InsideEVs Podcast episodes

Domenick

Any chance of you guys getting VWoA on a podcast soon and talk about the software (or lack there) updates for the ID.4 here in the US?
There seems to be movement in Europe for software updates but all we get is crickets here

 

It depends on your local utility. The grid tie payment plan is written down so you'll know what to expect. Off grid doesn't make good financial sense if you have a good grid tie plan.

 

Episode 103: I found it to be disappointing and annoying for providing information on the Ariya

First of all, can you please list the topics in the order that they appear. You have "We Drive Nissan Ariya" listed first in the promo, but it doesn't come up until 55 minutes into the podcast.

I had expected that, if there was a media event of driving the Ariya, that IEV would be the first to tell. No, ironically IEV is at the back of the pack and complains about Nissan being late with the Ariya.

I had also expected that there would have been something the other podcasts and written pieces might have missed reporting and IEV would provide a gem of information. No, that didn't happen.

What we got was your usual panning of Nissan with nothing of interest about the Ariya --not even a video. I don't understand why someone who is flown Business Class to Madrid wouldn't even take a video of their experience driving the Ariya.

As a potential buyer of the Ariya I have really appreciated watching other media's podcasts sharing their experience of the car --even seeing someone touching the haptic buttons and describing what it's like adds so much to my understanding about the Ariya.

 

Perhaps you might share a list of URLs or MEDIA links that impressed you?

Understand I'm very happy with our 2014 BMW i3-REx and 2019 Tesla Model 3. I probably won't spend much time watching other reviewers. However, it might give the team or other fans some ideas.

Now if the kWh / 100 mi is lower (better) than 25-29 kWh / 100 miles we get now, my interest will increase.

Bob Wilson

 

This link has a lot of links to podcasts. I haven't watched all of them: https://www.ariyaforums.com/threads/nissan-ariya-2022-first-drive.290/

Green Car Reports had a couple of good articles:
Preview drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover reboots brand's EVs from the inside out

2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce will make all-wheel drive about more than traction: Tech preview

 

VW in Germany had a presser about the release of 3.0 but we here in the states have heard nothing officially from VWoA.

 

Thanks for your reply, Domenick! Yes, I'm waiting with baited breath for Nissan to release the pricing in Canada. I suspect that will be the tipping point to either "love it or leave it." Hope that they bring back the full stop e-Pedal.

 

From Nissan USA's pricing, you are looking at MSRP of $45,950 USD to $58,950 USD so that's $57,380 CAD to $73,620 CAD before taxes and other fees. In comparison, a fully loaded Hyundai IONIQ 5 AWD long range ultimate w/ freight is $62,150 CAD (before taxes) less the $5,000 CAD rebate. That's a tough sell if the entry trim Ariya ends up being the same price as the IONIQ 5 AWD fully loaded. The Ariya does have a rear wiper so that alone makes it a better value!

 

I looked into the USA vs Canada IONIQ 5 models in greater detail. The entry level Canadian IONIQ 5 RWD model apparently is a 58kWh battery pack with a 125kW motor (standard 168kW RWD for USA) for about $35,850 USD. It's really not exactly the same between countries and that's probably related to government EV rebate requirements.

 

I guess the challenge for Nissan is to have a base model MSRP of $45,000, or less, so that the Canadian Federal $5,000 rebate is available. Here in BC, there's another Provincial rebate of $3,000 available for a MSRP of $55,000, or less.

 

The $5,000 Canada iZEV rebate is expiring March 31, 2022 so I doubt the $44,999 CAD base model max MSRP requirement will be relevant unless there will be a new program for SUVs and trucks. I'm sure Nissan won't have a problem with the $55,000 MSRP requirement as the IONIQ 5 AWD long range w/ ultimate package was approved by cleanBC. Most manufacturers just circumvent the MSRP ceiling by offering options/packages anyways.

 

You gave me a fright with that info but it looks like the Federal program is continuing after March 31st. https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles

 

Great news! That means they are just finishing off the last of the $72.3m top up from Dec 2021, but the bad news is that there's only funding availability of $56.9M as of Feb 2022. $31.09M was claimed for Feb 2022, and if estimating $25M for Mar 2022 deliveries, then there might be $31.9M left.

Those numbers are when car deliveries are being taken (i.e 18.05M for Tesla Model 3 Feb 2022 deliveries). Buyers get the rebate and the dealerships have to apply for the incentive reimbursement (day of delivery). Hopefully there will be a new program after iZEV!