FabSwingers.com forum: Would you buy an electric car?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Many people are probably unaware, but many of the first cars were electric or steam in the US, an example being the Detroit Electric, with a guaranteed range of 80 miles, with one example able to do more than 200 miles on one charge. It could only do 20mph however, but the quality of roads back then, you probably wouldn’t want to go any faster. Today, electric cars have come on a long way, not so much in range, but in performance. The latest model of Nissan Leaf would leave many cars for dead up to 40mph, largely because it doesn’t have gears, and delivers all of its power from 0rpm. The realistic range is around 140 miles, which for most people would last a few days before needing to be charged. They are very quiet and smooth to drive, which is just one of the reasons why I am considering one soon, along with free road tax (although that won’t last forever), and I can charge it up at work for free. The downside is the initial expense, but then servicing costs and repair costs should be less as there’s less to go wrong, but question marks remain over battery longevity and the cost of replacing them after they begin to deteriorate. It’s still not entirely a green vehicle either, because the emissions are just offloaded to the original source of fuel which makes the electricity to begin with. Also the electrical capacity of our country wouldn’t be able to cope if we all decided to buy electric cars tomorrow. They use many kilowatts to charge up, so our national grid needs some serious upgrading if it is to cope in the coming years. Anyway, back to the question, would you buy an electric car?

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Yes if I had a driveway or designated parking space I could charge it at.

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

"Yes if I had a driveway or designated parking space I could charge it at. "

Same here, that's the limitation really, they are far more efficient

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Tesla yes!

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By *DGF20Man
over a year ago

Dublin

Rimac concept two

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By *onnyrover72Man
over a year ago

doncaster

Believe it or not. Electric cars are the only ones ever denounced by Amnesty International

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

No, too quiet

I like vrummmmmm

Jo x

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By *icola2202Couple
over a year ago

Chatham

I have a VW Sharan 7 seat people carrier it’s a great car

I would buy a electric car but it all depends what electric car my dad works for Evision (electric car hire company) so I’ve had the experience driving few different electric cars

Bmw i3 terrible

Renault Zoe under average

They are very basic very plastic inside

But I’ve also had the pleasure of driving the Tesla’s

model T model 3 model x model s are really good comfortable cars

The Tesla roadster is one of the fastest cars I’ve ever driven in my life so much power so little time

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By *jonesMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

I was looking at electric push bikes today ...fantastic..

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

"Believe it or not. Electric cars are the only ones ever denounced by Amnesty International "

Really,, what for?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep but just not practical for the 440 mile round trip I do on a regular occasion

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"No, too quiet

I like vrummmmmm

Jo x

I’d keep my vvvruum too

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By *onnyrover72Man
over a year ago

doncaster

Think the batteries are made from cobalt. This is mined in the democratic republic of Conga by children who earn pennies and many die. Someone correct me if I'm wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes.

Tesla

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i "was" on the tesla model 3 waiting list initially.... in the end decided not to get one "yet" (tesla refunded my money" but its not something i have ruled! there are a few electric cars i have got my eye on so when i am ready i'll make a decision... again!!!

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i had my eye on a tesla model s for ages... but the model 3 they say is a smaller and better model s anyway.... the other one i really had my eye on was the polestar 2

so... hmmmmm

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

Seen some retro fit electric systems for classic cars .. could be a good idea.

The sound of some high powered cars is played through the car stereo and from sound studio and Not from the engine.

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By *adbod74Man
over a year ago

Dudley

I drive a Ford focus, 1 with the ecoboost engine, its a 3cyl 1litre turbo, the emitions are so low my road fund licence is £20 a year and on a full tank I can go 580 miles, so until the electric cars can match that I'll stick with my focus, oh and I don't have a drive right outside my house so the lead would be dragging over my garden the wall and across the path to the car park out front.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I've got a Scalextric in ma loft

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By *ave-and-LouiseCouple
over a year ago

Torquay

No, the environmental claims are pretty much nonsense when you take into account the precious metals etc involved in the manufacture of the batteries etc, and the range, charging speed, charging network, purchase price etc just isn't where it needs to be for mass uptake. The risk to pedestrians from not hearing the quiet motors coming is another issue. I think combustion engines running on synthetic fuel would be a better road to go down long-term. Now F1 teams etc are starting to look at synthetic fuels I really don't think it will be long before we get something Carbon neutral and sustainable.

