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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Bosscat » Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:46 pm

Stayingup wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:32 pm
Have you thought about a Hybrid? Very good solution.
Thats what we are looking at as 60%+ of our driving is 24 miles round trips max most of that less ... But we do do 300m+ journeys when doing trips to see the rellys or UK breaks...

So am still undecided yet as the choices are huge on the market we are looking in ... Love my current 4 yr old Jag E-pace (had it nearly 3 yrs) but the hybrid versions are way out of our price bracket ...

So its probably a Citroen C5 Aircross which is a similar size to the Jag and 35 miles+ Electric only range.

We have had a few Citroens down the past few years, and we do have the Wifes little C3 that would go (as well as the Jag) as we don't need 2 cars these days.

But am still undecided ...
Decisions Decisions Decisions 🤭

Keeping my eye on Motorpoints website they seem to be getting plenty through

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by 1fatclaret » Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:17 pm

karatekid wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:15 pm
If you leave your EV at Manchester airport for a fortnights holiday will it hold the charge sufficiently to get you home to Burnley when you get back or does it lose some charge over time?
Depends how much charge you leave it with. Over two weeks I’d expect about 5 to 10 % of the charge to deplete in cold weather, less in the summer

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by 1fatclaret » Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:20 pm

Bosscat wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:46 pm
Thats what we are looking at as 60%+ of our driving is 24 miles round trips max most of that less ... But we do do 300m+ journeys when doing trips to see the rellys or UK breaks...

So am still undecided yet as the choices are huge on the market we are looking in ... Love my current 4 yr old Jag E-pace (had it nearly 3 yrs) but the hybrid versions are way out of our price bracket ...

So its probably a Citroen C5 Aircross which is a similar size to the Jag and 35 miles+ Electric only range.

We have had a few Citroens down the past few years, and we do have the Wifes little C3 that would go (as well as the Jag) as we don't need 2 cars these days.

But am still undecided ...
Decisions Decisions Decisions 🤭

Keeping my eye on Motorpoints website they seem to be getting plenty through
300 plus mile journeys are absolutely fine if your car can accept a fast charge and then you can slow charge it whilst you’re at your destination.

15 minutes at a 250kw charge point will give you about 150 miles of range at 3 miles per kWh
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Bosscat » Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:26 pm

1fatclaret wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:20 pm
300 plus mile journeys are absolutely fine if your car can accept a fast charge and then you can slow charge it whilst you’re at your destination.

15 minutes at a 250kw charge point will give you about 150 miles of range at 3 miles per kWh
Not ready to think about that yet 1fc 🙂 ...

Have been pondering and looking at options but think Hybrid is the way for us at the moment ...

We not rushing into anything as we don't need to ...

Thanks for your point though 👍🙂

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by 1882Clarets1882 » Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:39 pm

claret2018 wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:43 pm
Years of reading the tabloids and watching right wing news has some people absolutely terrified of any kind of change.
Years of reading twitter and watching left wing news has some people absolutely devoid of a sense of humour. Lighten up mate.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Casper2 » Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:46 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:06 pm
Piles of nonsense being posted about electric cars on here......all of it by people who don't own one.
I've had mine for 4 years.......best car i've ever had...by miles.
I smile every time i drive past a Gas station....i smile a lot.
Why do electric car owners always feel the need to tell everyone?

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Pearcey » Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:01 pm

Stayingup wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:32 pm
Have you thought about a Hybrid? Very good solution.
Yes I have but the prices are extortionate. I am a bit tight when it comes to cars to be fair. Motorbikes however….. :D

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by 1fatclaret » Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:09 pm

Casper2 wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:46 pm
Why do electric car owners always feel the need to tell everyone?
Who and what kind of comments were you expecting on a thread about fully electric cars?
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Taffy on the wing » Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:34 am

Casper2 wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:46 pm
Why do electric car owners always feel the need to tell everyone?
It's a thread about Electric cars and their good and bad points! That should be simple enough for you to understand.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by IanMcL » Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:58 am

Bosscat wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:26 pm
Not ready to think about that yet 1fc 🙂 ...

Have been pondering and looking at options but think Hybrid is the way for us at the moment ...

We not rushing into anything as we don't need to ...

Thanks for your point though 👍🙂
Hybrid not the way forward, Bosscat. Better get a cheaper non electric that does lots to the gallon. Hybrids are just overhyped gas users!

