EV Owners Thread

[SpokeyDokey]

They are the best EV, but I just can’t live with the styling, lack of a binnacle in front of the driver and poor build quality.

They definitely don't feel remotely premium.

Cheap looking/feeling leather. Plastics look cheap, 'bonnet' feels flimsy and the charging port flap feels a bit rickety - at least on my mate's Performance 3 and Y.

 

[CXRAndy]

Much as it pains me , been looking at those as well as in budget . However other than the charging network , it’s not really growing on me .

I was passing the local dealer today

Huge boot, don't forget the frunk too.

I've decided to take one for a test drive this week to see if the wife might want to exchange from her model 3. Son also expressed interest, so have got it overnight.

 

[CXRAndy]

They definitely don't feel remotely premium.

Cheap looking/feeling leather. Plastics look cheap, 'bonnet' feels flimsy and the charging port flap feels a bit rickety - at least on my mate's Performance 3 and Y.

My wife's pleather seats are holding up well after nearly 70k miles

 

[icowden]

and the Zappi should be compatible in the next few weeks

I use a Zappi with Octopus and have been since the Bulb switch last April/May. Works perfectly in conjunction with the ID4. It did take a bit of setting up as I think it's a little bit in beta still.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

My wife's pleather seats are holding up well after nearly 70k miles

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I have no doubt they are holding up after that mileage but I am also in no doubt that they look cheap and nasty in a £50k (?) car.

Maybe Tesla need to produce a better looking faux-leather seating material?

I know you love Tesla cars but, objectively, the money has gone into, admittedly good, tech' and not into a quality looking and feeling car imo. They don't do anything for me at all.

Certainly not a patch on the 5 Series and E Class cars from the past that I have 'owned' (company cars).

 

[albion]

Anyone considering the Y, check if you can get it insured at a sane premium.

Some won't even insure it.

 

[CXRAndy]

I too have driven some nice cars, but I have always put function over form. I could have gone for a Audi Etron, or Porsche Taycan, but they lack range. Very nice looking cars, well out together.

A Model X or S is far superior in my opinion

 

[Gunk]

I could have gone for a Audi Etron, or Porsche Taycan

We could have had a brand new Rolls Royce but settled on a 5 year old BMW

 

[SpokeyDokey]

We could have had a brand new Rolls Royce but settled on a 5 year old BMW

More or less the same thing these days.

 

[MrGrumpy]

They are the best EV, but I just can’t live with the styling, lack of a binnacle in front of the driver and poor build quality.

That is it in a nutshell . Anyways we have put a deposit on an EQC this afternoon. We like the Merc’s Interior is lovely . Test drove it and it was quick as we would need . Range is not the best but it will be fine for us .
Just hope insurance is not too bad lol

 

[Buck]

That is it in a nutshell . Anyways we have put a deposit on an EQC this afternoon. We like the Merc’s Interior is lovely . Test drove it and it was quick as we would need . Range is not the best but it will be fine for us .
Just hope insurance is not too bad lol

You will like it. Which model did you go for?

My friend has one - his is 3 year old now and it is a nice place to be - the wraparound dash is nice too. It is a nice interior.
His usual range is around 200 miles between charges.

 

[MrGrumpy]

You will like it. Which model did you go for?

My friend has one - his is 3 year old now and it is a nice place to be - the wraparound dash is nice too. It is a nice interior.
His usual range is around 200 miles between charges.

Premium in dark grey it’s nearly new . Looked at an iX3 as well . Which was also nice . The one we have gone for seemed best value . However not a done deal yet , a wee issue to be fixed on it before I except .

 

[Jameshow]

I have no doubt they are holding up after that mileage but I am also in no doubt that they look cheap and nasty in a £50k (?) car.

Maybe Tesla need to produce a better looking faux-leather seating material?

I know you love Tesla cars but, objectively, the money has gone into, admittedly good, tech' and not into a quality looking and feeling car imo. They don't do anything for me at all.

Certainly not a patch on the 5 Series and E Class cars from the past that I have 'owned' (company cars).

Electric lotus!

 

[icowden]

Premium in dark grey it’s nearly new . Looked at an iX3 as well . Which was also nice . The one we have gone for seemed best value . However not a done deal yet , a wee issue to be fixed on it before I except .

Also - check what you are getting. I know that a couple of years ago they were not delivering on some of the tech because of chip shortages - didn't reduce the price though.

 

[CXRAndy]

That is it in a nutshell . Anyways we have put a deposit on an EQC this afternoon. We like the Merc’s Interior is lovely . Test drove it and it was quick as we would need . Range is not the best but it will be fine for us .
Just hope insurance is not too bad lol

Hey its electric, one less ICE

Insurance group is 50. Is that the top group?