Battery Electric Vehicle News / Enjoying the Transportation Revolution

Grumpy_chap

70sbudgie said:

Is there anything to indicate whether supply issues have contributed to this? 

The following article states that new car sales overall for July fell because of supply chain issues:
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/car-market-1/2022-08/new-car-sales-fall-for-fifth-consecutive-month/
It would seem entirely plausible that impacts all sectors.

Is the change in PEV registrations from 17.1% market share to 16.7% market share a statistically significant variation?

Anecdotally, 6 months wait is short in the current market, there are popular models for which new orders have been suspended and reports of cars being on a year or longer lead time.

The July figures also start to see impact from people delaying purchases to September new registration plates - that could have a differential impact between higher-value EVs and lower-value ICEs.  I have not data to support that as a variance, but it is a possible consideration.

orrery

70sbudgie said:

Is there anything to indicate whether supply issues have contributed to this? I appreciate it is anecdotal, but I've heard of a few cases where people have been put off buying a new EV because they were told it'd be a 6 month wait. Secondhand PHEV prices seems to back this up.

I know someone who has cancelled their Polestar order to replace their 5 y.o. Range Rover Vogue because of the wait. They are now looking for a PHEV Range Rover.

In the meantime their Range Rover has been stolen off their drive.

QrizB

orrery said:

In the meantime their Range Rover has been stolen off their drive.

That must be saving them a small fortune in fuel costs ...

Hexane

Grumpy_chap said:

Solarchaser said:

Well it's finally happened, after 3 years and 9 months of problem free EV ownership,  I now need to deal with either a sticky rear caliper or a jammed handbrake (foot) cable on the wee leaf.

I feel quite sad as I can no longer claim trouble free ownership. 
It's been a good 3+ years 😥

Those faults are nothing to do with it being an EV.

I'm sure we were told that one of the advantages of driving an EV was going to be that brake wear and tear was going to be hugely reduced.

Grumpy_chap

Less brake wear for an EV possible because of recharge on slowing down.
Still some brake wear.
The example had gone nearly 4 years without a bill.  Seems good to me, but maybe depends on the mileage covered in that time.

michaels

Hexane said:

Grumpy_chap said:

Solarchaser said:

Well it's finally happened, after 3 years and 9 months of problem free EV ownership,  I now need to deal with either a sticky rear caliper or a jammed handbrake (foot) cable on the wee leaf.

I feel quite sad as I can no longer claim trouble free ownership. 
It's been a good 3+ years 😥

Those faults are nothing to do with it being an EV.

I'm sure we were told that one of the advantages of driving an EV was going to be that brake wear and tear was going to be hugely reduced.

MY EV is 7 and a half years old and 70k, in that time it has had tyres and suspension drop links (70 quid fitted).  Nothing on the brakes at all.  Indeed the main risk for the brakes needing work is that they are not used enough.

Martyn1981

Speaking of brake wear, or lack thereof:

Now we’ve come across a Canadian Tesla Model 3 owner who claims his car, delivered in October 2018, has passed 310,000 miles (500,000 km) with no issues whatsoever. According to the owner, who goes by the name “I like piano black” on Twitter, his car is still on its original brakes and battery. He only replaced the drivetrain oil pump at 286,000 miles (460,000 km) for 250 CAD ($194).

This 2018 Tesla Model 3 Passed the 300,000-Mile Mark, Here's What You Need To Know

Having passed 310,000 miles with the original battery, this Tesla Model 3 certainly made history, at least among its brethren. This is the highest mileage Tesla Model 3 we know of, and it’s still going strong after all this time. According to its owner, the battery has lost around 20% of its original capacity. This might be on the high side, but considering his use-case scenario, it might actually be quite impressive.

The guy works as a courier and drives more than 300 miles every night, Monday to Friday. This also explains the high mileage after only four years on the road. As you’ve guessed by now, he drives 90% of the time at highway speed, which is not very taxing on the drivetrain. Nevertheless, he often needs to charge at Superchargers, which is known to take a toll on the battery. But even so, 310,000 miles and still 80% of the battery left is impressive. Most people would not drive that much in a decade.

Martyn1981

UK prices on the MG4. Looks like yet another great package BEV from MG with prices ranging from £26k to £31.5k, and WLTP range from 220 to 280 miles. Nice size and storage, and 'quirky' looks?

MG4 EV Costs Just £25,995

Clearly, MG has its angle — just enough space, just enough range, just enough features, decent (or cool) design, just enough tech, and a lower price than most EVs can offer. Actually, it’s hard to see what the MG4 EV is lacking and how it offers so much at such good prices.

CKhalvashi

Martyn1981 said:

UK prices on the MG4. Looks like yet another great package BEV from MG with prices ranging from £26k to £31.5k, and WLTP range from 220 to 280 miles. Nice size and storage, and 'quirky' looks?

MG4 EV Costs Just £25,995

Clearly, MG has its angle — just enough space, just enough range, just enough features, decent (or cool) design, just enough tech, and a lower price than most EVs can offer. Actually, it’s hard to see what the MG4 EV is lacking and how it offers so much at such good prices.

That in blue looks beautiful!

Not sure about my standard silver or black though to be honest. The problem with the blue is although it's a really nice colour and suits the car, I wouldn't define it as discreet.

Grumpy_chap

Martyn1981 said:

UK prices on the MG4. Looks like yet another great package BEV from MG with prices ranging from £26k to £31.5k, and WLTP range from 220 to 280 miles. Nice size and storage, and 'quirky' looks?

MG4 EV Costs Just £25,995

Clearly, MG has its angle — just enough space, just enough range, just enough features, decent (or cool) design, just enough tech, and a lower price than most EVs can offer. Actually, it’s hard to see what the MG4 EV is lacking and how it offers so much at such good prices.

That actually looks nice.
Does it have a good safety rating / NCAP?
Hard to tell from the pictures whether it is a hatchback (Astra competitor) or an SUV (Kuga competitor).  It could even be a whole size class up or down from either or those examples.