Subj : Re: EVs
To   : Avon
From : poindexter FORTRAN
Date : Thu Oct 26 2023 06:35 am

-=> Avon wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-

 Av> On 24 Oct 2023 at 09:25a, poindexter FORTRAN pondered and said...

 pF>  Buying a range extender was a bridge vehicle for me, a way to test the

 Av> How does this device work? Is it a unit you take with you to plug into
 Av> your EV to add range?

It's a 2 cylinder, 650cc engine. It runs a generator that charges the
battery and is built-in to the car. You can turn it on manually, or
it'll automatically turn on when the battery gets down to around 6%.

 Av> I've yet to experience that but the Kia brand (I'm guessing the BYD one
 Av> also) seem to have updates coming out from time to time. I think I may
 Av> be able to download and apply them via USB to the vehicle.

BMWs have a paid service that includes voice roadside assistance, map
and software updates and the ability to manage your car from your phone.
I'm assuming as long as you're paying for the service you're getting
updates for the software. Definitely the maps.



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