Soz(I've got a hangover) I should have said 'performance'.
Build quality and even appearance(not looking like a toy) should take precedence imo.
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HAHA! Look at the state of that man!
Soz(I've got a hangover) I should have said 'performance'.
Build quality and even appearance(not looking like a toy) should take precedence imo.
HAHA! Look at the state of that man!
Copacabana
Midfield
Just
Just did a Tesla taxi ride from Schipol to Brussels in the middle of the night. Roads were dead felt like i was in the star ship enterprise.
rudd
Striker
I've currently got a Niro PHEV and it's a cracking car at a decent price. Next car will be full electric.
Osklen
Winger
Think e-Niro is fully electric isn’t it? Think it may have been what car of the year.
rudd
Striker
Aye it's the fully electric version of the Niro. The PHEV suits me at the moment, if I'm just using it for work I can use a tenner petrol in a month but use the petrol motor for trips to the lakes where the charging points are a bit sparse.
Soz(I've got a hangover) I should have said 'performance'.
Build quality and even appearance(not looking like a toy) should take precedence imo.
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HAHA! Look at the state of that man!
It is a strange interior like, I don't think there's any getting away from that, but it does seem to work!
Do you have to look at the middle screen to see the speed? There should be a HUD or something at least. I enjoy watching the Tesla Driver channel on YT to see the successes and failures of the autopilot system, it does seem to be a bit patchy still, but when it works, works well.
Strange that the I-Pace is cheaper than the Tesla but not around the budget. I wonder if they were only making the top-spec one available? I've gone for the base model, wasn't even offered the SE or HSE, and almost certainly couldn't afford them.
3.2 0-60 is just otherworldly though, chances are the only cars you'll come across on the roads that can keep up are other Teslas. Is there a non-supercar with an ICE that can do less than 4s?
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Looks like someone had to nip down to Currys at the last moment after they had realised that they'd forgotten to design the dashboard
Looks like someone had to nip down to Currys at the last moment after they had realised that they'd forgotten to design the dashboard
Something tells me you really don't like Teslas there mate...
Osklen
Winger
Yeah I’ve considered hybrids in the past but the people I know who’ve had them (mainly golfs) weren’t keen as the electric motor didn’t quite give them enough coverage and were constantly charging it and the petrol engine was limited.
I’m interest in moving to a full electric mainly because of the environment and Heath issues associated with diesels, also I’m no longer doing a long daily commute or need to travel for work. The problem at the moment is the initial outlay of the car (£30k plus) so the cost doesn’t really add up as I’m probably only spending £40 a month on diesel. Leasing seems to be the way to go rather than buy out right particularly as the second hand market is pretty untested at the moment.
I'm neutral on the matter
Rocket Dog
Full Back
That is an amazing deal. The only time I've ever wished I worked for the NHS. I wish I could find something even close but 3 months down, 20000 miles per year over 3 years including maintenance is approximately double this price.
Even with the 0% BIK? The NHS deal is a very good deal, but that £325 is based on a modest mileage and would increase by at least £100 if not more with that mileage you're doing.
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you cant afford one & never ever gonna buy one , just give it up man
I already have a Jag on order that's £20 cheaper than the Tesla per month. The only reason I haven't ordered the Tesla is that the leasing company that my work lease the cars through, won't lease them to people under 30. I'm 29.
You're right though, I'd never be able to buy one outright, because who is daft enough to buy a £60k car outright?
Gan canny with the new one and try not to drive it into a wall.
Will probably take a little time to get used to the acceleration.I was looking at the I Pace online, no intention of buying, I currently drive a 12 year old diesel, but they look decent.
My only problem with electrics at the moment is where to charge them. Sure that'll be sorted by the time I get round to getting one.
Osklen
Winger
Gan canny with the new one and try not to drive it into a wall.
I was looking at the I Pace online, no intention of buying, I currently drive a 12 year old diesel, but they look decent.
My only problem with electrics at the moment is where to charge them. Sure that'll be sorted by the time I get round to getting one.
I’m the same in respect to charging these although Sunderland seems to have a reasonable amount of charging facilities thankfully. But on considering it I have few days where I will need to drive anymore than 200 miles in a single day/journey. Main issue is using it for holidaying by car.
Gan canny with the new one and try not to drive it into a wall.
I was looking at the I Pace online, no intention of buying, I currently drive a 12 year old diesel, but they look decent.
My only problem with electrics at the moment is where to charge them. Sure that'll be sorted by the time I get round to getting one.
I've had quite a few people say that to me. I timed it and my car goes slower from 50 to 60 than the I-Pace goes from 0 to 60
With you on the charging - needs significant investment, there should be points everywhere. All service stations, all public car parks, all supermarkets, all workplaces etc.
House we stayed in in Keswick last year had charging points but I think they are few and far between over there. I guess the reality might not be as bad as I fear but if there is a surge in ownership before the infrastructure is there, you could be stuck waiting at a service station for a charging spot.
Osklen
Winger
Agreed. I’ve toyed with the idea of committing to an electric and then looking to hire a car for longer journeys for holidays and the like. We probably only go on two or three trips of any distance of note a year. They are mainly lakes or Northumberland which is probably 200 mile round trip excluding travel whilst there - so modern electric vehicles should have sufficient coverage to at least get there and back. Hopefully hotels and the like look at this sort of provision in the future to allow all guests to charge their cars.
I've had quite a few people say that to me. I timed it and my car goes slower from 50 to 60 than the I-Pace goes from 0 to 60
With you on the charging - needs significant investment, there should be points everywhere. All service stations, all public car parks, all supermarkets, all workplaces etc.
I've had quite a few people say that to me. I timed it and my car goes slower from 50 to 60 than the I-Pace goes from 0 to 60
With you on the charging - needs significant investment, there should be points everywhere. All service stations, all public car parks, all supermarkets, all workplaces etc.
Wondering if mobile charging stations is part of the answer. As I say every day use should be relatively straight forward as long as you remember to charge overnight.
https://inhabitat.com/angel-car-worlds-first-mobile-charging-station-for-electric-cars/
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I already have a Jag on order that's £20 cheaper than the Tesla per month. The only reason I haven't ordered the Tesla is that the leasing company that my work lease the cars through, won't lease them to people under 30. I'm 29.
You're right though, I'd never be able to buy one outright, because who is daft enough to buy a £60k car outright?
plenty of folk pay that and more , many don’t bat an eyelid man.
