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teslarati97 said:
@Domenick can you let Martyn and Tom know that SolarEdge has a microgrid interconnection device (not exactly a transfer switch) called the Backup Interface (meter-side version and main panel version). Although Martyn's battery will have 5kW continuous output, his 3.8kW Energy Hub Inverter will be the limit and his EV charging will have to be reduced to under 15A at 250V without having to import from the grid.

As for battery options, there are Gen 3 LG RESU Prime (10kWh and 16kWh NCM) or Solar Edge Energy Bank (10kWh Kokam NCM) with "like-for-like" battery stacking (2 for LG and 3 for SolarEdge per inverter). The battery output can also be increased by stacking or utilizing the Backup Interface "off grid" mode workaround. The premium Energy Hub Inverter (multiple sizes) is required for battery (LG RESU 10H/16H Prime or Energy Bank) + backup interface so Tom might have to upgrade his inverter if he's using the SE7600H-US for his 9kW array.
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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[emoji17]
 
bwilson4web said:
If (when) we go solar, it will be independent of the grid. Too many horror stories about utilities raping early adopters.

Bob Wilson
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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.
 
DJP said:
watching other media's podcasts sharing their experience of the car
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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
 
DJP said:
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.
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Point taken about the order. I'd put Ariya first on the thumbnail because I'd used the photo of it. We've pictured Rivian on the thumbnail more recently. I really should be putting timestamps in the description as well, but some Fridays it's hard to find the time.

Tom's post on the Nissan Ariya hadn't been published prior to the podcast, so I didn't have images to share. I should have thought to ask what assets he had, but my prep time was super limited this week and had short notice Martyn, who might usually take care of this aspect, wasn't going to be able to join us.

I think we like the Ariya well enough, especially with the E-4orce powertrain -- I especially like the interior -- but the price dampens my enthusiasm. They're going to have to sell me on this value.
Nissan's electrification roadmap certainly has some good points (I'll share video on that below), especially around solid-state battery with double the energy capacity by 2028, it's still less ambitious with respect to EVs overall than many of its competitors. I realize they think they are taking the best route for the company with a lot of emphasis on e-Power powertrains, but as an EV enthusiast, it's not as exciting as, say, Mercedes committing to be all-electric by 2030.
 
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Domenick said:
Point taken about the order. I'd put Ariya first on the thumbnail because I'd used the photo of it. We've pictured Rivian on the thumbnail more recently. I really should be putting timestamps in the description as well, but some Fridays it's hard to find the time.

Tom's post on the Nissan Ariya hadn't been published prior to the podcast, so I didn't have images to share. I should have thought to ask what assets he had, but my prep time was super limited this week and had short notice Martyn, who might usually take care of this aspect, wasn't going to be able to join us.

I think we like the Ariya well enough, especially with the E-4orce powertrain -- I especially like the interior -- but the price dampens my enthusiasm. They're going to have to sell me on this value.
Nissan's electrification roadmap certainly has some good points (I'll share video on that below), especially around solid-state battery with double the energy capacity by 2028, it's still less ambitious with respect to EVs overall than many of its competitors. I realize they think they are taking the best route for the company with a lot of emphasis on e-Power powertrains, but as an EV enthusiast, it's not as exciting as, say, Mercedes committing to be all-electric by 2030.
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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.
 
DJP said:
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.
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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!
 
teslarati97 said:
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!
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The starting MSRP is $53,450, so $45,950 only after the Federal tax credit, if you can take advantage of it. Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $43,650, so that's a pretty large chasm. The Ariya with e-4orce AWD starts at MSRP $58,950, where the Ioniq 5 is $56,745, so it's much more competitive in that configuration.
 
Domenick said:
The starting MSRP is $53,450, so $45,950 only after the Federal tax credit, if you can take advantage of it. Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $43,650, so that's a pretty large chasm. The Ariya with e-4orce AWD starts at MSRP $58,950, where the Ioniq 5 is $56,745, so it's much more competitive in that configuration.
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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.
 
teslarati97 said:
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.
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Yeah, we don't get that smaller pack Ioniq 5 in the US. Yet, at least (no idea if we will or not).
 
Domenick said:
The starting MSRP is $53,450, so $45,950 only after the Federal tax credit, if you can take advantage of it. Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $43,650, so that's a pretty large chasm. The Ariya with e-4orce AWD starts at MSRP $58,950, where the Ioniq 5 is $56,745, so it's much more competitive in that configuration.
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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.
 
DJP said:
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.
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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.
 
teslarati97 said:
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.
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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
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DJP said:
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
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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!
 
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