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I did this a few weeks back en route to Utah. Between LA and Las Vegas only charged in Victorville and Baker. Made it from Baker to LV with a lot of juice to spare. Baker is a weird spot, but that RV parking lot is pretty much all we've got. Make sure you're aware of who you pay as there are...

True, but being a tax credit you must also have adequate tax liability to realize it. Just like leasing our cars, the solar leasing company should factor the tax credits and rebates into your lease price and it should be reduced accordingly. My lowest quote to purchase a system was $17,000...

That's pretty similar to my situation. My average efficiency is 3.3mi/kWh without concentrating much, but I've been driving hybrid/EVs for over 7 years now. It does sound like you might be using freeways for these short jaunts? That is a really good way to kill efficiency since you will spend...

Our solar system covers 100% of our household usage and 50-75% of our EV charging for both cars, meaning a very small electric bill since the EVs charge at a discounted rate from LADWP. We run our central AC heavily during the summer (it's the valley so non-optional) and our house is about 1750...

That's your problem. The GOM (Guess-O-Meter) is basing your range on the poor efficiency you're achieving (not a reduced capacity). Driving reasonably (not super-conservative) and avoiding excessive top speeds should get you at least 3.3mi/kWh fairly easily. What do your average driving...

I'm an LADWP customer, I was the 7th person to install an EVSE under their rebate program in 2011 (back then it was $2000!). The only issue was that at the time they required a separate meter, and I had to wait almost two months for said meter to get to them. The inspector just put shims in...

Take a look at this thread: http://www.myrav4ev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=13752#p13752

I believe the G48 is actually a fairly common BMW fluid, so a BMW service center should also be a good source.

Passed 6500 miles yesterday. Had the car since March of this year. No trouble so far even with a road trip to Utah.

+1. You'll be happy you did later on. This won't be the last EV you ever buy. For us, I had a 40A and 20A circuit installed when I got my LEAF 3 years ago. I thought I was future-proofed, but now with the RAV4 EV and FFEV I wish I'd installed at least a 50A and 30A breaker, or ideally 2x50A.

In California an item can't be subject to both sales tax and use tax, only one or the other. If use tax is paid then there is no obligation to pay sales tax and vice versa. Also, in California you pay use tax to the state as the person who puts the item into service whereas sales tax is...

The RAV4 is our long range car. Our other car is a Focus Electric which has half the range. Before the RAV4, we had the Focus and a LEAF and did fine with that arrangement too (mostly thanks to CHAdeMO infrastructure). That said, if I were forced to buy an ICE for road trips and whatnot I'd...

It was - but not until after they made and sold a few so there are some to be found used.

Have you thought about a Transit Connect Electric? Here's one in Idaho: http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Ford-Transit-Connect-Electric-d2198#listing=77820166 You might also be able to find a Ford Ranger EV if you're patient. They come up for sale a few times a year and can use an adapter...

This exact problem was just encountered by Translink and City of Vancouver officials last week. The SkyTrain, which is the backbone of the Vancouver transportation system had two major disruptions only days apart (I was actually stuck on a train during one of them!). SkyTrain is a completely...

I won't be there in person but please add my voice to this. With an impending move to Vancouver I have a feeling that I'll be driving to Washington for service anyway. I should be able to just squeak in there on a full charge.

Hi damirbl, This is actually the forum for the electric version of the RAV4. I'd recommend checking out www.rav4world.com for questions regarding the regular RAV4. I do believe that the speedometer plastic is not user-removable on most cars to prevent possible tampering with odometer data -...

I've noticed this as well though never really put it all together. I'm pretty sure the LEAF acts the same way and I think my old Prius did too.

You could think of it as mental air conditioning given our ~100 degree temperatures down here. Actually, I'm thinking of this because I've been working on Canadian immigration paperwork (I'm Canadian, sponsoring my partner) this week and they encourage you to get all your proverbial ducks in a...

Hey Doug - how was your experience with the RAV4 EV in the snow? How much range did the snow tires take off? I think my biggest concern with the RAV in the snow would be the low ground clearance and hitting something with the battery pack - any major issues there?