Recent content by Jiffy

Thanks Stretch. Sounds like what I read before about the 12 volt battery being recharged from the main charger and not the big battery must have been wrong, based on the link you provided (lots of good info there).

From what I understand, the traction battery is used only to propel the car and operate the A/C and Heat; all the other loads (lights, fan, heated seats, infotainment system, ......etc.) operate off the 12 volt battery. I've also heard that the 12 volt battery is NOT charged from the traction...

I received the recall letter (for my 2015 SEL with 1,600 miles) in the mail last week and had an appointment to get the update the next day (Patrick VW in Auburn, MA). I had them do the climate control update as well, and so far so good. The temperature for both driver and passenger remain at...

Is there any indication, other than the position of the switch, that the heated mirrors are turned on? I've been through the manual and couldn't find anything, but it seems like it would be too easy to turn it on and forget that it's on without a light or text or other warning that it's been...

Has anyone purchased or heard anything about the EVoCharge EVSE? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FVE9Z6U/ref=s9_simh_gw_g263_i1_r?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0WKVW2H83M9988DH3WJK&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop It gets good reviews and is reasonably...

FWIW, I have measured the power consumption of the heat pump heater on my 2015 SEL with a power meter at home (Kill-a-Watt) and using the info provided by the ChargePoint EVSE at work. In both cases the car was fully charged and I was pre-heating the car for my morning or afternoon commute...

Hi All - New to this forum, and glad I found it before I went shopping! Bizzle, thanks for that excellent summary of the leasing process. I usually purchase new cars, but given the developing state of EV technology I wanted to be able to take advantage in 3 years, so this is my first lease...