Next electric cars?
Discussion
There seems to be the Zoe, Leaf, i3 and Tesla and not much else (I know there are one of two other cars modded from IC versions) but when are the next electric cars being launched. Despite all the talk new models seemed to have stalled. Even Nissan isn't too bothered about replacing the Leaf which has been on sale of years now.
I wouldn't say that either the Leaf, i3 or ZOE are bland.
Aren't Tesla launching a cheaper family hatch type car soon?
I would say that the problem is with the still limited sales and monetary return on these types of cars, investing a shed load of money into newer versions probably isn't viable until sales of electric cars properly take off.
Aren't Tesla launching a cheaper family hatch type car soon?
I would say that the problem is with the still limited sales and monetary return on these types of cars, investing a shed load of money into newer versions probably isn't viable until sales of electric cars properly take off.
DSLiverpool said:
HTP99 said:
ZOE has had a new motor too, taking the stated range to 149 miles from 130.
63 miles is our Zoe max, no way is 130 ever feasible I managed 100 miles out of our previous demo ZOE which was running the older motor, I can easily get 70-80 miles out of our current one; still has the older motor, by driving carefully. I haven't tried going for 100 miles as it's put on charge daily at work.
Unforseen circumstances last Christmas dictated the 100 miles range; I ended up being off work unexpectedly and am unable to charge it at home.
Even the Manufacturers admit the max. range quoted is only possible in exact driving conditions.
There's a guide on the Nissan website to expected range in differing situations.
Even so you can adapt your style to extract more range than you think.
Getting my Leaf 30kw on the 22nd so will see what of real world range it can do then.
Will definitely look at the new Leaf when the 3 year lease is up on this one especially if the range is a genuine 200 miles +
There's a guide on the Nissan website to expected range in differing situations.
Even so you can adapt your style to extract more range than you think.
Getting my Leaf 30kw on the 22nd so will see what of real world range it can do then.
Will definitely look at the new Leaf when the 3 year lease is up on this one especially if the range is a genuine 200 miles +
I will be taking a close look at the Leaf 2 and Tesla Model 3.
What I really wish for though is a commuter/weekend car with 150-200 mile range, a couple of seats and a focus on driving pleasure, electric style. I want torque vectoring, aggressive regenerative braking, loads of power and traction - oh, and I don't want to pay more than £20-25k for it.
What I really wish for though is a commuter/weekend car with 150-200 mile range, a couple of seats and a focus on driving pleasure, electric style. I want torque vectoring, aggressive regenerative braking, loads of power and traction - oh, and I don't want to pay more than £20-25k for it.
AnotherClarkey said:
I will be taking a close look at the Leaf 2 and Tesla Model 3.
What I really wish for though is a commuter/weekend car with 150-200 mile range, a couple of seats and a focus on driving pleasure, electric style. I want torque vectoring, aggressive regenerative braking, loads of power and traction - oh, and I don't want to pay more than £20-25k for it.
See you in 30 yearsWhat I really wish for though is a commuter/weekend car with 150-200 mile range, a couple of seats and a focus on driving pleasure, electric style. I want torque vectoring, aggressive regenerative braking, loads of power and traction - oh, and I don't want to pay more than £20-25k for it.
stargazer30 said:
DSLiverpool said:
HTP99 said:
ZOE has had a new motor too, taking the stated range to 149 miles from 130.
63 miles is our Zoe max, no way is 130 ever feasible I'd stick with Tesla, their charging network is fantastic.
The current AC/CCS/Chademo network in the UK is a shambles where you have a 50/50 chance if the charger will work / actually be there / be in use / or some dick in an ICE has parked in it.
With Tesla, they have 2-6 well marked bays which very very rarely have issues.
The current AC/CCS/Chademo network in the UK is a shambles where you have a 50/50 chance if the charger will work / actually be there / be in use / or some dick in an ICE has parked in it.
With Tesla, they have 2-6 well marked bays which very very rarely have issues.
MikeGoodwin said:
AnotherClarkey said:
I will be taking a close look at the Leaf 2 and Tesla Model 3.
What I really wish for though is a commuter/weekend car with 150-200 mile range, a couple of seats and a focus on driving pleasure, electric style. I want torque vectoring, aggressive regenerative braking, loads of power and traction - oh, and I don't want to pay more than £20-25k for it.
See you in 30 yearsWhat I really wish for though is a commuter/weekend car with 150-200 mile range, a couple of seats and a focus on driving pleasure, electric style. I want torque vectoring, aggressive regenerative braking, loads of power and traction - oh, and I don't want to pay more than £20-25k for it.
Phunk said:
I'd stick with Tesla, their charging network is fantastic.
The current AC/CCS/Chademo network in the UK is a shambles where you have a 50/50 chance if the charger will work / actually be there / be in use / or some dick in an ICE has parked in it.
With Tesla, they have 2-6 well marked bays which very very rarely have issues.
Indeed, watched a YT channel by name of alloam or something. A guy who lives in Aberdeen who has a Zoe and does videos about living with it. He attempted a Aberdeen-London-Aberdeen trip and it nearly didn't happen when, at his second charging stop, all the chargers weren't working.The current AC/CCS/Chademo network in the UK is a shambles where you have a 50/50 chance if the charger will work / actually be there / be in use / or some dick in an ICE has parked in it.
With Tesla, they have 2-6 well marked bays which very very rarely have issues.
They weren't working at his back up and I think the one they directed him to after that had tripped and the council couldn't find anyone to come un-trip it. He did make it though, but I would imagine if that happened to you early on in ownership, you'd be wary of going any further than down the road in it!
Frimley111R said:
There seems to be the Zoe, Leaf, i3 and Tesla and not much else (I know there are one of two other cars modded from IC versions) but when are the next electric cars being launched. Despite all the talk new models seemed to have stalled. Even Nissan isn't too bothered about replacing the Leaf which has been on sale of years now.
As has already Ben said, the Leaf has just received a big battery upgrade. And it's selling rather well at the minute, so I suspect they see no need to change it too much, too soon.Gassing Station | EV and Alternative Fuels | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff