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Sep 15, 2023 | 07:45 PM

#6811

Striker223

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Originally Posted by patgilm

That’s disappointing about the Lucid, I was hoping it would be better than the S since it is more of a luxury car. I drove the i7, it drove really nice.

No one has made a proper luxury EV yet, some have tried/gotten somewhat close but it will take the Germans to do it. I am betting Bentley will be the first.

Sep 16, 2023 | 07:36 AM

#6812

SW17LS

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Originally Posted by mmarshall

Bitkahuna has a point. On your trip to Beckley, there are at least three Tesla-Grade super-chargers on I-66, four or five along I-81 down to Lexington, and three or four more along I-64 to Beckley.

Where? I have done a lot of research into this and that’s just not true. There is one in Staunton and that’s it and none on 66.

Where did you see all those chargers?

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Originally Posted by patgilm

That’s disappointing about the Lucid, I was hoping it would be better than the S since it is more of a luxury car. I drove the i7, it drove really nice.

Yeah I liked the Model S a lot more.

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Originally Posted by Striker223

No one has made a proper luxury EV yet, some have tried/gotten somewhat close but it will take the Germans to do it. I am betting Bentley will be the first.

The i7 is a proper luxury EV. It’s amazing. The most enjoyable car to drive I have ever driven.

Sep 16, 2023 | 04:09 PM

#6813

mmarshall

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

Where? I have done a lot of research into this and that’s just not true. There is one in Staunton and that’s it and none on 66.

Where did you see all those chargers?

At the Dodge dealership (Just kidding)

No, seriously, the Google-map that Bitkahuna posted last night (post #6807) showed a number of Tesla-Grade chargers along or close to 66, 81, and 64. You won't see them all at first......you have to blow the map up and zero in on detail.

https://www.google.com/search?sca_es...E,lf:1,lf_ui:4

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Sep 16, 2023 | 08:01 PM

#6814

SW17LS

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Originally Posted by mmarshall

At the Dodge dealership (Just kidding)

You realize you can’t use Tesla superchargers for a BMW right? If I wanted a Tesla there wouldn’t be an issue. None of those are anywhere near where I travel either but there are Tesla superchargers a plenty.

Fact is there is only one non Tesla high speed charger.

Sep 16, 2023 | 10:04 PM

#6815

mmarshall

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

In an effort to address the charger-compatibility problem, more and more EVs, in the future, are likely to adopt the Tesla-spec charging-ports. GM, from what I understand, has already announced this.

Sep 17, 2023 | 05:54 AM

#6816

geko29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mmarshall

In an effort to address the charger-compatibility problem, more and more EVs, in the future, are likely to adopt the Tesla-spec charging-ports. GM, from what I understand, has already announced this.

This is true. But BMW has not. And last I checked, the i7 is made by BMW, not GM. So if Steve wants to buy an i7 in 2024, the availability of Tesla superchargers is irrelevant to him.

Sep 17, 2023 | 07:03 AM

#6817

SW17LS

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Originally Posted by mmarshall

In an effort to address the charger-compatibility problem, more and more EVs, in the future, are likely to adopt the Tesla-spec charging-ports. GM, from what I understand, has already announced this.

That doesn’t help me now when I’m deciding if I want a BMW I7. I’m not somebody who will just buy a car for a specific situation, I want the car I want. I think BMW likely will sign on to the NACS (Tesla charger) standard like their competitors but that’s not enough to be a factor for me now since it hasn’t been announced yet.

If I was interested in an EQS this wouldn’t trouble me because they will have access to superchargers in 2024.

I have a friend who has an iX he has had for a year and he loves it, but this is an issue when traveling. They took his iX to the outer banks on vacation and charged it at the house they rented, with a normal plug it took 9 days to charge lol. That would be me in WV with an i7…not gonna work lol.

But that shows you how much he loves that iX, they have a full size Range Rover also and he chose to take the iX with a kayak on the roof.

Last edited by SW17LS; Sep 17, 2023 at 07:13 AM.

Sep 17, 2023 | 03:21 PM

#6818

Toys4RJill

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

The i7 is a proper luxury EV. It’s amazing. The most enjoyable car to drive I have ever driven.

Saw an i7 today. Not a fan of all black, but it really has a presence. Looks substantial. And I really think it’s great that one can choose between a V8 or an electric powertrain, I would personally choose the V8. Too bad no V12.

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Sep 17, 2023 | 03:33 PM

#6819

AJT123

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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

Saw an i7 today. Not a fan of all black, but it really has a presence. Looks substantial. .

It was a 7 series I saw yesterday, not sure EV or ICE (I like how they look the same) but yes I agree with you. Not pretty, but GTF out of its way.

Sep 17, 2023 | 05:21 PM

#6820

Toys4RJill

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Mercedes S580 looks good too, in a less beefy manner. Audi A8 is weak looking

Sep 17, 2023 | 05:25 PM

#6821

LexFinally

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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

Mercedes S580 looks good too, in a less beefy manner. Audi A8 is weak looking

I guess I'm the only one, but I'm a big fan of the restrained yet classic look of the A6 and A8. The new BMW 5's and 7's are much too fussy for me, and I think the 7's nose is a graceless block that belongs on a pickup truck.

Sep 17, 2023 | 05:51 PM

#6822

Toys4RJill

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I like the A6. I think it’s the perfect size and design. A8 I dunno, the fake/unfinished tail pipes.

Sep 17, 2023 | 07:29 PM

#6823

SW17LS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

Yeah there is a presence to them for sure.

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Originally Posted by LexFinally

The A8 is too pedestrian looking. It just doesn’t look like a flagship sedan, you can definitely make an argument that the 7 is over the top, but if I’m spending $135,000 on a car, it needs to look like it cost $130,000. The A8/S8 doesn’t, it looks like it could be $60,000.

Sep 17, 2023 | 07:48 PM

#6824

bitkahuna

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

Where? I have done a lot of research into this and that’s just not true. There is one in Staunton and that’s it and none on 66.
Where did you see all those chargers?

my post 6807?

also checked and there's a supercharger 5mi. n. of beckley.

of course that doesn't help with a bmw. in that case i'd pay to get a charger installed at your relative's home if they were up for it!

Sep 17, 2023 | 07:49 PM

#6825

bitkahuna

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since EA was paid for by VW as part of dieselgate settlement, perhaps they weren't really committed to it. however, hopefully its reliability will improve a lot soon.