Which EV would you get?

[Alex321]

I never trust claimed range.

The Peugeot E3008 for example has real mileage capability in mild weather for combined range of 268 miles. Highway driving that reduces to 215 miles of range
https://ev-database.org/car/2003/Peugeot-e-3008-73-kWh#range

Neither do I, but the E3008 you have linked is the 73kWh battery (claimed range 326), while there is one with a 97kWh battery (claimed 435).

And this review suggests the E3008 (short range version) is a lot closer than your link suggests - if you drive in eco mode, and don't hammer it.
https://www.businesscar.co.uk/car-reviews/peugeot-e-3008-long-term-review/?cf-view

They had miles per kWh varying between 4.1 and 4.5 over their testing period. Even the lowest of those with teh 97kWh battery would have given 397 miles.

 

[Jameshow]

Neither do I, but the E3008 you have linked is the 73kWh battery (claimed range 326), while there is one with a 97kWh battery (claimed 435).

And this review suggests the E3008 (short range version) is a lot closer than your link suggests - if you drive in eco mode, and don't hammer it.
https://www.businesscar.co.uk/car-reviews/peugeot-e-3008-long-term-review/?cf-view

They had miles per kWh varying between 4.1 and 4.5 over their testing period. Even the lowest of those with teh 97kWh battery would have given 397 miles.

Just been comparing the e3008 to the Frontera /c3 which both look really poor. The tester says he was doing 1 mile per % so 100 miles range!

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/frontera/electric#costs

 

[figbat]

Just been comparing the e3008 to the Frontera /c3 which both look really poor. The tester says he was doing 1 mile per % so 100 miles range!

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/frontera/electric#costs

Lack of a heat pump will hit range. Plus it’s a small battery.

 

[CXRAndy]

Neither do I, but the E3008 you have linked is the 73kWh battery (claimed range 326), while there is one with a 97kWh battery (claimed 435).

And this review suggests the E3008 (short range version) is a lot closer than your link suggests - if you drive in eco mode, and don't hammer it.
https://www.businesscar.co.uk/car-reviews/peugeot-e-3008-long-term-review/?cf-view

They had miles per kWh varying between 4.1 and 4.5 over their testing period. Even the lowest of those with teh 97kWh battery would have given 397 miles.

I found it now in 97kwh EV-database

They have neutered the power to 238bhp, probably single motor.

It still struggles to get much more than 350 miles of range- ideal driving conditions.

Im only comparing it to my 100kwhr Model S which has 600hp dual motors and scrapes just over 300 miles in optimal conditions

 

[Jameshow]

Lack of a heat pump will hit range. Plus it’s a small battery.

But that doesn't account for the kWh rating surely? Does the lack of heat pump pump make a different in 10+ degree conditions?

 

[CXRAndy]

But that doesn't account for the kWh rating surely? Does the lack of heat pump pump make a different in 10+ degree conditions?

Not really, if anything.

Our Nissan 60kWhr Leaf is still making over 200 miles comfortably in warmer weather.

 

[figbat]

But that doesn't account for the kWh rating surely? Does the lack of heat pump pump make a different in 10+ degree conditions?

Yes. The heat pump is used for heating and cooling the cabin. Without one they are using resistive heating elements which are very hard on the battery.

 

[Jameshow]

Yes. The heat pump is used for heating and cooling the cabin. Without one they are using resistive heating elements which are very hard on the battery.

I see that's for the explanation.

 

[DRM]

Yes. The heat pump is used for heating and cooling the cabin. Without one they are using resistive heating elements which are very hard on the battery.

This, they're ceramic resistance heating elements, also used in closed cab cold store reach forklifts heater units

 

[figbat]

Looks like the one I have on order - Midnight Blue, black roof. Mine arrives end of this month hopefully.

And here it is - bang on the end of the month. If I’m honest I was expecting to be a bit disappointed in it, or rather I was expecting it to be a ‘downgrade’ from the MINI. However it is a well-made thing (you can see where costs are cut but it’s not in your face) and it drives better than I remember. It’s stuffed with all the bells and whistles too. I’m impressed.

 

[CXRAndy]

EV car sales jumped 60% in March and up 24% year on year.

Cost of fuel being the main incentive to go EV

 

[potsy]

Went for a look at the Kia EV2 yesterday, nice tidy little car.

Looked absolutely tiny as it was parked next to their EV9 in the showroom 🤣

Not sure about the boxy looks though and will wait for the 3 VW group ones to get to the showrooms before arranging test drives.

Almost convinced myself that this year (or early next) is time for me to make the switch