I remember my first time. I was the first user of the first QC in Melbourne, Australia.
I was feeling guilty the while time that I was hurting the battery. LOL.
Now all I think about it that it's free. ;)
I agrees the Japanese owners would have much more than anyone to tell. There are so many blogs for the imiev I get tired searching then google translating lol!
Completely bias article/author. I submitted my comments to the article and offered up the correct route he should have used with the locations of the chademo chargers he should have used etc and he 'moderated it'.
Jerk wad, on purpose, make an EV look bad sort of person it seems.
Rant over, ;)
I must say his review annoyed me.
Clearly his first EV experience, if not, it was another 'on purpose' effort at pointing out the cars limitations that all EV buyers are generally aware of before they make their purchase.
His "adventure" would have been substantially shortened had he used the...
With the 2010 i-MiEV check the charge port...
I know the Australian delivered models do not support the SAE J1772 plug/connector. I don't know what specification they are but they are not compatible with most public charge stations.
This will become a problem when the the 2010s leased here in...
With my current feed in tariff for my solar system of .66c per kwh and an off pear usage rate of .14c per kwh (for 100% green power) it makes no sence to charge outside of off peak. And I ring want to be using a regular power point to do the charging I wanted an EVSE, which I have and it does...
LOL!!!
Australia... No tax credits, no subsidies, no incentives. Recomended retail price of $48,800 plus on road costs.
Some news ones are now advertised for $29000. So you should be able to understand my excitement for the used prices of $22000.
If it were $10000 we would have 4, just...
True, AU model doesn't have the remote and this is why I didn't buy the car as I've mentioned before because of the charge timer options.
But now as Don said he can see why the comparisons to a golf cart have been made. Admittedly our version is small very small and narrow but inside it doesn't...
I love looking at this car. And have to say that our AU/EU/Asian version may be smaller but looks so much better! Sorry to all the North Americans!! ;)
I think the most disappointing thing about the AU spec i-Miev not having the remote is the in ability to set the timer for charging to take advantage of off peak power rates. That is probably the only downfall of the car.
Excellent price. So luck to get one in the colour you wanted.
I took that demo from Chadstone home to make sure it would suit my needs if I purchased it and it passed with flying colors. Your going to love it!
So where are you located?
Greg!!!!!!
Congrats on the purchase. I'm so excited for you. I love the i-Miev!
I'm in Melbourne also but I purchased a Leaf. I just joined up after about a year of lurking over this forum because of you.
Where abouts in Melbourne are you located? I'm south west... Point Cook.
Can you spill...