EV general discussion

[Beer_MonsterUK]

Just as your comparative here, 10-60% is a huge 17 mins for a fully capable DC rapid, you have been warned!

Hmmmmm, I think that's the average amount of time I spend in a Greggs queue.... Something to think about.

 

[Journey]

Hmmmmm, I think that's the average amount of time I spend in a Greggs queue.... Something to think about.

Pfft, must be a short Greggs queue then.

 

[rodders]

Doh, octopus EV charger install is not until 3rd march, earliest there is.
Luckily can charge at work a bit, but might have to rely on a bit of public for a while too.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

So with my car about to need a fair bit spending on it and having looked at all the options, I’m going to see an electric mini tomorrow

 

[Journey]

So with my car about to need a fair bit spending on it and having looked at all the options, I’m going to see an electric mini tomorrow

Vertu had some nearly new/demo cars on cracking deals end of last month, seems there are a few still kicking about £27k-29k for a Cooper SE Sport [Level 3]

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Vertu had some nearly new/demo cars on cracking deals end of last month, seems there are a few still kicking about £27k-29k for a Cooper SE Sport [Level 3]

Yup, exactly that, will be looking at an ex demo, SE level 3, 1k miles on the clock. When I look at all the prices around, it’s a pretty decent offering. Just 10 mins from work too, so can pop out tomorrow afternoon. Should leave me with a decent bit of money left over and hopefully fewer upcoming bills. Plus I’ve sussed out most of the electric side of things now vs a few months ago when I knew little about them.

3 year PCP I guess, less than I’m paying now. As long as they don’t offer anything silly for mine. Then do I go for a 3 or 4 year deal?

Will be a drive of minis!

 

[chanjy]

Doh, octopus EV charger install is not until 3rd march, earliest there is.
Luckily can charge at work a bit, but might have to rely on a bit of public for a while too.

Only a few weeks, doesn't seem too bad

 

[chanjy]

Thanks for all the replies.

I think the Ford Explorer Premium 77KWH Extended Range RWD is winning for comfort and toys. I didn't like the EV6 seating position, which is a pity because the looks and tech give it a clear edge. The Capri is just sillily big and Skoda's were just meh.

Getting old sucks.

I personally really dislike the new Ford EV design language

As a car I'm sure it's fine though lol

 

[alex24]

I personally really dislike the new Ford EV design language

As a car I'm sure it's fine though lol

Check out the new Puma BEV - it's not based on the MEB platform like the Explorer and Capri. I think it looks great, especially the even larger 'Megabox' in the boot which I've used on previous Pumas to get loads in that had no right fitting in a car of that size. It's also a great drive and has the 'Ford DNA' when it comes to handling. Not as much as the Fiesta but still outclasses its rivals for me in that department. Unfortunately that aspect isn't advertised much, so it's worth a test drive.

Out of the Explorer and Capri, I think the Explorer is better value. They are extremely similar. Many of my colleagues have them and are very happy.

PS - Full disclosure - I work for Ford (the manufacturer).

 

[Terminal_Boy]

So with my car about to need a fair bit spending on it and having looked at all the options, I’m going to see an electric mini tomorrow

That whirring sound you hear won’t be from the Mini, it’ll be from John Cooper spinning in his grave.

 

[Jonnycoupe]

Alec Issigonis would be a better reference…

I think the explorer looks great and MEB is good. Nice mixture, just hope the tyres last longer than the Mach-e!

 

[Simon]

That whirring sound you hear won’t be from the Mini, it’ll be from John Cooper spinning in his grave.

Or the mini power steering pump

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Still not sure if I’m crazy or not, but it should leave me with £15k or so cash left over and no expensive upcoming service.

 

[rodders]

Only a few weeks, doesn't seem too bad

No it's not, like you say.
Just more peice of mine if one's there next to the car to charge it lol.

 

[blueacid]

Still not sure if I’m crazy or not, but it should leave me with £15k or so cash left over and no expensive upcoming service.

Let us know how the test drive goes!

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Let us know how the test drive goes!

I mean I’m coming from a TTRS, so I have to temper my expectation slightly

I’m going to try to keep my sensible head on, I think a slower and calmer car will be good for me.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Heh, bought it. Leaves me with a load of money left over. Unusually for me also added paint, tyre and wheel repairs. Not paint protection though. Collect Monday all being well.

 

[blueacid]

Heh, bought it. Leaves me with a load of money left over. Unusually for me also added paint, tyre and wheel repairs. Not paint protection though. Collect Monday all being well.

Enjoy it! Hope it's still somewhat as fun as the TTRS was

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Enjoy it! Hope it's still somewhat as fun as the TTRS was

It probably won’t be, but it’ll keep me safer.

 

[Journey]

Heh, bought it. Leaves me with a load of money left over. Unusually for me also added paint, tyre and wheel repairs. Not paint protection though. Collect Monday all being well.

Come on the what did they end up giving away with it? The deals were so good last month, also was it the SE Sport or SE Exclusive?