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Jaguar I-Pace Should I?
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Couldn't believe it when I went back to South America last month - BYDs were suddenly everywhere, they've taken over!
From a practical point of view most EVs have been tested by Bjorn Nyland - so you will get some insight into what they are like on a road trip.
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I was looking at a Jaecoo 7 SHS, for my next car, I test drove one last year.
Loved it. New today £28,270.00 from,
I have since August 25, been driving an EV every day for work.
A single or double decker bus, I'm so impressed with the drive and feel of EV'S.
I test drove an MGS6 Trophy long range last week. Smooth, fast and comfortable.
Lots of Tech, loved the glass roof.
Brand new they have a 10k discount, starting at £30,595.
Last week they were cheaper but quite a few have sold and are now £600 more.
I love the IM5 553kW Performance ( Mid life crisis ) , but £39,000 is too much for my budget.
I'm not worried about depreciation as I keep cars for 10/15 years.
If they are worth anything its a result.
£1100 for 5 years servicing, 2 Mot's and AA cover from MG.
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They have recently sprang up in the Caribbean as well and look like they are doing rather well. Even on some of the smaller islands like Antigua have rather large and plush dealerships.
I recently saw a long line of those Dolphin Surfs on a street in the Cape Verde's. I presume they were rentals or were waiting for the only on street charger on the island!
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I think the key question is whether you want an older premium EV or a newer, more efficient one at similar money.
The I-Pace still has appeal, but I’d be cautious on efficiency, warranty and repair-cost risk. I’d focus more on service history, battery health and real-world range than just the larger battery size.
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EV hire cars are a bit of a bargain at the moment. Just hired an e208 in Portugal. Half the price of the cheapest next car on the list, a Fiat 500.
Arrived with 86% charge told to return on at least 20%. Woman at the counter said "You know you've booked an electrico don't you? You know you can't charge unless you have the right apps - they don't take credit cards"
"Don't worry" I said. Left the hire place and quickly noted that all the services along the A22 showed a pretty EV symbol with a red line through it, no EV charging.
Opened up the Tesla app at the hotel - nearest supercharger 5.9km away. Off peak price €0.28, cheaper than home. That'll do me.
Did a total of 1044km, 650 miles in that car. Returned on 22%. Total "fuel" cost was just under €35 I guess around 5p a mile. The Fiat 500 would have probably cost me three times that at 2 euros a litre.
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If you like big bills and sleepless nights then get the Jag.
If you want more peace of mind with an EV get a KIA with whatever remains of its 7 year warranty.0 -
i think i’m done with the Jag, not reliable enough might have to get a KIA , that was my previous car and it served me well for 5 years till i sold it
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I'm going to have a look specifically at the EV2 (if they have one and it isn't raining) on Tuesday, there is a Kia dealer half a mile from where I'm getting an MOT done, and I'll have an hour or so to kill, just right for a stroll down and a peruse of what they have. I'll try and have a go in one if there is a demonstrator.
(Yes I did just buy a Dacia Spring, I'm already thinking of what to get next….)
I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....
(except air quality and Medical Science
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Or just get a Tesla for £300 down and £300 a month ;)
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i am tempted but i’m just put off tesla’s
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