EV Owners Thread

[Legs]

Hardly a car - more like a van I'd say. Won't seat 5 very well I fear.

Well, it says it does...

Thinking even further outside the box, you could consider hiring boats when in Scotland, or buying a second boat, or boating closer to home, or moving closer to where you want to boat... I'm not even going to suggest that you could re-evaluate whether you need to boat, or whether you just like to boat!

 

[Proto]

Put a deposit down on a Hyundai Ioniq 5 on Monday, should get it next week. Spec: 2022, 20000 miles, Ultimate, twin motor AWD, 305hp, 74kWh battery, Tech Pack (no idea!) and Eco Pack (heat pump).

had been shopping around and spoke to a local Hyundai dealer about warranty if I bought from a car ’supermarket’. He asked what I was after, budget etc, then continued that they were able to buy ex management cars direct from Hyundai UK and amazingly the latest list had exactly what I wanted. A Part Ex deal was struck and order placed with H UK. Clincher for me was that it would come with a full 5 year Hyundai warranty. Battery warranty 100000 miles.

Need to sort insurance, EV charger and supply tariff. Horrified at the cost but felt a bit better when I consider the cost new was ~£54k and I’ve paid half that!.

Looks like this, same colour. Size is deceptive, it’s a big car ……

 

[mikeIow]

Put a deposit down on a Hyundai Ioniq 5 on Monday, should get it next week. Spec: 2022, 20000 miles, Ultimate, twin motor AWD, 305hp, 74kWh battery, Tech Pack (no idea!) and Eco Pack (heat pump).

had been shopping around and spoke to a local Hyundai dealer about warranty if I bought from a car ’supermarket’. He asked what I was after, budget etc, then continued that they were able to buy ex management cars direct from Hyundai UK and amazingly the latest list had exactly what I wanted. A Part Ex deal was struck and order placed with H UK. Clincher for me was that it would come with a full 5 year Hyundai warranty. Battery warranty 100000 miles.

Need to sort insurance, EV charger and supply tariff. Horrified at the cost but felt a bit better when I consider the cost new was ~£54k and I’ve paid half that!.

Looks like this, same colour. Size is deceptive, it’s a big car ……

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Lovely!
We test drove one of those when they first came in: lovely car, but as you say, it is big, especially compared with our little Gen1 Kona 🤪
I’m sure you will love it 😎

 

[Gunk]

Put a deposit down on a Hyundai Ioniq 5 on Monday, should get it next week. Spec: 2022, 20000 miles, Ultimate, twin motor AWD, 305hp, 74kWh battery, Tech Pack (no idea!) and Eco Pack (heat pump).

had been shopping around and spoke to a local Hyundai dealer about warranty if I bought from a car ’supermarket’. He asked what I was after, budget etc, then continued that they were able to buy ex management cars direct from Hyundai UK and amazingly the latest list had exactly what I wanted. A Part Ex deal was struck and order placed with H UK. Clincher for me was that it would come with a full 5 year Hyundai warranty. Battery warranty 100000 miles.

Need to sort insurance, EV charger and supply tariff. Horrified at the cost but felt a bit better when I consider the cost new was ~£54k and I’ve paid half that!.

Looks like this, same colour. Size is deceptive, it’s a big car ……

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I really like those

 

[classic33]

Most brands offer around 8 years and 150k mile warranty on their batteries and drivetrain. So 82k miles is well within the cover.

My wife's model 3 has,(just checking) 106k miles coming up to 6 years old in September. She has around 93% of original range capacity.

Car batteries for EVs have proven to be extremely reliable overall.

Is that warranty transferable if/when you sell the vehicle. Most warranties only cover the initial purchaser.

 

[icowden]

Put a deposit down on a Hyundai Ioniq 5 on Monday, should get it next week. Spec: 2022, 20000 miles, Ultimate, twin motor AWD, 305hp, 74kWh battery, Tech Pack (no idea!) and Eco Pack (heat pump).

If it's the standard tech pack it's the remote park assist, collision avoidance, reverse surround view monitor and blind spot view monitor. If it's the tech pack max it includes digital side mirrors, front relaxation seats and driver memory seat.

Either way the Ioniq 5 is a great car.

 

[CXRAndy]

Is that warranty transferable if/when you sell the vehicle. Most warranties only cover the initial purchaser.

I would expect so, most vehicles transfer the 3 year 60k mile standard warranty when sold as nearly new

 

[icowden]

Apropos of very little, Norway is about to reach 100% EV sales...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg52543v6rmo

 

[potsy]

I really like those

Me too, probably my favourite looking of the electric cars currently.
Bit too big for me though.

If I was in the market for one today I'd be seriously looking at the Cupra Borne or the new Skoda Elroq, or the one I'd really like the Kia EV3.
The id2 should be out in the next year or two which could also make my shortlist.

 

[Gunk]

Me too, probably my favourite looking of the electric cars currently.
Bit too big for me though.

If I was in the market for one today I'd be seriously looking at the Cupra Borne or the next Skoda Elroq.
The id2 should be out in the next year or two which could also make my shortlist.

I’ve had my Cupra Born 77kWh V3 230PS (I know, it doesn’t exactly roll, off the tongue) for about three months now, bought it new back in October so it’s the improved 2025 version and I’ve done 4000 miles so far, this includes two long trips, both were completely straightforward.

My first electric car and I’m completely converted, love the smoothness, ease of charging at home and I just like the car, it’s nice to drive, has a very high level of equipment and I also like the looks. So I would definitely recommend one.

 

[potsy]

I’ve had my Cupra Born 77kWh V3 230PS (I know, it doesn’t exactly roll, off the tongue) for about three months now, bought it new back in October so it’s the improved 2025 version and I’ve done 4000 miles So far, this includes two long trips, both were completely straightforward.

My first electric car and I’m completely converted, love the smoothness, ease of charging at home and I just like the car, it’s nice to drive, has a very high level of equipment and I look the looks. So I would definitely recommend one.

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I've only driven one electric car so far, a VW id4.
Lovely and smooth, effortless to drive, again a little on the large size for my needs.

Not sure how they have made the Cupra look so much better than the id3!

 

[CXRAndy]

Newscorp found guilty of falsely stating EV demand in the UK is falling. MSM narrative exposed

The Times newspaper has been made to issue a correction regarding its reporting on electric vehicle (EV) sales, following a rare successful complaint to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) by an anti-misinformation group.

The belated ruling last Thursday came after the the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) challenged claims made in an article by Political Editor Steven Swinford in September about a supposed “fall in demand” for electric vehicles. The claim was contradicted by market data showing EV sales are actually rising.

The case raised alarm bells among climate campaigners about the accuracy of EV market reporting, particularly as it relates to the UK Government’s under-fire Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Initiated under the last Conservative Government, but now facing ire from libertarians and some car-makers, it sets quotas for sales of electric and low-emission vehicles by manufacturers.

Industry experts warn that misleading narratives about EV demand could have serious implications for investment in charging infrastructure and the future of the UK automotive industry as a whole.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Cybertruck siezed

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz0lldd30xlo

 

[cougie uk]

Cybertruck siezed

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz0lldd30xlo

Good. Absolutely lethal for vulnerable road users.

 

[Proto]

Its arrived at the dealership, pick it up Monday