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Casper2 » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:30 am

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:34 am
It's a thread about Electric cars and their good and bad points! That should be simple enough for you to understand.
I wasn’t just referring to this thread , is that simple enough for you .

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Casper2 » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:32 am

1fatclaret wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:09 pm
Who and what kind of comments were you expecting on a thread about fully electric cars?
Oh look at me I’ve got a fully electric car and morally superior to those that haven’t.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by 1fatclaret » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:50 am

Casper2 wrote:
Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:32 am
Oh look at me I’ve got a fully electric car and morally superior to those that haven’t.
Nothing moral about my decision to get a fully electric car, just the huge savings in company car tax it gives me, and I get to contribute to a thread from a position of knowledge. Now why would you be on this if you don’t have or want one? Odd behaviour.
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by ClaretCliff » Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:02 am

Casper2 wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:46 pm
Why do electric car owners always feel the need to tell everyone?
Just wait until you meet an electric car owner who is also a vegan !
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Casper2 » Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:36 pm

ClaretCliff wrote:
Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:02 am
Just wait until you meet an electric car owner who is also a vegan !
I’m a vegan

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Taffy on the wing » Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:02 pm

Casper2 wrote:
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:36 pm
I’m a vegan
This news will surprise nobody.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Casper2 » Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:03 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:02 pm
This news will surprise nobody.
Get a life

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Taffy on the wing » Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:08 pm

Casper2 wrote:
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:03 pm
Get a life
TOO EASY.....

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Penwortham_Claret » Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:18 pm

I’ve got a Polestar on order which comes with vegan seat coverings
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:05 pm

https://theoxfordmagazine.com/news/uks- ... lton-park/

This is near me, I might have to go try it 🤔

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by chekhov » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:28 pm

Casper2 wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:19 pm
https://twitter.com/gbnews/status/16189 ... ohnTQEgfXA

Keep the faith :lol:
Hardly a balanced and informed perspective. Most of what he spouts is complete nonsense.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Lancasterclaret » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:29 pm

Quoting GB news again suggests you actually watch it?
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Post by Bosscat » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:39 pm

Casper2 wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:19 pm
https://twitter.com/gbnews/status/16189 ... ohnTQEgfXA

Keep the faith :lol:
Most people who opt for electric cars will be utilising home charging ... usually on a very good tarrif, & only using Public chargers when on holiday or long trips ... so the gbnews item isn't really relevant is it ... and who watches that sh*t anyway 🤣
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Post by Taffy on the wing » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:41 pm

Casper2 wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:19 pm
https://twitter.com/gbnews/status/16189 ... ohnTQEgfXA

Keep the faith :lol:
Get back under your rock!

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Casper2 » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:59 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:41 pm
Get back under your rock!
Get a life

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Bosscat » Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:02 pm

Back to the subject any recommendations for "7kw Home Charger" fitting in the area ... ie has anyone used someone local.

A type 2 7kw tethered unit is what we are looking at fitting.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Rileybobs » Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:59 pm

20th December. Someone has their finger on the pulse.
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Penwortham_Claret » Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:27 am

I am thinking of replacing my electric vehicle with a petrol one and have a few questions..

1. I have heard that petrol cars don’t refuel at home while you sleep ? How often do you have to refuel elsewhere ? Is this several time a year ? will there be a solution for re-fueling at home ?

2. Which parts will I need service on and how often ? The car salesman mentioned a box with gears in it. What is this ?

3. Can I accelerate and brake with one pedal as I do today with my electric car ?

4. Do I get fuel back when I slow down or drive downhill ? I assume so but I need to ask to make sure ?

5. The car I test drove seemed to have a delay from the time I pressed the accelerator pedal until it began to accelerate. Is that normal in petrol cars ?

6. I currently pay about 2-3p per mile to drive my electric car. I have hear petrol can cost 5 or more times as much so I reckon I will lose some money in the beginning. I drive about 20,000 miles a year. Let’s hope more people will start using petrol so prices go down.

7. Is it true that petrol is flammable ? should I empty the tank and store the petrol somewhere else while the car is in the garage ?

8. Is there an automatic system to prevent petrol from catching fire in an accident. What does this cost ?

9. I understand that the main ingredient in petrol is oil. Is it true that the extraction and refining of oil caused environmental problems as well as conflicts and wars that over the last 100 years may have cost millions of lives ? Is there a solution to this ?

