Looking at EV

[Aiminghigh123]

Ok I have an old Saab 9-3 aero driving about 25k a year it costs me £500ish a month in fuel alone.
My commute is 140 miles round trip.
I live in a flat so charging an EV at home currently it’s not possible however I can charge at work plus I have fleet services.

I like the sound of the Tesla 3 plus speaking with them at Westfield shopping centre they said I would be looking at around £550 a month on PCP 3 year deal.
Can charge at work for free plus fleet as Tesla fast charge.
I have seen golf do an electric as well.
So
My question is any other recommendations suggestions?
Would like 300ish mile range. Mostly use it for commute 25k a year.
£600 a month max.
Comfortable plus I do have a 2 year old as well.
Open to second hand market I have read about older Tesla models have some free charging or something.
Thanks.

[Aiminghigh123]

That’s the idea.
They said I can have one for a week trial so seriously considering one or a second hand model s

[Aiminghigh123]

Cool thanks for the help. I have been following the EV tech definitely the last 2 years it has ramped up. I could maybe push my car another year but it’s getting on which is why I’m thinking rather than get another petrol/diesel just jump to EV.

Will check the charger at work it’s a proper installed portal about 12 of them but not sure the output.

I commute from London to Southampton along the M3. I believe fleet services has Tesla fast charge. The sales person said fast charge takes 20 mins but didn’t say how much it costs to use.

Edited by Aiminghigh123 on Sunday 6th October 22:30

[Aiminghigh123]

Just checked the charge at work sadly they are 7KW probably explains why they are free.
So 8-9hr day would give me 56ishKW.

[Aiminghigh123]

Chester35 said:

The BMW i3 seems to be able to do that daily range on battery only and cost about £325 PCP per month over 3 years. The Model 3 costs £470 per month.

(why did the shopping center tell you £550? )

I got a quote for 25k miles a year plus it was the AWD with 6k down.
T3 is a bit small in the back I’m 6.1 and wouldn’t last long by father in-law is same and sometimes I would be picking them up.
In deed a few lamp posts are converted around here not many so wouldn’t rely on them. Annoying as anyone can park in front of them.

I have tried an bmw i3 before. Didn’t get on with it. Just sitting in it felt uncomfortable. I have had back problems before and since having the Saab it made it so much better.

Mileage is proving the problem. Since my MOT Jan on my Saab I just checked and I have clocked up 21k miles with this month to go plus the rest of the year!!!