Going electric but which car to swap?
Discussion
We currently have two cars and they suit us perfectly. A Lexus RX450H that's used for family stuff and road trips and Mrs D's Audi TT.
Although we're really fond of both cars, we've decided we want to go electric with (at least) one car. The problem is, I just cannot decide which car to change.
The TT is mostly used for darting about locally so that would seem the obvious use-case for BEV, but there's nothing remotely like an EV TT out there - small, quick, fun. Basically, the only option I can get Mrs D even slightly interested in is the Alpine A290.
So then I think we should swap the Lexus because there's far more choice for big, wafty luxury. I've narrowed that down to a Jag ipace because I've always fancied a Jag and they're in budget. However, this would be the car we use for trips into Europe and around the UK and the range isn't great, and I still feel like petrol/hybrid is better for that kind of driving anyway. Those trips are only be a few times a year though, so I accept I may be overthinking that aspect.
I've been going in circles for weeks so am seeking inspiration. What did / would you do - change the fun runabout or the family road trip car?
Although we're really fond of both cars, we've decided we want to go electric with (at least) one car. The problem is, I just cannot decide which car to change.
The TT is mostly used for darting about locally so that would seem the obvious use-case for BEV, but there's nothing remotely like an EV TT out there - small, quick, fun. Basically, the only option I can get Mrs D even slightly interested in is the Alpine A290.
So then I think we should swap the Lexus because there's far more choice for big, wafty luxury. I've narrowed that down to a Jag ipace because I've always fancied a Jag and they're in budget. However, this would be the car we use for trips into Europe and around the UK and the range isn't great, and I still feel like petrol/hybrid is better for that kind of driving anyway. Those trips are only be a few times a year though, so I accept I may be overthinking that aspect.
I've been going in circles for weeks so am seeking inspiration. What did / would you do - change the fun runabout or the family road trip car?
Cyberster? Seen a couple on the road and in the metal they look great:
https://www.mgcyberster.co.uk/
https://www.mgcyberster.co.uk/
Funk said:
Cyberster? Seen a couple on the road and in the metal they look great:
https://www.mgcyberster.co.uk/
Style over substance. Shocking safety systems, interior feels like it was designed by someone who doesn't drive, feels heavy in the corners from my limited experience.https://www.mgcyberster.co.uk/
The alpine a290 looks OK, but I'd rather have the R5 or micra.
Never thought I'd say this, but I'd keep the audi and get rid of the lexus. Go for a tesla model Y awd. I went from an NX to the last gen MY and it's a massive massive upgrade in every way, apart from the seats and missing the HUD. Itll be a major upgrade on the rx too. Felt like going from vhs to 4k OLED. It's also much better than the ipace, other the jag interior is lovely and it rides better (the NX ride was crap, I've not been in an Rx but the my didn't feel any worse). You won't need a £1500 a year extended warranty for starters
Edited by Pickle_Rick on Monday 20th April 19:17
Funk said:
Oof.
I really wanted to like it, thinking it could be a modern upgraded version of my mr2 roadster, but it's nothing like it and in no way chuckable, and 3 seconds of acceleration (which is fantastic) and you've lost your licence. I love EVs, but this one is way off the mark. If they do a midlife refresh to fix it's issues like they did with the mg4 interior and media unit, then it will be a pretty decent car. Funnily enough we are swapping a mk3 TT convertible for a Tesla model 3 on one of the cheap deals
Currently it s used for the same sort of things, nipping to the shops, the occasional roof down drives and my OH commute twice a week which is a 25 mile trip
A model 3 suits this perfectly, especially in winter when the 2 mile drive to the shop would be done in the cold interior or the commute involves defrosting the car
We will be sad to see the TT go, it s been a great car but the model 3 fits the bill very well but before that we where looking at everything from ex30 to q6 etc but £297 a month for 2 years is such cheap motoring we will see what sort of interesting things are on the market by then
If I was buying a town car I would be tempted by a abarth 500 convertible electric
Could one on the new VAG small platform cars suit? ID polo, cupra rivan, Audi A2? Or even a cupra born is a decent drive, you can feel that they’re RWD
Currently it s used for the same sort of things, nipping to the shops, the occasional roof down drives and my OH commute twice a week which is a 25 mile trip
A model 3 suits this perfectly, especially in winter when the 2 mile drive to the shop would be done in the cold interior or the commute involves defrosting the car
We will be sad to see the TT go, it s been a great car but the model 3 fits the bill very well but before that we where looking at everything from ex30 to q6 etc but £297 a month for 2 years is such cheap motoring we will see what sort of interesting things are on the market by then
If I was buying a town car I would be tempted by a abarth 500 convertible electric
Could one on the new VAG small platform cars suit? ID polo, cupra rivan, Audi A2? Or even a cupra born is a decent drive, you can feel that they’re RWD
Edited by Quattr04. on Monday 20th April 22:10
Edited by Quattr04. on Monday 20th April 22:14
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