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By *pl83mfCouple
over a year ago

Montreal

Yes. We are in the midst of buying one now.

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

"No, the environmental claims are pretty much nonsense when you take into account the precious metals etc involved in the manufacture of the batteries etc, and the range, charging speed, charging network, purchase price etc just isn't where it needs to be for mass uptake. The risk to pedestrians from not hearing the quiet motors coming is another issue. I think combustion engines running on synthetic fuel would be a better road to go down long-term. Now F1 teams etc are starting to look at synthetic fuels I really don't think it will be long before we get something Carbon neutral and sustainable."

The hydrogen engine.. been around for years. Water vapour being the bi product.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Wouldn't go full electric yet, need more charging points.

Anyone have a hybrid and know how much it will save on petrol? Like how much they used to spend Vs what they spend now.

I haven't researched it thoroughly, but seen random claims on the net.

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By *WkinkymaleMan
over a year ago

Llandudno

Yes will be test driving a tesla soon with a view to ordering

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

I do like the look of the Jaguar I-Pace (although I can't look at a Jag without hearing Clarksons voice- Jaaaaagggg).

But it just isn't practical right now due to not having anywhere to charge it daily. The infrastructure to support a a switch to electric just ain't nowhere near there yet.

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Given how many times a battery can be reused and the fact that the precious metals in them can be 100% recycled, they are better for the environment than using conventional fuels.

Complaining about the quietness of them is just silly. In the UK, the cars have to by law make enough sound. If they don't they have to be fitted with speakers to make an audible humm. If this is too quite the law could be changed and the volume upped.

Car charge times aren't that bad.

I think the Tesla can do about 200 miles after a 30min charge.

Yep, the charging network isn't that great yet, but it's actually not that bad. Local driving I'd be fine, but if I were to do lots of long distances, I'd look into hybrid system.

Synthetics 'might' be better, but that will be a long way off yet, so for me if I were to replace my car, I'd go electric or hybrid over conventional fuel.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Think the batteries are made from cobalt. This is mined in the democratic republic of Conga by children who earn pennies and many die. Someone correct me if I'm wrong "

Yes you are correct, and I think most of the cobalt mining in DRC is controlled by the Chinese.

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By *quaman87Man
over a year ago

Colchester

All cars will be electric in the future!

For me I'd rather have a car with the option of both!

Its all electric ones with a range till you need to recharge that I don't like cause the recharge time is a long time, correct me if I'm wrong!

But I wouldn't turn a Tesla down!

In a drag race of the line out runs most top performance cars!

On top gear I think i see a

BMW m4

C63 amg

A few others and the c63 just caught it, although not actually being a 6.3 litre v8 like the previous model its now a 3.0 litre biturbo still very very fast animal of a car but for a electric car to be just as fast I'm impressed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loves scalectrix

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"Loves scalectrix

Actually a fuel powered scalectrix would be amazing!

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

No.

They aren't cost efficient without massive government subsidies.

The autonomy is lackluster.

The mining of the earth minerals required for the batteries has devastating environmental impact.

Recharging the batteries from the electric grid is using energy mostly from fossil fuels anyway.

The batteries themselves are expensive to replace.

Lastly no engine sound

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I do the maths time to time and it’s still a bad deal, the best is still diesel not hybrid or electric.

Tesla will change the game soon , maybe in 2-3 years super capacitor will finish off fuel cell competition but this week I don’t know what happened, Tesla are taking a such a hammering, 10% of their value just disappeared

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dread the day they ban internal combustion engines. The silence round here will be deafening.

Been a petrolhead since the 70's, can't beat the sound of a V8 on open headers.

some of the modern european and japanese V engines sound positively symphonic.

When the inevitable happens I'll probably be past driving anyway, however a hydrogen fuel cell powered car is way more appealing than one you have to plug in every 200 miles or less.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

"Wouldn't go full electric yet, need more charging points.

Anyone have a hybrid and know how much it will save on petrol? Like how much they used to spend Vs what they spend now.

