Soldato
Watched that the other day too and i keep being more and more impressed with the MG5, 200 real world motorway miles seemed fantastic.
When are you going fully electric?
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Watched that the other day too and i keep being more and more impressed with the MG5, 200 real world motorway miles seemed fantastic.
yes - some mg5 reviews criticized rear suspension/ride (the biggest criticism I really retained) but hyundai (rising star like kia) kona's have the same torsion beams -
- the power of brand advertising.
suv - ev's down the line they could carry across the taxation strategy for petrol and replace g/km by wh/km ? spookey
How much will road tax will be for electric lorries in uk ?
Germany honestly taxes ev's based on weight after grace https://kfz-steuer.wiki/en/electric-vehicle-tax-germany/
- the power of brand advertising.
suv - ev's down the line they could carry across the taxation strategy for petrol and replace g/km by wh/km ? spookey
always have chagrin - road tax is currently more than my ~200 insurance.
How much will road tax will be for electric lorries in uk ?
Germany honestly taxes ev's based on weight after grace https://kfz-steuer.wiki/en/electric-vehicle-tax-germany/
Yes - EV drivers and range concern due to slow refills. Dont think many cared about range in ICE. You could get a ncie two seater to get long range but then youd need two to move the family.
As said there are benefits to bigger cars, with more drag, that outweigh range deficit. As said many times, 200miles is prob enough for 95% of journeys so dont really see the issue.
The Audi Q4 eTron would be my choice
enough for 99% of all journeys made apparently.
Soldato
I would happily buy an EV but I would want a 350 to 400 mile range, not because I want to do that sort of mileage in one go once in a blue moon, but because I don’t have a drive way so would have to charge using public charge points. Having to charge it up once every 2 to 3 weeks is a manageable faff to my life, having to charge every week puts it into the too much hassle column
Honestly wonder what the long term solution to this is going to end up being. One of the massive benefits to an EV to me is the ultra easy and convenient way that it would just sit in the garage permanently topped off every morning like a mobile phone, and without any fuel tax either as a sweetener. Absolutely perfect once the technology matures to the point that good used ones are at a reasonable price point. (This just seems amazing, and i really cant wait until i can get into a decent one for a price which is acceptable to me).
For people with no charging at home though, i think they look incredibly unattractive and unless they can charge near instantly i don't see them as very workable. Think of the streets and streets of terraced in the towns..so many cars all unable to charge reliably.
Soldato
I certainly wouldn't have ever considered an EV had I not been able to fit a home charger. The EV Facebook groups/forums are full of people moaning about 'ICEd' charging spots, or EV drivers who dare to charge over 80% battery when others are waiting. Not a situation I'd want to be in on either side.
That looks interesting actually, nice tip. Seems they are only offering a 35 or 40 version, as cannot seem to find the 50 Quattro version on sale yet
Its a very valid question. I can see it ending up being an 'added value' type thing for leisure activities with relatively quick chargers. "Shop and charge" at your local outlet village for example.
I guess rapid charging would absolutely fit with the lifestyle of people who meet up with friends for a coffee etc. Some real opportunities out there for businesses that can latch on to the idea at the opportune time, unfortunately it will probably only be the likes of Costa, Starbucks etc. with the resources to pump in and get the early advantage.
Soldato
Different platform so limited power, 50 and 55 is for the “e-tron” which is a much bigger car and bigger drive motors.
Caporegime
Before I got my iPace I was really worried about range being an issue. I've charged it once in 6 months away from home. Managed several 200+ mile round trips without issue.
The convenience of topping up at home and cheap fuel/BIK vs the infrequent public charge is a no brainer.
Soldato
I got myself a white/white 2021 Model 3 SR+, super happy with it. It was the same price as a regular car even before taking into account that I don't have to pay for petrol. It is the most fun car to drive I've ever had (car history includes a 2002 BMW 325i, a new RX8 in 2004, and a new 2019 MX5 RF).
Last Sunday a young 22-year-old decided to pay more attention to her phone than the road and mashed into my rear bumper. I've supplied the rear camera footage to the insurance company.
Last Sunday a young 22-year-old decided to pay more attention to her phone than the road and mashed into my rear bumper. I've supplied the rear camera footage to the insurance company.
Press points to a Q4 Quattro 50, with a 295bhp power train etc. Maybe it’s just not released yet
Soldato
My SR+ combined a bit of fun plus low cost to run so I sold my RX7 of 10 years. I will miss it but not the maintenance and fuel cost.
My previous i3 was hit on the rear alloy wheel the same day I picked it up by a yoof pulling on to a roundabout along side me. Who then decided to move in to my lane! Thankfully just the wheel was damaged, driveable but heavily scratched.
I guess he didn't expect my poxy town car to still be along side his Type R after puling away.