Electric Hummer updates on prices, availability, etc.

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

The Tesla semi consumes less than 2 kwh per mile when loaded. I can't imagine that the pick up type trucks would do worse than that, when hauling.

The NEC only requires 41% of total capacity to be provided to each pedestal, not 60%, unless the numbers have changed. They should change that imo, and that would not be easy to retro fit. It is even worse on the 30 amp side of life.

On the other hand is the scenario where the EV would be used as a power source for the campground. In point of fact, I'm not back feeding--but I do use load support all the time, "dialing down" my consumption to 24 amps, and that eases the burden on the campground.

If I were a future campground owner, I'd definitely be looking at watt meters on every site. Stick in your credit card to connect.

The building I am in was built in 1963. It had 43 apartments, each with only a 40 amp service. The main fuse for the building is only 1000 amps. It is, by today's standards extremely under powered. I was able to more up to a 70 service--but to do so I had to pay for 11 disconnects and reconnects. The building manager told me that no one else will be allowed to upgrade unless the main feed to the building is increased.

The funny part, is that because of the upgrades I did, I used the least amount of power of anyone in the building.

1000 / 43 =~ 23 amps per apartment. A ridiculously low number.

The positive part is there is a powered outlet for me to park in, and it can be switched on and off from inside my condo. 15 amp charging for a vehicle, at this stage in my life, is all I really need. There are also 3 charge points at a local hotel within my field of vision from my home. At the moment, they are free. The city has 87 charge points available, and most of them are also free.

Seasons Greetings to you all!