The batteries would need to go on an external wall or a wall in common with another unit so they’d need “architectural” and “safety” approval from the HOA. That’s not likely since I don’t have any statute to force their approval. I might be able to sneak the battery onto the common wall which is technically exterior but hidden by a fence and screen enclosure. They’d figure it out eventually though and make me remove it.

At least the “inclement” weather I’d face down here never comes back-to-back. Hurricanes take a few weeks to “recharge” too 😉

SWFL electrical coop that buys from FPL: ranges from $0.12/kWh to $0.14/kWh corresponding roughly to Feb to Aug. It depends on total monthly usage which goes up during “Summer”. Yearly average is pretty close to $0.14/kWh.

There won’t be anyone home to open the fridge. A closed refrigerator will hold the temperature for four hours. Half hour to Naples (or Port Charlotte if the hurricane hits south of me), half hour to charge, half hour home. Plenty of time.

Top reason? The way it looks. The other reasons were why I bought an EV. Looks is why I bought the HI5.

I was a confirmed Kia fan before (two Optimas, two Niros) and it came down to either the EV6 or the HI5 back in early 22. I just liked the way the HI5 looked better.

Go camping. Or probably “Glamping” with all the comforts of home.

My bad for assuming heat source. I’m “all electric”: stove, clothes dryer, water heater, AC (so technically “heater” too). Without solar (condo board won’t allow), I can’t run my whole house. Even with solar, I’d probably need stationary batteries too.

I’m only slightly jealous of your 240v support. 😉

The problem with that is battery life. Most things using 240v will drain you fast.

That tankless is a power suck. Even worse, mine is a 240v. A conventional water heater is probably better in an emergency because it will hold the heat like a “battery” itself. That’s the only “regret” I have in going with one.

But down here in SWFL, it’s kind of moot. The power goes off, the water goes out too.

My V2L got me through Hurricane Ian very well. I kept my fridge, freezer and internet going for 5 days. Halfway through, I could disconnect, drive to a DCFC 35 miles away to recharge fast enough to get back home before anything warmed up.

I had to sleep in the car (too hot inside and I have a CPAP) so I drained faster. Since then, I’ve wired in a “generator” transfer switch to my main breaker. I can keep the ceiling fan and outlets in my bedroom powered now too.

Unfortunately they don’t include the cabin air filter. It’s not a difficult DIY and a nice replacement filter is $10.

Which kind of amazes me considering how anti-EV the state is. I would bet good money that will change next session.

I’ll renew in February for two years “just in case”, but they’ll probably make it retroactive 😏