I haven't researched it thoroughly, but seen random claims on the net. "

My hybrid costs around half what my previous petrol car cost to run....aiming for full electric next time.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

I'd have a Delorean that runs on plutonium, but it must be the special edition with the flux capacitor.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope.

I travel 100km each way for work. When had a 1.4 Hyundai matrix petrol it was €20 a day over 6 days. So in two weeks I'd make 10 journeys to work. So was costing me €120+

Now have a 08 auris and in two weeks I pay 50€ diesel. She's a miser

Have thought of a hybrid/petrol but even the guy in the garage said not to bother.

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS
over a year ago

doncaster

I have a private driveway and electric car charging point at my home so my next car purchase will definitely be an electric car

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Nope.

I travel 100km each way for work. When had a 1.4 Hyundai matrix petrol it was €20 a day over 6 days. So in two weeks I'd make 10 journeys to work. So was costing me €120+

Now have a 08 auris and in two weeks I pay 50€ diesel. She's a miser

Have thought of a hybrid/petrol but even the guy in the garage said not to bother."

I used to do a similar commute to Cambridge , 192 miles round trip per day , 5 days a week , I had a modern diesel 2.0 engine with computer controlled accelerator to maximise fuel , £75 a week , bargain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If the lead was long enough to get me from A2B

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Potentially yes but I often have long journeys that would require charging to complete them, which deters me a little.

I've not seriously looked at them due to the high costs that I don't want to pay.

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS
over a year ago

doncaster

"Nope.

I travel 100km each way for work. When had a 1.4 Hyundai matrix petrol it was €20 a day over 6 days. So in two weeks I'd make 10 journeys to work. So was costing me €120+

Now have a 08 auris and in two weeks I pay 50€ diesel. She's a miser

Have thought of a hybrid/petrol but even the guy in the garage said not to bother.

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Recharging the batteries from the electric grid is using energy mostly from fossil fuels anyway.

Over 20% is from renewable.

1st quarter 2020 is way over 40%.

ALL of a fossil fuel cars power comes from fossil fuel.

I'd prefer some reduction rather than none personally.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a Tesla MX, would never go back to an ICE car.

I get free charging with my car so costs me nothing.

Amazing cars.

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS
over a year ago

doncaster

"No.

They aren't cost efficient without massive government subsidies.

The autonomy is lackluster.

The mining of the earth minerals required for the batteries has devastating environmental impact.

Recharging the batteries from the electric grid is using energy mostly from fossil fuels anyway.

The batteries themselves are expensive to replace.

Lastly no engine sound

"
guess you haven't heard of renewable energy ? It's quite a thing these days in Britain anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes a tesla p100DL with no back seats Is a monster you be smokeing 600-800hp mustangs and corvettes all day long on the street

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only when I am forced to.

I like my fast cars

I've driven a Tesla, yes its fast but it had no soul and I thought it was shit to drive as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No i wouldn't, you can never beat the sound of a ice, and if I'm honest the ice isn't going to go away which is why there developing synthetic fuel

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Wouldn't go full electric yet, need more charging points.

Anyone have a hybrid and know how much it will save on petrol? Like how much they used to spend Vs what they spend now.

I haven't researched it thoroughly, but seen random claims on the net. "

I have a prius and get a good 50-55 mpg out of mine.. and mine is almost 9 yrs old now!

like i said my plan had changed since i originally was going to get a model 3.... but like i said things changed....

the most realistic thing for me is probably that i will wait for the model y to come over here and then decide... the why is a slightly bigger version of the 3, and from everything i have read people love them and if its only going to be 2-3000 pounds difference i'll take the bigger one!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn't go full electric yet, need more charging points.

Anyone have a hybrid and know how much it will save on petrol? Like how much they used to spend Vs what they spend now.

I haven't researched it thoroughly, but seen random claims on the net.

I have a prius and get a good 50-55 mpg out of mine.. and mine is almost 9 yrs old now!

like i said my plan had changed since i originally was going to get a model 3.... but like i said things changed....

The bugs have been worked out of the 3, the paint issues etc. The Y is ok,

Prefer the X but huge price difference.

