Mtns2Skies
Final Approach
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It was time for us to replace our AWD Ford Fusion due to some life circumstances, and it was getting older and was going to need some money to keep going... We were between a few vehicles, a new Jeep compass, a new Bronco Sport and a used AWD Ford Mach-E all fit the bill. After test driving them all, the Mach-E just felt like an entire different class of vehicle, more akin to driving a Porsche Cayenne or Audi Q5, than an EV Ford Escape which it really is. The acceleration was unreal, cabin comfort unrivalled with how quiet it is, and it handled very well for its size and weight.
I was torn for a bit between standard vs extended range, but it seems like added inefficiencies with extended range really just eat into that range and you don't get much extra for your money. For our "mission" the standard range works perfectly fine. Any trips that will require recharging will be fine to take a small break for food along the way... or in reality will be better suited for the ICE truck that we would have taken anyway.
To top it off, with declining gas prices and slow EV sales, the floor is dropping out on used EV pricing and we were able to pick up a "used" one for an incredible steal.
There's quite a bit to EV ownership, maybe more than I expected at least in the winter here. There's extra steps like pre-conditioning prior to winter drives, and some maintenance items I didn't expect like changing out the 12V battery every few years. I also am still going stir crazy waiting for my level 2 charger to arrive so I can get it wired up. Level 1 just isn't enough in these temperatures.
I'm taking things slow, especially until I have a level 2 charger at home. Figuring out how much range drops in the cold as well as getting around to trusting it not to strand us... but so far it's an absolute blast and couldn't be happier (though I am tired of this COLD). Will report back later once I've had it more than a day .
I was torn for a bit between standard vs extended range, but it seems like added inefficiencies with extended range really just eat into that range and you don't get much extra for your money. For our "mission" the standard range works perfectly fine. Any trips that will require recharging will be fine to take a small break for food along the way... or in reality will be better suited for the ICE truck that we would have taken anyway.
To top it off, with declining gas prices and slow EV sales, the floor is dropping out on used EV pricing and we were able to pick up a "used" one for an incredible steal.
There's quite a bit to EV ownership, maybe more than I expected at least in the winter here. There's extra steps like pre-conditioning prior to winter drives, and some maintenance items I didn't expect like changing out the 12V battery every few years. I also am still going stir crazy waiting for my level 2 charger to arrive so I can get it wired up. Level 1 just isn't enough in these temperatures.
I'm taking things slow, especially until I have a level 2 charger at home. Figuring out how much range drops in the cold as well as getting around to trusting it not to strand us... but so far it's an absolute blast and couldn't be happier (though I am tired of this COLD). Will report back later once I've had it more than a day .
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