Which electric or plug in hybrid?

[ShaunTheSheep]

Couldn't give a toss about economy (was a happy rx8 owner). I just want an electric car to take to pieces and because it's cool technology.

What should I be looking at?

Up to £4k down, £500/mo. 12k miles / year. Minimum range 35 miles (so calculated in the cold with all the accessories on). Don't care about badge or looks.

[ShaunTheSheep]

I do 30 miles each way but only commute a couple of times a week. There's a few chargers near work and they're always empty.

Outlander gx4h is my current favourite so far but it's not far ahead of the i3 rex.

Edit: ampera could work if it's any good. I thought gm were squeezed for pennies so guessed the ampera would have been a rush job. Twizzy is to small. I want a car, not a shoe!

Edited by ShaunTheSheep on Monday 18th January 19:45

Edited by ShaunTheSheep on Monday 18th January 19:47

[ShaunTheSheep]

The leaf is looking pretty promising. Initially I figured more expensive would be better but it seems they stacked the deck well with the leaf...

[ShaunTheSheep]

Had a shot in the i3 in lodge trim. Wow, how's that for nice and awkward at the same time. Beautiful interior, I actually prefer the wool seats over all leather. Still there's something awkward about the steering wheel but nothing I'd complain about. Ugly as sin outside but very very nice inside.

No need for a brake pedal when driving, takes about a mile to get used to the throttle then it feels fine. More power than expected.

Very very nice car!

[ShaunTheSheep]

Had a shot in the leaf, I think it's the least compromise so far. You could basically treat it as a normal car, more or less. I love toys and gadgets but surprisingly the mid range model acenta has pretty much everything except leather (which I don't want) and led headlights (which I do!).

30kwh battery with the 6.6kwh charger on board. I could do our holidays to Yorkshire with that and minimal waiting at chargers.

The only fly in the ointment is an upgraded i3 is just around the corner. It will be more expensive than the current i3. It's ugly where the leaf just blends in I think. The interior is something special though and it has a good bit more puff than the leaf. Ironically I think I prefer the leafs handling. These are shopping trolleys and I like my shopping trolley comfortable not twitchy.