Piggledick
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I've been in a few where I am, some better than others, but the simple ones are lovely modern cars and smooth to drive around in.
240kW or even the newer 350kW is where it's at like, looking forward to at least that it in my next one, probably a Macan EV in 2022/23.You're right though the car is very good at calculating charging time, down to the minute. If you're using a supercharger. Especially as it pre heats the battery so it can take more juice. I got 238KWh from a v³ on Sunday. I didn't have time to go for a coffee and comfort break before I had enough juice to continue!
See quite a lot of Model 3's, and a few E-Trons, it's hard to differentiate the others, but certainly a lot more common nowAre there many on the streets back in Boro?
Yeah. You'll still have the same arguments. Some people will resist modern technology for ever and so "BUT THE RANGE, THE RAAAAAANGE" constantly. You're correct though. Once the really fast chargers become the norm that particular argument will he even more futile than it is now. The etrons and Taycans of this world can charge up mega quick. As you say it won't be long before that trickles down.240kW or even the newer 350kW is where it's at like, looking forward to at least that it in my next one, probably a Macan EV in 2022/23.
But to be fair I've had zero issues with 100kW putting me out, or being any sort of hardship, and certainly, less of my life is wasted with a 100kW car than an ICE, but only EV drivers seem to understand this in full. Most ICE drivers don't quite grasp that 95% of charging is done when you're asleep, and they think they will be charging for 2 hours on their 30 mile commute, it's pure fiction.
The main thing I'm waiting for is once we get to 240kW, 350kW or 500kW filtering down to cheaper cars, then even the most hardened anti-Ev will have little arguments, it should convert miles more people over and increase the infrastructure then it will pretty much go exponential.
When I lasted visited I saw a few ipace, an e308 and quite a few Tesla above my own. Surprised at the lack of leafs and zoes I must admit. They would be ideal cars for getting around Teesside and trips to the moors.See quite a lot of Model 3's, and a few E-Trons, it's hard to differentiate the others, but certainly a lot more common now
Yeah. You'll still have the same arguments. Some people will resist modern technology for ever and so "BUT THE RANGE, THE RAAAAAANGE" constantly. You're correct though. Once the really fast chargers become the norm that particular argument will he even more futile than it is now. The etrons and Taycans of this world can charge up mega quick. As you say it won't be long before that trickles down.
To be fair to some anti EVers it's the change people struggle with. It IS a different way of refuelling. But only for long trips. Must people need to grasp that for short trips you simply don't refuel, ever. You just get in with enough fuel for the day, every day
The irony of someone starting a thread, being totally debunked so just changing the angle of attack. All because he has a irrational dislike of something. You've made yourself look very small hereThe irony of people buying and leasing new vehicles every few years and claiming they are good for the environment
Can't go wrong with a little side project, even better if it's something that won't depreciate and most don't (much).Our next car will be a hybrid for sure.
Once we've moved house in a few years and I've got a garage I'll be adding a project car to it which will definitely be petrol though.
The irony of thinking owning 1 inefficient car for 10 years is better environmentally for the individual than owning more efficient/ greener cars every few years. Could also say the same about those with petrol cars, but I expect those buying EV's will likely keep them a longer duration than average.The irony of people buying and leasing new vehicles every few years and claiming they are good for the environment
I'm sensing a bit of green eyed monster hereThe irony of people buying and leasing new vehicles every few years and claiming they are good for the environment
I always get that impression with old Gentface. It's not the first time he's tried to debunk what he thinks are premium cars. Probably jealousyI'm sensing a bit of green eyed monster here
It's a new world for me, installed a Zappi on Friday and picking up my 3LR a week tomorrowI always get that impression with old Gentface. It's not the first time he's tried to debunk what he thinks are premium cars. Probably jealousy
Still in debunking him it's actually opened up some good debate.
I love a bit of EV chat
Wow, that guy really is a clown, with some sort of agenda.
It doesn't take long at all. I'm a bit of a geek so I love planning the long trips. My missus just jumps in and charges when the nav tells her to!!It's a new world for me, installed a Zappi on Friday and picking up my 3LR a week tomorrow
I'm sure it'll take me a couple of long trips to get past the whole range anxiety thing, but I haven't been this excited about a new car for 20 years.