Author Archives: jpwhitehome

Tesla Roadster spotted in Nashville

Posted on July 12, 2017 by jpwhitehome

With only 2,450 Roadsters sold worldwide, it is very rare to see one in person. Anywhere. Never mind Nashville. It’s thought only 1,500 Roadsters were sold in the US. This is a collectors car for sure. The car is tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Electric Car, SuperCharger, Tesla Roadster | 2 Comments

Another expensive out-of-warranty repair

Posted on June 23, 2017 by jpwhitehome

One morning recently when I unplugged and started my vehicle I saw a warning lamp on the dashboard. I had seen this lamp once several years before after charging at a faulty public charging station. I wasn’t too concerned, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Electric Car, Level 2 EV Charger, Newton Nissan, Nissan LEAF | 5 Comments

RAV4 EV Spotted in Nashville

Posted on June 15, 2017 by jpwhitehome

Seeing a RAV4 EV is much like spotting a unicorn. Especially in Tennessee. Toyota sold just 2,492 of the second generation RAV4 EV’s in the US starting in September 2012 until the end of 2014. (A handful were sold in … Continue reading →

Posted in Carvana, Electric Car, Tesla Model X | Tagged | 3 Comments

BMW 330e spotted in Nashville

Posted on May 30, 2017 by jpwhitehome

It seems hardly a day goes by without me spotting another type of electric vehicle on the streets of Nashville. Today I saw a BMW 330e plugged in at work. This car has Florida tags so may just be visiting. … Continue reading →

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New Battery – 6 Month Status Check – Looking Good

Posted on May 28, 2017 by jpwhitehome

At the end of November 2016 I took my LEAF in to get the traction battery replaced as it had worn out. I have been tracking the status of the new battery using an application called LEAF Spy Pro. This … Continue reading →

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Why did this Audi park in an EV charging space?

Posted on May 24, 2017 by jpwhitehome

Because it’s an EV!! This is the first sighting for me of the Audi A3 e-Tron plug-in hybrid car. I was surprised to learn they start at $38,900 which is pretty decent for an Audi which one expects to be … Continue reading →

Posted in BMW i3, Carvana, Electric Car, Level 2 EV Charger, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S | 1 Comment

100,000 Gas Free Miles!

Posted on December 28, 2016 by jpwhitehome

After 5 1/2 years of owning my LEAF I have hit the 100,000 gas free milestone. Yoohoo! The EV Experience. I look forward to the next 100,000 electric miles. The car drives as well as it did when it was … Continue reading →

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New Battery at 99,000 Miles

Posted on December 3, 2016 by jpwhitehome

End of life for the old battery Even with workplace charging I only had 8 miles to spare on a full charge. Fall temperatures reduced the range from what I was getting in the summer. With a cold snap due … Continue reading →

Posted in BMW i3, Chevy Bolt EV, Electric Car, Newton Nissan, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model 3 | Tagged | 14 Comments

HCA becomes leading EV friendly employer in Tennessee, second only to Nissan.

Posted on November 23, 2016 by jpwhitehome

HCA is a major employer in Nashville, with the recent opening of a new downtown office building in Nashville called Capitol View, HCA now has 26 EV charging stations for the use of employees (14 at Capitol View and 12 … Continue reading →

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JLong extension cord provides access to blocked charging units

Posted on November 12, 2016 by jpwhitehome

I was low on charge when I arrived at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt to attend an AITP meeting. I usually charge my car there during the monthly meetings. This month both Blink charging spaces were blocked by a construction dumpster. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blink, Electric Car, Level 2 EV Charger, Nissan LEAF | Tagged | 2 Comments