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Can't think of many things less efficient than lugging a load of cars down to London on a train ffs.![]()
I once saw a travel programme where another country did this. Can't remember where it was but think it might have been Sweden/Norway
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Can't think of many things less efficient than lugging a load of cars down to London on a train ffs.![]()
2k per year for highest VED isnt going to discourage a Bentley driver
£2k is what it is now for those types of carsI think it could. If there was 2k a year VED for the life of the vehicle it would cripple residuals. The plebs who buy the rich folks cast offs will feel differently about a 2k per year tax.
Loads are sold on PCP now and it would make the monthlies ridiculous if the residuals tank.
edit - the Bentley 6 litre I was looking is only £600 py as its older£2k is what it is now for those types of cars
I was looking to get the coupe one a while ago as they are cheap to buy - but cost a fortune to run. So anyone that buys one takes that into account
£2k is what it is now for those types of cars
I was looking to get the coupe one a while ago as they are cheap to buy - but cost a fortune to run. So anyone that buys one takes that into account
Vehicle Excise Duty first year tax rates for cars registered after 1 April 2020£2k is what it is now for those types of cars
I was looking to get the coupe one a while ago as they are cheap to buy - but cost a fortune to run. So anyone that buys one takes that into account
edit - the Bentley 6 litre I was looking is only £600 py as its older
| Emissions (g/km) CO2 | First year rate PETROL and RDE2 DIESEL cars 2019-2020 | First year rate PETROL and RDE2 DIESEL cars 2020-2021 | Increase | First Year rate for non-RDE2 DIESEL cars 2019-2020 | First Year rate for non-RDE2 DIESEL cars 2020-2021 | Increase | ALTERNATIVE FUEL cars 2019-2020 | ALTERNATIVE FUEL cars 2020-2021 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| 1-50 | £10 | £10 | £0 | £25 | £25 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| 51-75 | £25 | £25 | £0 | £110 | £110 | £0 | £15 | £15 | £0 |
| 76-90 | £110 | £110 | £0 | £130 | £135 | £5 | £100 | £100 | £0 |
| 91-100 | £130 | £135 | £5 | £150 | £155 | £5 | £120 | £125 | £5 |
| 101-110 | £150 | £155 | £5 | £170 | £175 | £5 | £140 | £145 | £5 |
| 111-130 | £170 | £175 | £5 | £210 | £215 | £5 | £160 | £165 | £5 |
| 131-150 | £210 | £215 | £5 | £530 | £540 | £10 | £200 | £205 | £5 |
| 151-170 | £530 | £540 | £10 | £855 | £870 | £15 | £520 | £530 | £10 |
| 171-190 | £855 | £870 | £15 | £1,280 | £1,305 | £25 | £845 | £860 | £15 |
| 191-225 | £1,280 | £1,305 | £25 | £1,815 | £1,850 | £35 | £1,270 | £1,295 | £25 |
| 226-255 | £1,815 | £1,850 | £35 | £2,135 | £2,175 | £40 | £1,805 | £1,840 | £35 |
| Over 255 | £2,135 | £2,175 | £40 | £2,135 | £2,175 | £40 | £2,125 | £2,165 | £40 |
Charging points in lamp posts they reckon.How do you charge the car if you have to park outside in the street? Til that's sorted this is just plain ridiculous.
And some pretty scummy business practices.Build quality is poor on Tesla’s
Under ten years to ramp up the National Grid (new, 'clean' Power stations etc) to ensure the capability to charge all the new vehicles is there.Charging points in lamp posts they reckon.
I'll not hold my breath on that one. The whole idea is mental imo. Just wait till all the eco warriors are getting taxed to fuck for charging up.
Totally agree. It's taking them 3 years to put a bridge owa the A19 ffs.Under ten years to ramp up the National Grid (new, 'clean' Power stations etc) to ensure the capability to charge all the new vehicles is there.
Under ten years to (probably) upgrade the wiring to all urban (and a fair few suburban and rural) lampposts to handle the extra wattage needed for charging.