10. I have heard that cars with internal combustion based engines are being banned to enter more and more cities around the world, as it is claimed that the tend to harm the environment and health of their citizens ? is that true ?

I may have more questions later but these are the most important ones to me at the moment. Thank you in advance for your reply.
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Lancasterclaret » Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:30 am

Penwortham_Claret wrote:
Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:27 am
I am thinking of replacing my electric vehicle with a petrol one and have a few questions..

1. I have heard that petrol cars don’t refuel at home while you sleep ? How often do you have to refuel elsewhere ? Is this several time a year ? will there be a solution for re-fueling at home ?

2. Which parts will I need service on and how often ? The car salesman mentioned a box with gears in it. What is this ?

3. Can I accelerate and brake with one pedal as I do today with my electric car ?

4. Do I get fuel back when I slow down or drive downhill ? I assume so but I need to ask to make sure ?

5. The car I test drove seemed to have a delay from the time I pressed the accelerator pedal until it began to accelerate. Is that normal in petrol cars ?

6. I currently pay about 2-3p per mile to drive my electric car. I have hear petrol can cost 5 or more times as much so I reckon I will lose some money in the beginning. I drive about 20,000 miles a year. Let’s hope more people will start using petrol so prices go down.

7. Is it true that petrol is flammable ? should I empty the tank and store the petrol somewhere else while the car is in the garage ?

8. Is there an automatic system to prevent petrol from catching fire in an accident. What does this cost ?

9. I understand that the main ingredient in petrol is oil. Is it true that the extraction and refining of oil caused environmental problems as well as conflicts and wars that over the last 100 years may have cost millions of lives ? Is there a solution to this ?

10. I have heard that cars with internal combustion based engines are being banned to enter more and more cities around the world, as it is claimed that the tend to harm the environment and health of their citizens ? is that true ?

I may have more questions later but these are the most important ones to me at the moment. Thank you in advance for your reply.
You'll be on the blocked list of the luddites for this one mate!
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Post by Burnley1989 » Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:44 am

Penwortham_Claret wrote:
Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:27 am
I am thinking of replacing my electric vehicle with a petrol one and have a few questions..

1. I have heard that petrol cars don’t refuel at home while you sleep ? How often do you have to refuel elsewhere ? Is this several time a year ? will there be a solution for re-fueling at home ?

2. Which parts will I need service on and how often ? The car salesman mentioned a box with gears in it. What is this ?

3. Can I accelerate and brake with one pedal as I do today with my electric car ?

4. Do I get fuel back when I slow down or drive downhill ? I assume so but I need to ask to make sure ?

5. The car I test drove seemed to have a delay from the time I pressed the accelerator pedal until it began to accelerate. Is that normal in petrol cars ?

6. I currently pay about 2-3p per mile to drive my electric car. I have hear petrol can cost 5 or more times as much so I reckon I will lose some money in the beginning. I drive about 20,000 miles a year. Let’s hope more people will start using petrol so prices go down.

7. Is it true that petrol is flammable ? should I empty the tank and store the petrol somewhere else while the car is in the garage ?

8. Is there an automatic system to prevent petrol from catching fire in an accident. What does this cost ?

9. I understand that the main ingredient in petrol is oil. Is it true that the extraction and refining of oil caused environmental problems as well as conflicts and wars that over the last 100 years may have cost millions of lives ? Is there a solution to this ?

10. I have heard that cars with internal combustion based engines are being banned to enter more and more cities around the world, as it is claimed that the tend to harm the environment and health of their citizens ? is that true ?

I may have more questions later but these are the most important ones to me at the moment. Thank you in advance for your reply.
Very good, I’ll be pinching a few of those for the crazy LinkedIn posts I read 😁

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by thomo27 » Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:29 am

Bosscat wrote:
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:02 pm
Back to the subject any recommendations for "7kw Home Charger" fitting in the area ... ie has anyone used someone local.

A type 2 7kw tethered unit is what we are looking at fitting.
Hi Bosscat.

These guys installed my pod point in Rawtenstall.

EV Solutions (NW) Ltd
0330 135 9990 | 07936 647843
Unit 2, Grove House, Booth Street, Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden, BB4 5JA

If you use them and I can fill in your details on their site before you order I get £25 referral if I recall correctly.

