Best Bang for your buck used EV
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Need a second car for family duties and have my own company.
No chance I am buying new even to claim the 100% CA given the levels of depreciation....
Range is not a major drama for me - mainly day to day local runs.
Have suitably enormous kids, so space a must.
In terms of value:-
Etron 55 - £27 - £30k (range issues, audi reputation for unreliability)
EQC £25k - £30k (old platform)
Q4 40 (slowish, no AWD) - £32k
EQB (slowish, rear sets no use for older kids)
Ix3 - £35k (range not wonderful)
ID4 - £27k (meh)
Model Y - £38k (1 year old)
Ix4\I4 - £42k (range, likely further depreciation)
Model 3 LR (27k)
Likely divorce candidates:-
Taycan - £50 - £60k
Etron GT - ditto
Liked the look of the Kia EV and Ioniq 5, but never owned the brand.
I'm leaning towards a Tesla. Would love a Taycan, but already own a Cayman GTS so don't really need the additional thrills (lies, of course...feel free to talk me into it).
Really like the etron as well. Looks like you can PCP one for not a lot of money for a couple of years, which would de-risk the purchase a little.
Any thoughts?
No chance I am buying new even to claim the 100% CA given the levels of depreciation....
Range is not a major drama for me - mainly day to day local runs.
Have suitably enormous kids, so space a must.
In terms of value:-
Etron 55 - £27 - £30k (range issues, audi reputation for unreliability)
EQC £25k - £30k (old platform)
Q4 40 (slowish, no AWD) - £32k
EQB (slowish, rear sets no use for older kids)
Ix3 - £35k (range not wonderful)
ID4 - £27k (meh)
Model Y - £38k (1 year old)
Ix4\I4 - £42k (range, likely further depreciation)
Model 3 LR (27k)
Likely divorce candidates:-
Taycan - £50 - £60k
Etron GT - ditto
Liked the look of the Kia EV and Ioniq 5, but never owned the brand.
I'm leaning towards a Tesla. Would love a Taycan, but already own a Cayman GTS so don't really need the additional thrills (lies, of course...feel free to talk me into it).
Really like the etron as well. Looks like you can PCP one for not a lot of money for a couple of years, which would de-risk the purchase a little.
Any thoughts?
Was going to go with a Tesla MY until I realised how cheap iPaces were. If you don't mind the slower charging and the whole JLR experience (so far, I've had a 'good' one, but go MY21 or higher for extra peace of mind), then it's a stonking bit of kit.
Tesla felt flimsy and rode like crap in comparison.
Tesla felt flimsy and rode like crap in comparison.
A Tesla needs a warranty going off our two years with one.
Kia are great - 7 year warranty and well equipped with decent EV drivetrains.
Ditto Hyundai (same company) but a 5 year warranty. Ioniq 5 is a big car in real life and should have enough space.
Not convinced all the Germans quite know what they’re doing with EVs yet, but we’ve not owned one - it’s just what I’ve read.
eta if range isn’t a problem I’d go etron as they’re getting silly cheap for what you get.
Kia are great - 7 year warranty and well equipped with decent EV drivetrains.
Ditto Hyundai (same company) but a 5 year warranty. Ioniq 5 is a big car in real life and should have enough space.
Not convinced all the Germans quite know what they’re doing with EVs yet, but we’ve not owned one - it’s just what I’ve read.
eta if range isn’t a problem I’d go etron as they’re getting silly cheap for what you get.
Out of your list the Tesla is the best electric car.
The others are more comfortable, better built etc but the Tesla wins as a ev.
Model y has loads of room. The rear bench is elevated over the y which means adult will find the back seats much more comfortable than the model 3.
If you do any sort of long distance drives, the Tesla infrastructure is unmatched at the moment and for the foreseeable imo.
But it’s very ugly and ride isn't the best. MY23 had a lot of improvements so would highly recommend getup on of them.
The others are more comfortable, better built etc but the Tesla wins as a ev.
Model y has loads of room. The rear bench is elevated over the y which means adult will find the back seats much more comfortable than the model 3.
If you do any sort of long distance drives, the Tesla infrastructure is unmatched at the moment and for the foreseeable imo.
But it’s very ugly and ride isn't the best. MY23 had a lot of improvements so would highly recommend getup on of them.
ant1973 said:
Had thought about Polestar but it looks tight in the back.
How old/tall are your kids?ant1973 said:
Model Y is an obvious choice. Have seen some nice examples and others with some less than ideal panel gaps.
I'd be more concerned about the steering wheel than the panel gaps. 
Well I have a 2022 iPace - Caesium blue Black model - which has been faultless over the last 18 months. And it books at just 30 -33K with 12K miles on the clock. A bargain (not that I am selling). It is also an amazing car. But I would not run one without a warranty, but if you buy one like mine you will have 18 months manufacturer's warranty.
Before buying I tried Taycan, E-tron GT, etc and, for the money, the iPace was the best compromise of handling, speed and quality.
That said, if I was looking now, I would try a Polestar too...
Before buying I tried Taycan, E-tron GT, etc and, for the money, the iPace was the best compromise of handling, speed and quality.
That said, if I was looking now, I would try a Polestar too...
Edited by Discombobulate on Thursday 30th November 21:18
DMZ said:
I-Pace is my choice. Plenty of space and go. I would get an HSE so you get all the spec.
Another big vote for the iPace - it should definitely be on the shortlist, easily the best bang for buck I can think of, given the prices used ones are now going for.Keep it in warranty, a small price to pay given how much of a bargain these 400hp rocket ship SUV's now are.
I think with any of the shortlist, you would want it in manufacturers warranty. Possibly "approved \ extended" but not aftermarket.
To that end, I think my money would be a used EV6. I run it's Genesis cousin via Salary Sacrifice, and my wife is on her 5th Kia partly due to great customer service and warranty.
To that end, I think my money would be a used EV6. I run it's Genesis cousin via Salary Sacrifice, and my wife is on her 5th Kia partly due to great customer service and warranty.
raspy said:
If you have your own company, why not lease a brand new EV on a good deal for 2-3 years.
The lease deals have not been all that great of late. In a higher rates environment, I suspect great deals might be few and far between. I'm also quite happy to own it as I will run it into the ground and then maybe buy it privately. Basil Brush said:
ant1973 said:
Had thought about Polestar but it looks tight in the back.
How old/tall are your kids?ant1973 said:
Model Y is an obvious choice. Have seen some nice examples and others with some less than ideal panel gaps.
I'd be more concerned about the steering wheel than the panel gaps. Honestly, not listening to them moaning is well worth the price of the correct car.
ant1973 said:
Basil Brush said:
ant1973 said:
Had thought about Polestar but it looks tight in the back.
How old/tall are your kids?ant1973 said:
Model Y is an obvious choice. Have seen some nice examples and others with some less than ideal panel gaps.
I'd be more concerned about the steering wheel than the panel gaps. Honestly, not listening to them moaning is well worth the price of the correct car.
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