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Re:Ford's answer to EV supply chain hell: Cheaper batteries by NickNameNick on Sunday July 24, 2022 @04:44AM (#32211579)
Will any electric car let you drive while it's plugged in?

I'm pretty sure Tesla's Rivians get locked into park when the charger is connected.

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Re:Ford's answer to EV supply chain hell: Cheaper batteries by alexisread on Sunday July 24, 2022 @04:21PM (#32217297)
I think you're correct, my Fiat certainly doesn't. That is, however a firmware update away provided the type2 or CCS protocol can distinguish between a mobile or static charger, or be extended to do so. My OP was a slightly off the cuff post to highlight the use of a trailer for say cheap city cars, rather than a removable battery.
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Re:Ford's answer to EV supply chain hell: Cheaper batteries by jsjohnst on Sunday July 24, 2022 @09:16AM (#32213188)
> Will any electric car let you drive while it's plugged in?

That’s what I was wondering too. Like you, I’m pretty sure the major EVs don’t let you drive while charge, but I haven’t actually tried it.

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Re:Ford's answer to EV supply chain hell: Cheaper batteries by danans on Sunday July 24, 2022 @03:03PM (#32216542)
No, even my PHEV doesn't let you drive while plugged in.
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