Charlie Prince was my contact. She worked in the sales office.
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Bosscat » Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:43 am

thomo27 wrote:
Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:29 am
Hi Bosscat.

These guys installed my pod point in Rawtenstall.

EV Solutions (NW) Ltd
0330 135 9990 | 07936 647843
Unit 2, Grove House, Booth Street, Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden, BB4 5JA

If you use them and I can fill in your details on their site before you order I get £25 referral if I recall correctly.

Charlie Prince was my contact. She worked in the sales office.
Depends how far they travel thomo ... Cheers will try them later this week and ask about referals 👍

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Post by Lowbankclaret » Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:55 pm

Interesting video, servicing costs of a Porsche EV

https://youtu.be/1kOTGEtjUdI

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Post by 1968claret » Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:03 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:55 pm
Interesting video, servicing costs of a Porsche EV

https://youtu.be/1kOTGEtjUdI
Just to add a little balance. Just paid for the service of my electric mini. Cost me £100 after 24 months of use.
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Rick_Muller » Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:15 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:55 pm
Interesting video, servicing costs of a Porsche EV

https://youtu.be/1kOTGEtjUdI
That video was 19 minutes and 45 seconds too long £750 for a service on a Porsche

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Post by Lowbankclaret » Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:16 pm

1968claret wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:03 pm
Just to add a little balance. Just paid for the service of my electric mini. Cost me £100 after 24 months of use.
He does say it is a Porsche.

What he didnt do is show what say a comparable petrol Porsche would cost.
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Claretitus » Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:54 pm

karatekid wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:15 pm
If you leave your EV at Manchester airport for a fortnights holiday will it hold the charge sufficiently to get you home to Burnley when you get back or does it lose some charge over time?
We left ours in Summer 2022, the only thing we did before leaving was to turn off the daily pre-conditioning of the vehicle. 14 days later, landed home and the battery range was the same as when we locked it up. But why would it diminish when everything is off?

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by IanMcL » Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:36 pm

thomo27 wrote:
Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:29 am
Hi Bosscat.

These guys installed my pod point in Rawtenstall.

EV Solutions (NW) Ltd
0330 135 9990 | 07936 647843
Unit 2, Grove House, Booth Street, Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden, BB4 5JA

If you use them and I can fill in your details on their site before you order I get £25 referral if I recall correctly.

Charlie Prince was my contact. She worked in the sales office.
I understand the person who referred me to you is entitled to a £25 reward.

Yes Mr Bosscat. Who referred you?

Thomo27

Sorted!🤔

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Bosscat » Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:10 pm

IanMcL wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:36 pm
I understand the person who referred me to you is entitled to a £25 reward.

Yes Mr Bosscat. Who referred you?

Thomo27

Sorted!🤔
Haslingdon is too far away from me (Thanks Thomo for your offer) ... Have got someone more local sorted ... Having a "OHME Home Pro 7.4 kw tethered unit" fitted when all the paperwork sorted i's crossed and t's dotted etc with our DNO.

Then onto sorting out a car ... Think we are going to replace the wifes Citroen C3 1.2 auto with a C4 Electric to use as a shopping trolley and local journeys (keeping my E-pace for long distance journeys 🙂)
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by BigGaz » Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:18 pm

Does anyone have a Tesla Model Y?

I’m currently looking at the rear wheel drive and the long range all wheel drive versions.

The AWD is another £40 pm, and I’m looking for information if there’s any noticeable difference in the way they drive. The slightly larger amount of range/charge capacity in the AWX isn’t really much of a big deal for me as we don’t really drive long distances.

So it’s more of interest whether I’m going to notice any significant improvement in the way the car handles.

As always, thanks in advance for any help.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by clarethomer » Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:41 pm

BigGaz wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:18 pm
Does anyone have a Tesla Model Y?

I’m currently looking at the rear wheel drive and the long range all wheel drive versions.

The AWD is another £40 pm, and I’m looking for information if there’s any noticeable difference in the way they drive. The slightly larger amount of range/charge capacity in the AWX isn’t really much of a big deal for me as we don’t really drive long distances.

So it’s more of interest whether I’m going to notice any significant improvement in the way the car handles.

As always, thanks in advance for any help.
Read here about the way AWD works and supports better handling

https://rechargd.com/tesla-model-3-awd/ ... t%20wheels.