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By *uge G RectionMan
over a year ago

where I like to be... down south

Just to put a spin on this...... how would people in high rise blocks of flats charge their cars? It would be lots of extension leads hanging out windows!

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

you do realise they set a fire rather quickly and go up rather nasty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F1XiXvklvo

parked all night jump to 4.00 mins for this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNso0sgqxjM

an electric scooter sets a fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqwh4yUyJuE

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"you do realise they set a fire rather quickly and go up rather nasty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F1XiXvklvo

parked all night jump to 4.00 mins for this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNso0sgqxjM

an electric scooter sets a fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqwh4yUyJuE"

Not true, pretty sure ice cars go up just a quick

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Wouldn't go full electric yet, need more charging points.

Anyone have a hybrid and know how much it will save on petrol? Like how much they used to spend Vs what they spend now.

I haven't researched it thoroughly, but seen random claims on the net.

I have a prius and get a good 50-55 mpg out of mine.. and mine is almost 9 yrs old now!

like i said my plan had changed since i originally was going to get a model 3.... but like i said things changed....

Cheers for that, definitely more than what I'm doing now.

I do like Tesla's, bit out of my price range at the minute but maybe in a couple of years.

The y is great looking car, I can see the reasoning for waiting. Especially as you're quite a tall chap Fabio

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"you do realise they set a fire rather quickly and go up rather nasty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F1XiXvklvo

parked all night jump to 4.00 mins for this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNso0sgqxjM

an electric scooter sets a fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqwh4yUyJuE"

The first video is not an electric car. It's an electrical fault, but it was not an electric car, it was a diesel.

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By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby

Don't think so for the moment are very expensive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes if the ranges were better and there was better national infrastructure for them. I almost bought one a few years ago but these were the things that put me off.

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By *ltrMan
over a year ago

sheffield

You think replacing a car is expensive we have 13 vans and 4 26ton trucks to sort if citys go all green and only electric or hybrid vehicle's it will kill our business

unless hire companies reduce costs

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

Bloke down the road had a Tesla.

It does NOT do the quoted mileage on a full charge, normally 25% less.

Fast charging will shorten the life of the battery.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Bloke down the road had a Tesla.

It does NOT do the quoted mileage on a full charge, normally 25% less.

Fast charging will shorten the life of the battery. "

Yeah and Tesla cars aren’t as well built as people think either. They’ve gotten better, but still have problems with panel gaps and things like that.

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"I'd have a Delorean that runs on plutonium, but it must be the special edition with the flux capacitor."

I used to have one of those. Im going to get another one, some time in the future.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nope.

I travel 100km each way for work. When had a 1.4 Hyundai matrix petrol it was €20 a day over 6 days. So in two weeks I'd make 10 journeys to work. So was costing me €120+

Now have a 08 auris and in two weeks I pay 50€ diesel. She's a miser

Have thought of a hybrid/petrol but even the guy in the garage said not to bother."

Also should have said charge points in Ireland are few and far between. The town I work in, the nearest charge point is about 1.5 km from the office I'd have to park car at charge point and get à lift to work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Eventually. Will need to do my homework next year.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Think the batteries are made from cobalt. This is mined in the democratic republic of Conga by children who earn pennies and many die. Someone correct me if I'm wrong "

There was a fair amount of cobalt in the original electric batteries... now the amount used is minuscule and again it is the likes of Tesla leading those advances

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

"Yes a tesla p100DL with no back seats Is a monster you be smokeing 600-800hp mustangs and corvettes all day long on the street "

Or until you run the battery out.

Which wouldn't be long!

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By *luebellRacerCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

When they produce an affordable electric pick up truck or versatile van... need to fit bikes, dogs, tent and at times a go kart...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All the people slagging off Tesla how many of you actually own one?

I’ve had my X a year now and not one single issue.

I have free charging for the life of the car.

Whereas as before with my RR I had issue after issue.

Charging in this country isn’t an issue, yes there are a few areas where there aren’t SuC but there are always other chargers you can use.

I’m driving round Europe soon, bouncing from charger to charger so my only cost will be accommodation.

My car has a range of 329 miles, and just like an ICE that’s dependant on how you drive. So really not just an electric car thing.

