No, I have a Model 3 performance and the wife has a Renault Scenic.
1 Like
Exactly this.
The Ioniq was a pain, as its range was sub 200 and it charged slowly. That made road trips a hassle.
As long as the car does 200+ on a run, we’re fine.
2 Likes
My car range varies between 260 and 225 depending on driving conditions, including temperature and rain.
That means I have to charge away from home probably around 10 to 20 times per year. I try to just plan journeys to stop for meals and charge simultaneously which is fine for retired me.
I have owned it over 3 years now and have three times charged the car without something else to do, like eat or toilet break, so have certainly wasted far less time than a petrol car would.
If I had to tow or do 250 miles per day without the freedom to combine charging and comfort breaks it wouldn’t be enough but as is it is fine.
4 Likes
My BlueSky feed seems to be full of exploding EVs this morning 
1 Like
It’ll be reet
(That’s the sound of a bloke who’s wife just got her Audi lease shortened and ordered a Volvo)
The whole Pinto Cyber-Truck thing is interestingas it seems to be a comparison on an apples and oranges level.
As I understand it- with my smooth cuntry bumpkin brain- the problem with Pinto was a rear structure that did not provide enough protection for the fuel tank- mounted behind the rear axle.
At surprisingly low impact speeds, the fuel tank was pushed up to and pierced by the rear axle casing causing a fire.
Various solutions were available- a self sealing fuel tank, a shield and reinforced arse end.
My understand of the situation was that these solutions were costed and it was decided that payouts were cheaper than fixes.
As for Cyber- Truck fuck knows- the lack of obvious emergency door operations seems to be a bit of a thing- however I’ve only watched a couple of shitty vids on this.
It doesn’t appear to have a crumple zone either. I suppose this is because it isn’t technically a ‘car’ and it certainly wouldn’t pass as one in the UK due to all the sharp edges and weight.
And it’s plug fucking ugly 
There is of course a difference between recall for potential issues and actual deathy fire occuring.
Collected our new Skoda Elroq 85 Edition today. The Enyaq we traded in was great but with the govt grant and big Skoda discount it worked out well. £5,000 off new price.
Much less spec and size than the Enyaq but same range and all the spec we need. No glass roof, electric rear door, electric driver seat but still a good option. 360 miles range but let’s see tomorrow on the way to Leeds.
15 Likes
So a couple of things. Lovely drive up, with Jan doing the driving. Actual savings on purchase £5.500 not £5.000, fat fingers. At 100% charge it gave us 300 miles, on arrival 41% and 141 miles available.
Cost about £8.00 in electric for the 130 mile trip based on past Octopus rates.
Pretty chuffed for a not too cold day.
8 Likes
EV1; cells and shit:
If you charge overnight and have the 7p rate you should be way under this. I’d check your tariff as the car ownership should allow you to use their “intelligent go”.
1 Like
How’s everyone’s range anxiety doing?
1 Like
Good. I can stretch 34 litres to a distance of 467* miles maximum. Otherwise it is 435-440 miles.
*when I try.
1 Like
Looks a neat little thing. A return to form for VW?
https://www.rangebrook.co.uk/used-jaguar-i-pace-nuneaton-warwickshire-7487883
£13.5k for an iPace that hasn’t been to the moon and back. As much as the electric bit of electric car is a bit Neanderthal, that is a lot of car for the money.
Do you think they’d respray it for that price ? Just askin’, like.
The C5 is back.
2 Likes
Cute as a button; I hope it gets more range in time!
