Switching to EV
Discussion
G'day,
well like many, with the rising costs of fuel, I'm exploring the option of going EV. I'm moving to a new house which has an EV wall charger.
I'm moving from a 530D estate which is quite well-specced and looking for my next car to have some good extras too. Need room for a couple of dogs in the boot for short 10min drives (to let them loose in the field). I do about 10miles a day to, and rarely do really long journeys that are 100+ miles.
My budget is around £20k.
Cars I've been looking at -
iPace (MY22 onwards) - also has a HUD on HSE spec which I've enjoyed having on my 5 Series. Good driving dynamics.
IONIQ 5 - do like the retro looks and also like the ability of the sliding back row
e-tron - not looked too much at these but they just look pretty big
Mach-E - like the look of these too, and don't see many about
I know they all have their issues, i pace to me as they can be cheaper and I'ld look at getting JLR extended warranty.
Would like to hear people's views.
well like many, with the rising costs of fuel, I'm exploring the option of going EV. I'm moving to a new house which has an EV wall charger.
I'm moving from a 530D estate which is quite well-specced and looking for my next car to have some good extras too. Need room for a couple of dogs in the boot for short 10min drives (to let them loose in the field). I do about 10miles a day to, and rarely do really long journeys that are 100+ miles.
My budget is around £20k.
Cars I've been looking at -
iPace (MY22 onwards) - also has a HUD on HSE spec which I've enjoyed having on my 5 Series. Good driving dynamics.
IONIQ 5 - do like the retro looks and also like the ability of the sliding back row
e-tron - not looked too much at these but they just look pretty big
Mach-E - like the look of these too, and don't see many about
I know they all have their issues, i pace to me as they can be cheaper and I'ld look at getting JLR extended warranty.
Would like to hear people's views.
Lucas_Wxm said:
G'day,
well like many, with the rising costs of fuel, I'm exploring the option of going EV. I'm moving to a new house which has an EV wall charger.
I'm moving from a 530D estate which is quite well-specced and looking for my next car to have some good extras too. Need room for a couple of dogs in the boot for short 10min drives (to let them loose in the field). I do about 10miles a day to, and rarely do really long journeys that are 100+ miles.
My budget is around £20k.
Cars I've been looking at -
iPace (MY22 onwards) - also has a HUD on HSE spec which I've enjoyed having on my 5 Series. Good driving dynamics.
IONIQ 5 - do like the retro looks and also like the ability of the sliding back row
e-tron - not looked too much at these but they just look pretty big
Mach-E - like the look of these too, and don't see many about
I know they all have their issues, i pace to me as they can be cheaper and I'ld look at getting JLR extended warranty.
Would like to hear people's views.
I-pace is a brilliant car, especially post-2022 models, however, you'll struggle to find a post-22 model with HUD and surround cameras for max £20k. 2022-2023, or in fact early 2024, years were notorious for the microchip shortage which hit JLR very badly, consequently, HUD and surround cameras got dropped off the specs of even the highest spec cars and customers who had specifically ordered their cars with them were given the option to cancel their orders, it really was that bad and significant. I have a 2022 HSE, it normally would've had both, but unfortunately both are missing due to the chip shortage. I still love the car, but just beware and lower your expectations on the HUD/surround camera front! well like many, with the rising costs of fuel, I'm exploring the option of going EV. I'm moving to a new house which has an EV wall charger.
I'm moving from a 530D estate which is quite well-specced and looking for my next car to have some good extras too. Need room for a couple of dogs in the boot for short 10min drives (to let them loose in the field). I do about 10miles a day to, and rarely do really long journeys that are 100+ miles.
My budget is around £20k.
Cars I've been looking at -
iPace (MY22 onwards) - also has a HUD on HSE spec which I've enjoyed having on my 5 Series. Good driving dynamics.
IONIQ 5 - do like the retro looks and also like the ability of the sliding back row
e-tron - not looked too much at these but they just look pretty big
Mach-E - like the look of these too, and don't see many about
I know they all have their issues, i pace to me as they can be cheaper and I'ld look at getting JLR extended warranty.
Would like to hear people's views.
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