Electric Vehicle Forums - After a month

Well, I’ve owned it for a month now so here are my observations/likes/dislikes

Dislikes –
Instruments are hard to read in direct sunlight
Instruments cannot be dimmed to a very low level – the backlight just seems to cut off
Owner’s manual is confusing
Weak heater compared to my Explorer
Controls for operating the lights and wipers are confusing

Likes –
Mileage -- I’m getting 30 – 32 mpg. 30 on my daily commute of 34 miles round trip (50 % interstate). I drove it from ColoSpgs to Breckenridge last weekend. Before I left I reset the trip computer. Round trip mileage was 32mpg (speed was 60 – 70 mph) as indicated by trip computer! I’ll calculate again when I fill up. The HiHY ran on electric only from the top of Hoosier pass to Breckenridge city limits.

Power -

Space –

General wants –

I should have sprung for the limited with the wizzy display

An EV only mode (as does every one):angel:

Driver selectable driving profiles such as city, highway, and mountain. This would allow the power management system to better optimize battery charge and mileage.

A smaller key that I could keep in my wallet as a backup.

A way to charge the main battery pack on demand.
Why you ask. I have a condo in the mountains which is at the end of a long uphill stretch. I am concerned that the main battery will have a fairly low charge state when I shut down the ICE. The HiHY will remain parked for several days in sub zero temps in the winter. I am concerned about there being enough charge to start the ICE on a 20 below morning after this time period.