Most people (I think) seem to have the view that EVs are most suited to urban dwellers who do mostly short commutes. I think if you do well above average mileage but don't exceed the range maximum, as in your case, EVs make a lot of sense, given how much you will save on fuel. I think it's why I am seeing more & more EV taxis around...
in response to me explaining that the ID3 is passat sized on the interior, and it is. and has the same cargo space as well if you arent carrying rear passengers for the odd occasion when you need to lug a chest of drawers.Was it? The poster in question stated "and a massive boot." so presumably boot size is important to them.
I mean meets 98% of minimum requirements 100% of the time.You probably mean meets or exceeds minimum requirements 98% of the time though, right?
Or a bike, or an EBike.Most of my driving is around town on my own where a smaller car would be a lot closer to perfect.
I'm a single parent so I need a car that will do 100% of what I need.Loads of people, it could be a second car? maybe you have a small family. Why is it no good for holidays?
But it's no use for a family going on a holiday in Ireland... unless you buy a roof box.in response to me explaining that the ID3 is passat sized on the interior, and it is. and has the same cargo space as well if you arent carrying rear passengers for the odd occasion when you need to lug a chest of drawers.
No, that was in response to:Was it? The poster in question stated "and a massive boot." so presumably boot size is important to them.
Also remember most evs have more space inside (especially purpose built ones) than the equivalent ICE car, i think VW claim that the ID3 is passat sized inside.
And run my hair?Or a bike, or an EBike.
why not? depends on how many people are travelling, the boot isnt tiny, do people with golfs not take holidays? also my car has a 660L boot and i could still do with a roofbox, is my car no use for a holiday in ireland?But it's no use for a family going on a holiday in Ireland... unless you buy a roof box.
Well that rules out probably 50% of EVs and a similar number of ICE models as well.53% extra cargo capacity is a pretty massive difference to a lot of people! Personally I wouldn't consider a car where boot space is less than half of a typical saloon.
You're just having a go at me now 'cause you know I'm follicly challenged.And run my hair?
Not if they have kids like mine. Teenaged girls NEED a massive amount of stuff for a week in Wexford.why not? depends on how many people are travelling, the boot isnt tiny, do people with golfs not take holidays?
That's around twice the size of the ID3's boot.also my car has a 660L boot and i could still do with a roofbox, is my car no use for a holiday in ireland?
Friends of ours were just about to buy a new bigger EV (due to kids growing larger) and only when they asked would their current roof box fit did they find out the new EV wouldn't support it - as in terms of weight, the roof was so thin. They're EV converts but needed more space so ended up keeping their current EV and buying a second-hand Diesel SUV.But it's no use for a family going on a holiday in Ireland... unless you buy a roof box.
Not necessarily.I'm a single parent so I need a car that will do 100% of what I need.
While you (and I, as it happens) are sitting back with our popcorn, our planet is burning up. We don't have a whole lot of time to hang around on these decisions. It's not just about you or me.There is time to sit back with popcorn and see how EV landscape develops over the next decade.
While I usually hold cars for a long time. When I replaced one car last year, I decided to pick up something that would do short term and didn't worry about the long term. Hence I didn't want to spend to much on it.
I remember meeting a guy with a 1st generation Leaf, 120km range. Chargers were still free to use at the time and few other EVs on the road, so never a queue.I had a meetup with EV drivers a few years back as kind of an industry thing. I was staggered to find many if not most of them were doing massive pan European journeys and commutes in their EVs. In their eyes the massive savings in fuel and servicing were worth any hassle. I think people on the bleeding edge are likely to be people open to trying new things and not concerned about it now working out. It was just part of trying something new.
While you (and I, as it happens) are sitting back with our popcorn, our planet is burning up. We don't have a whole lot of time to hang around on these decisions. It's not just about you or me.
I remember meeting a guy with a 1st generation Leaf, 120km range. Chargers were still free to use at the time and few other EVs on the road, so never a queue.
He was excited that he could drive Dublin to Galway for FREE. Stopping multiple times to charge didn't bother him, increased journey times didn't bother him. It was all free. He saw himself as a pioneer and said he would still be driving the same car in ten years.
Would love to know if he still is.
Not sure who that is aimed at but I don't see where you are getting that idea. All I see are people saying that an EV is not for them right now and then outline the reasons why.I think some of the comments on here are kind of hilarious - a car must do this in order to be a car, it's sad really. Most peoples journeys are perfect for EV use, some posters here seem to almost feel their masculinity is in question if they're "forced" to use an EV.
By the time ICE are off the road - mid 2030s - battery range and number of charging points will have massively improved. No-one is forcing anyone to buy an EV now.
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