From the Federal Trade Commision website:
Do I have to use the dealer for repairs and maintenance to keep my warranty in effect?
No. An independent mechanic, a retail chain shop, or even you yourself can do routine maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. In fact, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty...
Not always true.
A good example are the 0% financing or $xxxx cash back deals. You can't get both.
Often the advertised lease deals are subsidized in the same manner - you can certainly sign a lease after negotiating a price, but you may not get the subsidized lease deal (lower money factor...
ummm... No
There are redundant ways the power is cut when disengaging the charge cord. They all happen long before you could "yank" it loose. I assume you're worried about an arc as the connection is broken. Most of the problems with compatibility people experience with specific EVSE/car...
After driving an EV thru several seasons, you'll find that the "happy place" for the battery pack is likely to be around 72 degrees. While Joules is on the right track with warming the components, he missed the biggie of the battery pack itself.
In cool/cold weather, the capacity and...
Leases must be at least 36 months to get the California rebate.
Implementation of the income changes (from the flat $2500 for everyone) is anticipated late in the first quarter of 2016
The income cap for the $2500 rebate will be:
Individual: $250K
Head of household: $340K
Joint: $500K
Lower...
As a general rule of thumb, you want a zero down lease.
1) With a lease, your "down payment" is simply prepaying the monthly lease payments - there is no interest or other savings
2) You have no "equity" in the car. If it is stolen or totaled, you lose your $5K. (If you read your lease, your...