil prices to bottom out.
Sorry if I missed it already; have they started doing much with EVs that have basically a solar panel top?
Was wondering if that had come far enough yet to actually provide anything substantial for some extra charging when parked at work or other location that does have somewhere to plug in?
My first guess was you just wouldn't get enough out of it to justify the cost of adding it as part of the car build. But I have not done a good job keeping up with EV tech.
Was wondering if that had come far enough yet to actually provide anything substantial for some extra charging when parked at work or other location that does have somewhere to plug in?
My first guess was you just wouldn't get enough out of it to justify the cost of adding it as part of the car build. But I have not done a good job keeping up with EV tech.
I hope my make believe kids live to see the day that gas stations don't exist.
Not enough space to really make a difference. Joe Rogan asked Elon this in the podcast. On the other hand, he mentioned that 100 miles x 100 miles of solar would power the U.S. Of course storing that energy is the biggest issue.
It doesn't work.
They tried it years ago to run a fan...that wasn't enough.
I believe Fisker is doing it now, but an entire year in the sun gets you like 1500 miles but it has to literally be in the sun and perfect conditions.
Yes or stable. Right now what keeps fuel prices high is the refinery capacity,
I also think electrical costs are going to go up significantly in the near future due to demand. Infrastructure costs money and the US doesn't have it.
We go to Okoboji 20+ weekends per year. Including in the winter. We park outside. Not sure how long it would take to charge on normal electrical circuit. The 4XE is something to consider as currently we drive a Durango(500 mile range). We go round trip without filling up. It wouldn't have the space of our Durango, but is maybe something that could work.
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I guess I associate a truck with towing. Maybe hauling rock or materials in the bed. I have seen a lot of negativity on the towing with a Lightning. Not sure if there has been anything on the hauling of a 1/2 ton of materials in the back. Otherwise, it's just a glorified Subaru Brat.
I have a diesel Cummins to pull my 5th wheel to Ames. a $100k Lightning can't do that.
I see there is a 24 Jeep Cherokee. That'll be something to consider for me in a few years when they are used.
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A whole list of PHEVs that can do what he's asking.
I just did a build and price on their website. I chose the cheapest and only added the tow package. It was $62655.
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If you own the property you park at, adding a 14-50 outlet would allow you to fully charge while you were there.
I appreciate this smooth humble brag. Boji 20 wkends and camper for tailgating Kudos to you good sir!