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By *eardyBikerMan
over a year ago

nr stonehaven

Infrastructure is still a wee issue. But regarding charging at home, sure it depends on circumstances ...work/commuting etc, but we don't all have petrol pumps at home .

When they do come a bit cheaper and ranges are 250+ across the board, it could well be the next car .

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

No .

I dont drive

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By *othin 2 proveCouple
over a year ago

Blackpool

The hubby has been thinking about buying an electric motorbike? Would'nt mind but he's got bloody six motorbikes already.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All the people slagging off Tesla how many of you actually own one?

I’ve had my X a year now and not one single issue.

I have free charging for the life of the car.

Whereas as before with my RR I had issue after issue.

Charging in this country isn’t an issue, yes there are a few areas where there aren’t SuC but there are always other chargers you can use.

I’m driving round Europe soon, bouncing from charger to charger so my only cost will be accommodation.

My car has a range of 329 miles, and just like an ICE that’s dependant on how you drive. So really not just an electric car thing. "

I dont but I did have a 48 hour test drive as I was intrigued.

Reasons I didn't but one over either of my 2 current cars

Not very well put together, overall build quality felt poor.

Poor handling

Completely soulless

Not very nice to look at

It was a bit faster than both of my cars and I get less miles out of my ICE than I would from a Tesla but those 2 points alone are minor.

Smiles per gallon is where it's at for me and the Tesla just doesn't make me smile.

If one day I have no choice but to buy electric then I may well end up with a Tesla

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All the people slagging off Tesla how many of you actually own one?

I’ve had my X a year now and not one single issue.

I have free charging for the life of the car.

Whereas as before with my RR I had issue after issue.

Charging in this country isn’t an issue, yes there are a few areas where there aren’t SuC but there are always other chargers you can use.

I’m driving round Europe soon, bouncing from charger to charger so my only cost will be accommodation.

My car has a range of 329 miles, and just like an ICE that’s dependant on how you drive. So really not just an electric car thing.

I dont but I did have a 48 hour test drive as I was intrigued.

Reasons I didn't but one over either of my 2 current cars

Not very well put together, overall build quality felt poor.

Poor handling

Completely soulless

Not very nice to look at

It was a bit faster than both of my cars and I get less miles out of my ICE than I would from a Tesla but those 2 points alone are minor.

Smiles per gallon is where it's at for me and the Tesla just doesn't make me smile.

If one day I have no choice but to buy electric then I may well end up with a Tesla"

I’ve had 11 RR and my MX is my first electric car.

And also my first car that’s had zero issues in its first year. Ok I paid nearly 100k for it so you expect no issues. However my range rovers all around same price and constant issues.

Can say as a year long owner that I can’t agree that are badly put together. I’ve had no issues.

But options are just that and as long as you enjoy what your driving it’s all good.

I just love the fact I’m faster than most of you lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Watched vintage voltage on quest and I'd love the defender they did a couple of weeks ago. 200 mile range with tesla power

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By 2035 all cars have to be electric that puts me at 73 so will be using the electric madge mobile by then anyway

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

If Mazda make an electric mx5 I might consider it

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling

So long as the benefits for the environment are there then I will without a second thought.

I honestly could not care any less about how loud they are, or how they look and feel. Fairly small details in the grand scheme of things if there are better options.

Obviously it would all depend on what I can afford etc but that aside I'd have no hesitation in buying whichever car (and its fuel source) is the more efficient for the environment.

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By *entleman_PerveMan
over a year ago

peterborough

Its been an interesting few years for electric cars, battery longevity has been better than expected, infrastructure has grown significantly and ease of use for public charging is getting much better. Think about it going back to the first early cars having to source your fuel from the local apothecary, people with their own horses stables etc much have thought it completely mad.

We are in the early days and things are getting better, this year will see the release of the VW ID3, VW gave it the 3 designation because they believe it to be their 3rd generation peoples car following on from the Beetle and Golf This is the most significant new car of recent years, if the Tesla Roadster is the Benz Patent Motorwagen then the ID3 will be the Ford Model T and if you look at the comparative time frames we are accelerating hard into an electric future.

