Affordable family EV
Discussion
caseys said:
Another vote here for on.to - you can also get a referral code off any of us for £50 off your first month rental.
Sell the Audi. Get a monthly lease. See what suits you. Then do an order
Likely issue is going go be availability of vehicles. As a current subscriber we had an email yesterday warning of long wait times for many models due to the chip shortage and the fact most subscribers aren't handing vehicles back after a few months once they have them. Sell the Audi. Get a monthly lease. See what suits you. Then do an order
OP: I'd be a little wary of the iPace these days. The charging infrastructure is getting better, but Jaguar haven't increased the power they can accept into the vehicle (100 kW). As is often the case in such a nascent technological industry, the seemingly recent, but ultimately earlier models are beginning to get a little left behind. (e.g. Kia EV6 - 350 kW charing capacity - ahead of the current grid, so will keep up with the fast-improving tech for longer).
Also, if going for an Enyaq make sure you get the 125 kW charging thrown in free; they have just realised their error and put it on all all new models as standard, as opposed to it being an upgrade option.
Good luck!
Also, if going for an Enyaq make sure you get the 125 kW charging thrown in free; they have just realised their error and put it on all all new models as standard, as opposed to it being an upgrade option.
Good luck!
McAndy said:
OP: I'd be a little wary of the iPace these days. The charging infrastructure is getting better, but Jaguar haven't increased the power they can accept into the vehicle (100 kW). As is often the case in such a nascent technological industry, the seemingly recent, but ultimately earlier models are beginning to get a little left behind. (e.g. Kia EV6 - 350 kW charing capacity - ahead of the current grid, so will keep up with the fast-improving tech for longer).
Also, if going for an Enyaq make sure you get the 125 kW charging thrown in free; they have just realised their error and put it on all all new models as standard, as opposed to it being an upgrade option.
Good luck!
Worth considering I agree but really depends on your usage. Also the charge curve the car delivers rather than just headline speeds is key. The EV6 is exceptional in both for example but Tesla's are very quick at low battery before falling away considerably.Also, if going for an Enyaq make sure you get the 125 kW charging thrown in free; they have just realised their error and put it on all all new models as standard, as opposed to it being an upgrade option.
Good luck!
Was a consideration for us when going for the eTron 55 as despite 'only' charging at 150kW it will maintain that all the way to 80% which makes a huge difference on a long trip.
SWoll said:
Worth considering I agree but really depends on your usage. Also the charge curve the car delivers rather than just headline speeds is key. The EV6 is exceptional in both for example but Tesla's are very quick at low battery before falling away considerably.
Was a consideration for us when going for the eTron 55 as despite 'only' charging at 150kW it will maintain that all the way to 80% which makes a huge difference on a long trip.
Nice add, thanks! I shall review charge curves more carefully as I get closer to second-EV purchase in the next two years. Was a consideration for us when going for the eTron 55 as despite 'only' charging at 150kW it will maintain that all the way to 80% which makes a huge difference on a long trip.
McAndy said:
OP: I'd be a little wary of the iPace these days. The charging infrastructure is getting better, but Jaguar haven't increased the power they can accept into the vehicle (100 kW). As is often the case in such a nascent technological industry, the seemingly recent, but ultimately earlier models are beginning to get a little left behind. (e.g. Kia EV6 - 350 kW charing capacity - ahead of the current grid, so will keep up with the fast-improving tech for longer).
Also, if going for an Enyaq make sure you get the 125 kW charging thrown in free; they have just realised their error and put it on all all new models as standard, as opposed to it being an upgrade option.
Good luck!
IME, once you get to a geniune 100kW of charging power (around 300 mph ) then the difference in time to charge is really neither here nor there in most cases. Probably the difference in going for a no2 vs a no1....... ;-)Also, if going for an Enyaq make sure you get the 125 kW charging thrown in free; they have just realised their error and put it on all all new models as standard, as opposed to it being an upgrade option.
Good luck!
Max_Torque said:
IME, once you get to a geniune 100kW of charging power (around 300 mph ) then the difference in time to charge is really neither here nor there in most cases. Probably the difference in going for a no2 vs a no1....... ;-)
Maybe they should advertise charging speeds in coffee strengths instead (multiples of espresso, perhaps) 
dmsims said:
I have looked inside a Q5 and didn't think it was that big
Why the pretend SUV requirement ?
They reckon my iPace is an SUV too. So far as I can tell it's just a hot-hatch that has been over inflated Why the pretend SUV requirement ?
As for SUV requirement.. I can't think of anyone that needs one other than those in the countryside that drive high riding 4x4's for practical reasons. We all know that anyone in need of space is far better off in an estate. Some would say that a people carrier is best for space which may be true - but no such car could ever be considered on PH.
rlengthorn said:
I've just placed a lease order for one of these, albeit the new, updated 2022 model. We'll be coming from an older petrol Audi Q7, so I'm very much looking forward to the fuel saving!
I'd be interested to read your thoughts. The price and range interest me greatly; the cheap items such as non-reach adjustable steering wheel worry me.McAndy said:
Max_Torque said:
IME, once you get to a geniune 100kW of charging power (around 300 mph ) then the difference in time to charge is really neither here nor there in most cases. Probably the difference in going for a no2 vs a no1....... ;-)
Maybe they should advertise charging speeds in coffee strengths instead (multiples of espresso, perhaps) SWoll said:
McAndy said:
Max_Torque said:
IME, once you get to a geniune 100kW of charging power (around 300 mph ) then the difference in time to charge is really neither here nor there in most cases. Probably the difference in going for a no2 vs a no1....... ;-)
Maybe they should advertise charging speeds in coffee strengths instead (multiples of espresso, perhaps) It's kind of a non factor for the majority.
McAndy said:
I'd be interested to read your thoughts. The price and range interest me greatly; the cheap items such as non-reach adjustable steering wheel worry me.
The new one seems to solve a lot of the glaring oversights of the original - there's now an app for remote heating and timed charging, the infotainment is better, you don't have to kneel on the floor to plug in the charging cable, etc. but yes, the lack of reach adjustment in the steering definitely shows the car's budget origins. It's a shame because the interior is otherwise pretty decent as long as you don't want to spend your days cuddling your door cards. I'd certainly rate the interior above the ID3, although I appreciate that's a low bar!The Audi grille on that one must add at least £10k though.
kambites said:
The new one seems to solve a lot of the glaring oversights of the original - there's now an app for remote heating and timed charging, the infotainment is better, you don't have to kneel on the floor to plug in the charging cable, etc. but yes, the lack of reach adjustment in the steering definitely shows the car's budget origins. It's a shame because the interior is otherwise pretty decent as long as you don't want to spend your days cuddling your door cards. I'd certainly rate the interior above the ID3, although I appreciate that's a low bar!
The Audi grille on that one must add at least £10k though.
Chuckle. I went to see one on Saturday. Sadly very small compared to my expectations! Same for the 5. The steering wheel in the ZS was also a country mile away! Shame, but shows why it’s important to view cars before buying!The Audi grille on that one must add at least £10k though.
Gassing Station | EV and Alternative Fuels | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff