08-02-2023, 04:18 PM
graylocks wrote:
In a related manner, a FB colleague performing at a music festival this past weekend was given a Kia EV as a rental. Only vehicle left. She has no previous EV experience. Told her she had to return it 80% charge and the only charger was an hour away (which I think was incorrect as it was the same airport I rented the Tesla from). We tried to help her on FB; myself and others told her about Plugshare or see if the car had a basic charger she could plug in at her destination. She was frantically reading the manual to learn about the car. What nightmare for her. I boned up on youtube before renting the Tesla. The EV learning curb is steep when you need to get somewhere quickly. Rental agencies should not do that to people.
I've heard that the software on the Hyundai/Kia EV offerings is a hot mess. Combine that with a weak charging infrastructure and that's enough reason to stay away.
Loving my Model Y so far. Today's only my second day of driving it (had to drive my old car to work yesterday for reasons), but it's awesome to know I've visited my last gas station and the car itself was delivered in perfect condition.