In essence, its not a permanent AWD system and uses it when it needs it. Therefore probably for a lot of time, you won't notice it as its not in use. May help in bad weather and accelerate a bit faster but having a RWD model 3.

I have coped with the recent bad weather with little issue in my RWD. The battery being across the bottom of the car, means that the weight distribution across the car helps with grip so its not like a rwd BMW for example. If you added winter tyres on, for me the AWD benefits lessens further for the bad weather for everyday use.

The other benefits for the long range, ignoring the bigger battery is that you will get a slightly better sound system and maybe premium mats I think and perhaps better interior lighting.

Do you pay for your own insurance, if so does the £40 include this because if not, you should also consider this in the cost.

For me, I went with the RWD 3 on the basis that the cost was about £160 more a month with the insurance increase included for the LR when I got mine. I haven't regretted it but if it had been £40 a month, I would have probably gone with it personally because of the additional range for the odd longer journey I can do.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Taffy on the wing » Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:11 am

BigGaz wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:18 pm
Does anyone have a Tesla Model Y?

I’m currently looking at the rear wheel drive and the long range all wheel drive versions.

The AWD is another £40 pm, and I’m looking for information if there’s any noticeable difference in the way they drive. The slightly larger amount of range/charge capacity in the AWX isn’t really much of a big deal for me as we don’t really drive long distances.

So it’s more of interest whether I’m going to notice any significant improvement in the way the car handles.

As always, thanks in advance for any help.
With the weather over there pay the extra 40 per month......it sticks like sh.t to a blanket to the road..........probably easier to resell for t' same reason.
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Taffy on the wing » Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:36 am

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Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:27 am
I am thinking of replacing my electric vehicle with a petrol one and have a few questions..

1. I have heard that petrol cars don’t refuel at home while you sleep ? How often do you have to refuel elsewhere ? Is this several time a year ? will there be a solution for re-fueling at home ?

2. Which parts will I need service on and how often ? The car salesman mentioned a box with gears in it. What is this ?

3. Can I accelerate and brake with one pedal as I do today with my electric car ?

4. Do I get fuel back when I slow down or drive downhill ? I assume so but I need to ask to make sure ?

5. The car I test drove seemed to have a delay from the time I pressed the accelerator pedal until it began to accelerate. Is that normal in petrol cars ?

6. I currently pay about 2-3p per mile to drive my electric car. I have hear petrol can cost 5 or more times as much so I reckon I will lose some money in the beginning. I drive about 20,000 miles a year. Let’s hope more people will start using petrol so prices go down.

7. Is it true that petrol is flammable ? should I empty the tank and store the petrol somewhere else while the car is in the garage ?

8. Is there an automatic system to prevent petrol from catching fire in an accident. What does this cost ?

9. I understand that the main ingredient in petrol is oil. Is it true that the extraction and refining of oil caused environmental problems as well as conflicts and wars that over the last 100 years may have cost millions of lives ? Is there a solution to this ?

10. I have heard that cars with internal combustion based engines are being banned to enter more and more cities around the world, as it is claimed that the tend to harm the environment and health of their citizens ? is that true ?

I may have more questions later but these are the most important ones to me at the moment. Thank you in advance for your reply.
POST OF THE THREAD!!!!!!

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Caballo » Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:36 am

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:36 am
POST OF THE THREAD!!!!!!
It was funnier in 2021 when the original author penned it.

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by Rick_Muller » Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:45 am

Caballo wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:36 am
It was funnier in 2021 when the original author penned it.
And more accurate in 2021. 2-3p per mile is now closer to 15-20p per mile on public chargers now

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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by 1fatclaret » Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:50 am

Rick_Muller wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:45 am
And more accurate in 2021. 2-3p per mile is now closer to 15-20p per mile on public chargers now
Depends. Off peak charging on Tesla network is 40p pkwh
I get about 4 mile pkwh. At home I pay 10p pkwh so 2.5p per mile.

I get 8ppm from the company and save £600 a month on bik tax.

Absolute no brainer having paid company car tax for 25 years.
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Re: Fully Electric Cars

Post by dsr » Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:09 am

The political aspects of this whole thread could be summed up by "electric cars are good for the rich but not yet suitable for the poor". If you can afford to buy a new car and have your own drive, then by all means get one. If you buy second hand or live in a terrace or a flat, then don't.

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