Robster59
Tour Rookie
I have a Skoda Superb iV which I've used for towing a caravan without any issues. No way at the moment an electric car is up to the task without lots of stops.
The all things EV chat thread
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Ethan
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Just placed a (fully cancellable) order for a Genesis GV60 EV.
Edit: I haven't driven it yet, but asked the sales guy about boot space and he told me he had already tried his golf bag in the boot!
Edit: I haven't driven it yet, but asked the sales guy about boot space and he told me he had already tried his golf bag in the boot!
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PJ87
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I've been pricing up a 5 year lease on a Tesla model y...
I have to keep stopping myself pulling the trigger...
Ethan
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I looked at Tesla, but didn't grab me. Great charging infrastructure, for sure.
PJ87
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It's mainly the shape and size for me. It would make the perfect replacement for the big car in a couple years
Maybe that new MG ev second hand to replace the Corsa then I'll be full EV
Tinkerman
Member
I took my golf clubs to the MG dealer last week and couldn't fit them in the boot of the MG ZS without taking the seats down, so currently considering the Kia Niro EV instead.
Missus doesn't want anything wider than the 5008 we have right now so that's ruling out a lot of the new models which seems to be wider than that (about 1830mm).
Given the lead time on home chargers, am considering using the standard socket in the garage until a proper unit can be fitted.
I can get the car through my business so weighing up whether to lease or purchase outright.
Would love to hear any tips!
Missus doesn't want anything wider than the 5008 we have right now so that's ruling out a lot of the new models which seems to be wider than that (about 1830mm).
Given the lead time on home chargers, am considering using the standard socket in the garage until a proper unit can be fitted.
I can get the car through my business so weighing up whether to lease or purchase outright.
Would love to hear any tips!
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
If can get buissness then 100% lease
How far do you drive a day?
Most people could just use the plug rather than wall charger just takes longer
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
As an aside to this, drove a Skoda Enyaq yesterday, very similar to the Ioniq5 decent motor.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Really? I thought the shape was so different I counted it like as a different category almost
But that's good
That one is on my list
cliveb
Head Pro
Did you try them in the MG5?
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
Top one be the Skoda Enyaq
Middle one be the Hyundai Ioniq5
Bottom one be the Kia EV6
pool888
Assistant Pro
Considering the low depreciation on EV's (although that could easily change so a bit of a gamble) buying outright could be cheaper. After 2 years and 12K miles in the Model 3 I traded mine in for 97% of the original purchase price.
Tinkerman
Member
No, didn't really come across that one. Good call though, that would work. Will have to go back and take a look at onr
Tinkerman
Member
Good to know about the plug, thanks!
It's only really local travel, so may 5-15 miles a day and then 3-4 long trips a year (airport runs and the south coast, which is about 3 hours).
Buying outright is what I have advised by the accountant due to the high residual values available when selling. I can see the appeal of leasing though, as tech will no doubt move on quickly.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Oh easily 100% that's manageable on the plug
I do 50 miles a day and get to charge at work off a 3 pin
Long as I charge for my entire shift I never need to charge at home
However I'd still fully recommend a home wall socket for ease of use and future proofing
If I charged at home using my granny cable it would take longer than the hours I get cheap but I have my charger set up to give me 5 hours at night
So that's potential for 35 kw a night at the cheap rate
I've never needed more yet
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
how much of those residual values are due to covid and the knock on effects of supply of some parts meaning a fall in supply of new cars etc. not saying they wont still be strong but be surprised if residual values are as high as a percentage of initial cost in 3 years time than they have been of late, expect from a maths perspective the calculation is actually quite close
road2ruin
Q-School Graduate
That would be my concern. I ordered the Ioniq 5 in November with an original delivery date of February. It’s slipped a few times and now looking like July/August. I’m in a couple of FB groups and there are people in my position who are now buying second hand and paying around the list price for new but they just don’t want to wait. Once the supply side is sorted I can’t see the resale values maintaining this level.
My other worry is the unknown of what tech will look like in 4 years? The Ioniq 5 already has an MY23 which has a larger battery and so more range. That’s just since I ordered. I didn’t want to risk high depreciation so I’ve leased this time round.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Saw this at the weekend parked up in a car park - https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-30/ - Great looking EV
Really for the first time it tempted me to look to switch cars sooner - then I saw the range advertised is 124 miles.. so my question here is, would I even get that?
I commute down the motorway every day, 18.8 miles door to door (per trip) with usually about 10 ish miles of city driving thrown in as I potter around at lunch or when I get home.. Throw in heated seats for the winter etc.. will 124 be enough?
Thoughts please!
Really for the first time it tempted me to look to switch cars sooner - then I saw the range advertised is 124 miles.. so my question here is, would I even get that?
I commute down the motorway every day, 18.8 miles door to door (per trip) with usually about 10 ish miles of city driving thrown in as I potter around at lunch or when I get home.. Throw in heated seats for the winter etc.. will 124 be enough?
Thoughts please!
Take 1/4 off that, that could be generous. In winter it will be more, probably 1/3.
124 is feeble.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Annoys me they even make them tbh
Same with the old golf e
It's before they take ev serious
Now look at I'd 3 etc with 200 miles
Now your talking
