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UI refresh #141

Open kallisti5 opened 2 years ago

kallisti5 commented 2 years ago

The UI could use some modernization. I'd like to see more technical information over so much space used for a picture of a charging plug.

Here's my Bolt EV for an example:

Screenshot_20220618-103638_Open Vehicle

I think the space could be better utilized

dexterbg commented 2 years ago

While the UI certainly can use some modernization, you're relating to the most basic view configuration here. The InfoFragment adapts to the current status and available data and can already become a bit crowded during a charge with a vehicle providing all metrics.

Also, adding more info to a UI generally isn't necessarily good for normal users. IMO the main UI should be kept simple, focusing on the info & controls of most common interest. More detail can be provided on additional pages / optional overlays.

For example, the battery SOH & capacity info is a detail a normal user isn't interested in, except when buying or selling a car. Therefore it's located on the additional vehicle info page reachable via the dropdown menu.

Regards, Michael

kallisti5 commented 1 year ago

@dexterbg any thoughts on putting the overall battery SoC on the car page? I could see the Car page having an overview of everything, and the Battery page giving a more detailed view of Battery stuff (SoC, Temp, etc)

Using this example, adding the SoC would enable a "one page summary" of everything about your car. 2

Moving the "buttons" along the right side might be a bit cleaner as well instead of overlaying them on the vehicle.

kallisti5 commented 1 year ago

Example mock up: mockup_1