Mid sized EV suggestions

[tamzzy]

my understanding is generally it is the most reliable jaguar ever made

that's not a high benchmark for JLR vehicles

 

[bigmike20vt]

that's not a high benchmark for JLR vehicles

I genuinely can't comment . it's my 1st Jag and looks like it may be my last as if the concept is anything like the new design language it isn't for me (and I probably couldn't afford one anyway) .

who knows maybe I will have a delayed midlife crisis and get an F Type, I have always loved them .. but there are no other jags aside from those 2 which float my boat.

 

[tamzzy]

who knows maybe I will have a delayed midlife crisis and get an F Type

would look great as a static museum showpiece, or if it was actually at home and not parked up at the dealer's

 

[Jonnycoupe]

Nothing wrong with either of mine - F Type or IPACE and had IPACEs for 5 years so cool your jets.

Petrol V8 is the way to go for reliability.

 

[jpaul]

Skoda Enyaq - I like Skoda's but the much longer warranties on the Kia/Hyundai is attractive.

been discussed before but these long 'warranties' aren't covering infotainment or,say, suspension/mechanical parts suffering normal wear and tear

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(would tesla have payed out on their suspension arms)

insurance cost on the korean/chinese contingent usually less palateable too in qoutes I had;
with chinese turn over of models,do I believe insurance/fiuxing-costs might not increase disproportionately down the line, too.

 

[panthro]

Smart #5 should definitely be looked at.
EQB
Lexus RZ450e
Audi etron 55

 

[Journey]

So what other options should we be looking at.

Not interested in buying new, would probably go for something about 18 months to 2 years old, budget up to about £35k, ideally under £30k.

Not sure if you are buying cash, but 100% worth looking at a new lease as you'll find in 2 years there are a lot more models to chose from used, and you aren't committing to a long term commitment especially if it is your first foray into electric.

You can currently get the Peugeot E-5008 Estate Allure Premium 73kWh for £306 per month (no deposit, 5k miles, 10p excess per mile), probably bigger than you actually want but a heck of a lot of car for the money. They are in stock as well which is a bonus.

If you really want to buy outright and own long term then IMO the sensible choice is a Tesla even if you hate the brand, there are loads on the road, there are shed loads of easy to change cheap parts and upgrades, the value and efficeincy they offer is hard to beat, the warranty is 8 years/120k miles on the battery and drive train on LR models. Kia being the other choice if you want to avoid Chinese brands and need a slightly longer warranty. I'd also look at the EV3 if you are happy with the EV6 boot space as they aren't too far apart, the EV3 is a more boxy shape.

 

[Hodders]

It would probably be cash, but I'll certainly set up a spreadsheet with some leases.

 

[MrRockliffe]

VW ID7 - Although MrRockliffe's story puts me right of both the car and the dealer network.

It’s a fantastic car and when it works, it’s brilliant.

The stress of not knowing if the car will work properly, though, every time I get in it is the real killer.


I think if you bought the car direct from VW you’d be okay, but make sure it’s on the latest software and see if you can find out if it’s had many repairs for electrical gremlins.



In isolation, best EV sub 30k IMO, but in practice you’d need to consider the risks.