Stellantis Electric MPV vans Berlingo / Rifter / Combo Life
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Hi,
Purchased a 1 month old Vauxhall Combo Life electric, there is nothing on the market on a 25 plate for under £20k that will take 7 people with loads of space .
Pre reg, The Vauxhall version of this car is about £2k cheaper than the Citroen Berlingo, which in turn is £3k cheaper than the Peugeot Rifter which is £2k cheaper than the Toyota Procity verso version.
The Peugeot looks the best and has the best interior but not the best value.
The Toyota has a superior warranty.
The Vauxhall is sold in the highest quantity.
A few newby questions
Purchased a 1 month old Vauxhall Combo Life electric, there is nothing on the market on a 25 plate for under £20k that will take 7 people with loads of space .
Pre reg, The Vauxhall version of this car is about £2k cheaper than the Citroen Berlingo, which in turn is £3k cheaper than the Peugeot Rifter which is £2k cheaper than the Toyota Procity verso version.
The Peugeot looks the best and has the best interior but not the best value.
The Toyota has a superior warranty.
The Vauxhall is sold in the highest quantity.
A few newby questions
- how many extra miles can be expected from regen on max during city driving (under 50mph)?
- do I charge it to 80% or 100% each week? (Charge it twice a week so far)
- I moved to octopus energy but the rates don’t seem as competitive as some other providers, are Octopus the best for EVs and overnight charging?
- where can I get a good cable storage bag?
Octopus EV tariffs give cheap rate electricity for your whole house. Some other suppliers only give cheap electricity for charging the car.
Regen modes don't really affect economy, they just change how much regen braking is applied automatically when you lift off the accelerator. Braking with light pressure on the brake pedal will also use regen to slow the car. Pressing harder will use the friction brakes.
The most economical way to drive is zero regen, coasting for as long as possible, and anticipating the road ahead.
Just use the regen mode that feels the most "natural" for your driving style, and go easy on the (friction) brakes.
Regen modes don't really affect economy, they just change how much regen braking is applied automatically when you lift off the accelerator. Braking with light pressure on the brake pedal will also use regen to slow the car. Pressing harder will use the friction brakes.
The most economical way to drive is zero regen, coasting for as long as possible, and anticipating the road ahead.
Just use the regen mode that feels the most "natural" for your driving style, and go easy on the (friction) brakes.
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