Our Next EV

[securespark]

When it comes to changing our lease car, I know a lot will change in the next 18 months, but I am keeping an eye on what is available on the EV market.

What I have realised that I need is a bigger boot and something that is easier to get in and out of.

I'm hearing good things about the new Scenic EV. Apparently, it has a Google infotainment system that is very responsive and a handy button to turn off all the interfering widgets in one go like Lane Keep etc...

I like the Ioniq 5 and the smaller Kona is OK inside, but I don't like the headlight and tail light positioning and styling. Not sure about Kona boot space either.

Enyaq has a great boot, but last time we enquired, lead time is "at least 18 months".

Then there are cars like BYDs Atto 3 and the Honda e:Ny1 which are both highly rated by Which?. But I think their boots are too small and in the case of the Honda, the range and charging speeds are not great.

Then there is the ID4. Don't know much about this.

Does anyone own or drive any of these cars?

Edited for clarity.

 

[Murdochcat]

We’re collecting a hybrid tomorrow. And then next year maybe replace our small car for an EV

 

[securespark]

Is the hybrid a Toyota?

And which EVs have got on your shortlist?

 

[JohnD]

I have a RAV4 which came out well in Which at the time. Highly reliable.

It is excessively big, but lots of them are the same size. I took the mattress of a double bed to the tip in the back. I have all-round cameras.

It is tall and roomy. Difficult to wash the roof. A step is available as an extra, though AFAIK it is mostly an ornament.

 

[Murdochcat]

Is the hybrid a Toyota?

And which EVs have got on your shortlist?

It’s a Honda HRV

As for EVs not sure as I think the budget might clarify matters

 

[securespark]

The Honda EV is a great choice, but for me, it's a bit small and the range no so good. But after our FRV, I'm super impressed with their reliability.

We hired a hybrid RAV4 in NZ earlier this year and it was good from my point of view as a passenger. Not sure if it's the same as the UK model, but its boot wasn't as big as our first NZ hire car, a Nissan X Trail.

The only thing that I found really odd were the CVT boxes in both cars, although to be fair to the Toyota, the Nissan's was worse. There didn't seem to be a great deal of get up and go.

 

[flameport]

The Honda EV is a great choice,

The Honda e:Ny1 is made in China by Dongfeng Motor.

The only connection to Honda is the badge and the jacked up sales price.

 

[securespark]

You learn something new every day!

Maybe Honda R&D isn't what it used to be.

I did see one and its owner in a car park and it certainly looked well put together. He was very happy with it.

 

[JohnD]

The Honda e:Ny1 is made in China by Dongfeng Motor.

The only connection to Honda is the badge and the jacked up sales price.

And the design, the specification, and the quality control.

 

[morqthana]

I like the Ioniq 5 and the smaller Kona is OK inside, but I don't like the headlight and tail light positioning and styling.

Other people's problems when you're driving it.

And when you're not, how much time do you spend looking at a parked car, thinking "wow, look at the headlights on that"?