Under ten years to manufacture and replace (or upgrade) all urban (and a fair few suburban and rural) lampposts with ones with built-in charging points.
Under ten years to install charging points in all houses that have the capability to house one.
Sorry, like. Not going to happen.
No gas boilers In new homes by 2025.O/T but on a similar theme, just caught the news headlines earlier about gas boilers in homes being phased out. How and when is this meant to be happening then, question to anyone who has been paying attention to this stuff?
Totally agree. It's taking them 3 years to put a bridge owa the A19 ffs.
No gas boilers In new homes by 2025.
Of course it isnt. Just usual government bullshit to grab a few headlines.Under ten years to ramp up the National Grid (new, 'clean' Power stations etc) to ensure the capability to charge all the new vehicles is there.
Under ten years to (probably) upgrade the wiring to all urban (and a fair few suburban and rural) lampposts to handle the extra wattage needed for charging.
Under ten years to manufacture and replace (or upgrade) all urban (and a fair few suburban and rural) lampposts with ones with built-in charging points.
Under ten years to install charging points in all houses that have the capability to house one.
Sorry, like. Not going to happen.
No mate, just new builds. Must be low carbon. Plenty of options there mind. Biomass, or groundheat pumps to name just a few.Presumably no plans for old homes with gas boilers announced then? Makes sense if building a home from scratch like.
Like the old Soviet 'Five-year plans' - set the targets, however ambitious. If they fail to reach them? No problem, just set another five-year plan away.Of course it isnt. Just usual government bullshit to grab a few headlines.
I love mine but it wouldn't put me off getting a decent size petrol or diesel if it was a car I fancied, there are more and more electric coming on stream like so they will get even better and cheaper I guess.Driving an EV gas saved me a fortune so far, don’t think I could ever go back it would feel like stepping back in time.
Nah new vw are pretty cost effective and well over 200 milesI'm not seeing much hoing on up here.
I did see a report suggesting that we're miles off the level needed to reach this target.
Maybe this is part of the post covid economic recovery manufacturing boost. Cos it does need massively ramping up to meet this target
And the ones that have them ranges cost the same as the price of a house. I know prices should come down, but we're currently miles off
Nah new vw are pretty cost effective and well over 200 milesI'm not seeing much hoing on up here.
I did see a report suggesting that we're miles off the level needed to reach this target.
Maybe this is part of the post covid economic recovery manufacturing boost. Cos it does need massively ramping up to meet this target
And the ones that have them ranges cost the same as the price of a house. I know prices should come down, but we're currently miles off
Where do you live, did mine in an hour. Just tapped off the meter on my outside wall. Might be trickier if your meter is in the house?I live in semi detached with a garage and driveway and pod point did an assessment and decided they couldn't put a point in where we live. Can't see the infrastructure being anywhere near ready for everyone to drive electric cars in 10 years.
Average UK commute is 23 mile round trip so they cater for all of that which is a big chunk.Read my posts on this thread. The range is their weakpoint. They might be quicker than the Audis/BMWs/Mercs, but they will keep going while you have to pull over to charge up.
I wouldIf Jaguar offered to exchange your I-Pace for an F-Pace, would you turn them down?
2023, no gas in to new builds.O/T but on a similar theme, just caught the news headlines earlier about gas boilers in homes being phased out. How and when is this meant to be happening then, question to anyone who has been paying attention to this stuff?
Assume that means electric heating and cooker hobs?2023, no gas in to new builds.
Drive towards electrification, heat pump boilers, solar generation, battery storage, passive house design, modern methods of construction.Assume that means electric heating and cooker hobs?
More strain on a National Grid that is already struggling - how does that help?
thats your opinion, a one that a lot would disagree with especially for driving experience/enjoyment
no doubt they’ll improve and there will be a lot more choice for more sensible money over the next10 years. Will the infrastructure be ready then, i have my doubts its achievable.
So drive to a charging point, the fast ones are 20-30 mins, filling your car take 5-10 depending on if there is a queue paying.By driving to a petrol station and buying petrol. Takes a few minutes so hardly a comparable scenario.