<p style=”text-align: left;”>Glad you are enjoying your car fwippers – it is a learning curb for all of us – but I hope for most a happy one.</p>
I have just charged my car to 100% – interesting how much the predicted range changes with different comfort modes ie a/c on off just driver various rates of fan etc.
I checked all this then went to unplug – it was locked – had to refer to manual to discover button that I must have changed from auto to lock – took about 10 mins to realise my error – but much better when it dosnt really matter.
Yes I agree the tech can seem a little daunting – but I think it seems very well thought out – lots of ways on the ultimate to control temperature without a major hit on battery ie sun roof to release heat + ventilated cooling seats, tho it seems to require some fan input – heated seats and steering wheel.
One thing I have concluded tho is it would be very easy to get into a max miles at any cost – it has provided many creature comforts to make long journeys easier – to my way of thinking it wouldn’t work for me to max miles at the cost of comfort.
So understanding the best balance of speed temperature and comfort is key.
I will be happier when I have charged the car away from home – planning route, ensuring I have alternative charging options due to, not working or unavailable – but most importantly stress free – I don’t won’t to be worrying about charging or maximising miles at the expense of comfort.
The Kona ultimate is well equipped and capable of a good mileage at a sensible price – I intend to enjoy the comfort and pleasure of driving as well as getting a balanced acceptable range – but yea I’m loving it ???