New charging and Battery tech in the pipeline will match and exceed today's Diesels in a few short years and bear in mind diesel has had since 1936 to get to this point. The future will be Electric cars but right now they are not right for everyone.

As for Hydrogen i know Jeremy Clarkson spaffed his pants about it one time on Top Gear but storage has always been an issue and its only really been pursued by motor manufacturers who want to keep making large heavy complicated engines with lots of lovely serviceable and maintenance to keep us on the hook.

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

No. Not worth the battery cost of replacement and the low mileage.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Many people are probably unaware, but many of the first cars were electric or steam in the US, an example being the Detroit Electric, with a guaranteed range of 80 miles, with one example able to do more than 200 miles on one charge. It could only do 20mph however, but the quality of roads back then, you probably wouldn’t want to go any faster. Today, electric cars have come on a long way, not so much in range, but in performance. The latest model of Nissan Leaf would leave many cars for dead up to 40mph, largely because it doesn’t have gears, and delivers all of its power from 0rpm. The realistic range is around 140 miles, which for most people would last a few days before needing to be charged. They are very quiet and smooth to drive, which is just one of the reasons why I am considering one soon, along with free road tax (although that won’t last forever), and I can charge it up at work for free. The downside is the initial expense, but then servicing costs and repair costs should be less as there’s less to go wrong, but question marks remain over battery longevity and the cost of replacing them after they begin to deteriorate. It’s still not entirely a green vehicle either, because the emissions are just offloaded to the original source of fuel which makes the electricity to begin with. Also the electrical capacity of our country wouldn’t be able to cope if we all decided to buy electric cars tomorrow. They use many kilowatts to charge up, so our national grid needs some serious upgrading if it is to cope in the coming years. Anyway, back to the question, would you buy an electric car?"

It might be none optional in my lifetime so I intend to make the most of rumbling, screaming, throbbing, noisy superbikes and cars before the choice is removed.

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over a year ago

It might be none optional in my lifetime so I intend to make the most of rumbling, screaming, throbbing, noisy superbikes and cars before the choice is removed."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No the milk man had one years ago he used it to deliver the milk i want to impressed.

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By *agan_PairCouple
over a year ago

portchester

Once the mainstream dealers start putting some more interesting cars out there in electric form they may be interesting, currently the only real interesting ev is the jag offering - Tesla’s are one trick pony’s but all in all terrible cars which will be a foot note in the history books once the Germans start releasing the likes of an A4 or 3series. (They know this which is why they are pushing hard in battery tech and supply). Once the big marques start getting really serious I think there’s going to be some interesting options out there - currently though only one or two mildly interesting options. I’ll stick to petrol fun till then.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

The BMW i8 has an hybrid engine (part petrol part electric) which I could live with.

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over a year ago

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over a year ago

Yeah I would. Check out the Kia e-niro or the soul ev (marmite car). Look at contract hire.

The batteries are designed to outlast the chassis of the car, it will take a long time to lose any charge too but it won't matter by then. Plus, Kia cover theirs under 7 year warranty.

One of the brand's in the JD power league that always have problems are tesla, followed by range rover - this can change over time of course.

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By *avenTinaCouple
over a year ago

Southport

I suppose we will be forced to go electric eventually, however I will stick with my petrol V8 supercharged Rangerover overfinch it’s very economical and I get about 16mpg it’s so comfortable and sounds fantastic

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By *lap.n.tickleCouple
over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

Absolutely when hell freezes over.....

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By *entleman_PerveMan
over a year ago

peterborough

"It might be none optional in my lifetime so I intend to make the most of rumbling, screaming, throbbing, noisy superbikes and cars before the choice is removed."

Lol i dont see that happening but i would imagine it might get more difficult or expensive to try and fuel your V8 fire breather the same way classics owners today have issues with cars designed for leaded petrol or 6v electrical systems. The market will still exist to cater to classics owners but you might not be able to buy a new one in the same way you cant go out and buy an MG TF today. In-fact i would imagine EV drive trains will bring a new lease of life to some unreliable or less used classics i have seen some fascinating conversions recently including one built by Aston Martin for the DB5 and if they keep more classics on the road im all for it.

The future is coming but the past never dies.

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