Electric car

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ronk

Lifer
 Durham
I had a ride in Tesla 3 yesterday for the first time and although I am far from ready to go electric yet, I have to say that the acceleration was astonishing to put it mildly!

I think it must’ve been the the fastest accelerating car I’ve been in - no build up pace - just Whoosh and ya off!
 
I was looking at an i3 at my local dealer last month, BMW have stopped making them now, however I was more interested in how its made than it being electric, carbon fibre tub and plastic panels and that. Shame they've stopped making it now as I still think it's one the best small electric cars.

I do like Hyundais Ioniq 6 but cost to buy I still think is eye-watering for what they offer.

Only way I would be tempted is vast drop in new cost.

Tim.
 
ronk said:
I had a ride in Tesla 3 yesterday for the first time and although I am far from ready to go electric yet, I have to say that the acceleration was astonishing to put it mildly!

I think it must’ve been the the fastest accelerating car I’ve been in - no build up pace - just Whoosh and ya off!
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When I got mine, I expected it to be quick. What I didn’t expect is just how well it handles, for what is a family sized car with a load of practicality. Far more chuckable than I’d ever have imagined! The learning curve with the handling was more me getting used to all wheel drive; accelerating through a corner confidently.

I’m well impressed, 20k in it now. I’m fortunate to have the Z in the garage for a petrol and mechanical fix, but I must admit it doesn’t get much use!
 
Bloody electric cars! Bah humbug. Glorified golf carts....bah humbug. :x
 
Pondrew said:
Bloody electric cars! Bah humbug. Glorified golf carts....bah humbug. :x
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A golf cart that knocks my 35is into a cocked hat!
100mph in just over 8secs - nippy!

But I’m not ready to make the leap just yet either.
 
Just bought SWMBO a DS3 Crossback e-tense, she drives mostly around town, has an official range of 212 so prob 160 in reality.

Switching to Octopus intelligent so £3 to charge the car - whereas her petrol one did 40mpg so around £24 for the same distance, no brainer in reality plus can use the nighttime rate to run the household stuff such as washing machine etc.

Car is ok, no difference in her old one with the same kit etc.

Me, I cant see me switching out any time soon but I do like the Kia Ev6
 
The Tesla is way too American for me and I don’t like the looks, however the German offerings by VW and BMW are rather nice.

I do like that whilst working on the Z today, the electric car was fully charged ready for use again without having to leave the house.
 
Pondrew said:
Bloody electric cars! Bah humbug. Glorified golf carts....bah humbug. :x
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That’s until you drive one for a couple of days :D I dare you :evil:
 
DMike said:
Pondrew said:
Bloody electric cars! Bah humbug. Glorified golf carts....bah humbug. :x
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That’s until you drive one for a couple of days :D I dare you :evil:
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He rarely owns a car for a couple of days, let alone drives it............
 
Everything else aside, it was the neck snapping acceleration that got me - absolutely stunning -I just was not expecting it,
The torque was instantaneous. Bang wallop max oomph and off you go.
I can only wonder at how harsh the acceleration is on the performance version with the wicks turned up!

I will sort a neck brace before I try!
 
ronk said:
The torque was instantaneous.
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So is my washing machine, but wouldn't want to drive that either. :D

Scubaregs said:
He rarely owns a car for a couple of days, let alone drives it..........
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I wouldn't have 'range anxiety' at least, would I? :lol:
 
Hate them. Cars need a soul, and that’s the engine. Yeah they accelerate fast, but that gets boring pretty quick, and then they’re just dull dull dull.

Spend all this money developing synthetic fuels and keep the ICE.
 
TitanTim said:
I was looking at an i3 at my local dealer last month, BMW have stopped making them now, however I was more interested in how its made than it being electric, carbon fibre tub and plastic panels and that. Shame they've stopped making it now as I still think it's one the best small electric cars.

I do like Hyundais Ioniq 6 but cost to buy I still think is eye-watering for what they offer.

Only way I would be tempted is vast drop in new cost.

Tim.
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We've gone over to the dark side, I no not a porsche. Some quick fag packet maths says it'll save around £1300/£1500 a year on the wife's commute.
 

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The only aspect that tickled my fancy was the grunt - As Worcester_spoon posted earlier it was a fairly bland place to be. Tech advanced but a bit dull.
They (Tesla 3 ) are an ideal reps car for bashing up and down the trunk roads an thro ULEZ cities - Tax efficient as well. :thumbsup:
 
Worcester_spoon said:
Hate them. Cars need a soul, and that’s the engine. Yeah they accelerate fast, but that gets boring pretty quick, and then they’re just dull dull dull.

Spend all this money developing synthetic fuels and keep the ICE.
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Here here. :thumbsup:
 
They are more expensive to buy and lose more in depreciation than petrol cars. Then in ten years time they are worth nothing as the battery needs replacing and disposing somewhere. Buy an ice car and keep it longer and reap the benefits and save those poor young sods from digging lithium.
 
Dave1971 said:
TitanTim said:
I was looking at an i3 at my local dealer last month, BMW have stopped making them now, however I was more interested in how its made than it being electric, carbon fibre tub and plastic panels and that. Shame they've stopped making it now as I still think it's one the best small electric cars.

I do like Hyundais Ioniq 6 but cost to buy I still think is eye-watering for what they offer.

Only way I would be tempted is vast drop in new cost.

Tim.
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We've gone over to the dark side, I no not a porsche. Some quick fag packet maths says it'll save around £1300/£1500 a year on the wife's commute.
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The one I looked at was a 22 plate, it must have been one of the last production runs. They still look modern considering how long they've been made.

Tim.
 
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