£10-15k EV Choices

[Alex Z]

We are considering replacing our second car (petrol Twingo) with a reasonably new EV.
It doesn’t need a huge range, but would do all the sub 10 mile journeys and some longer drives (130-140 mile round trip). No need for anything particularly high powered or large, but something either particularly smooth or a bit fun to drive would be nice. That said this is very much “white goods motoring”.

There’s a decent selection of 3 year old cars with 10-20k miles between £10-15k, but what are the ones to consider or avoid?

[ZX10R NIN]

Will you be able to charge at your destination on these round trips?

B Class:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311133...

Mokka e Elite Premium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407051...

E208 GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407021...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406261...

If you can't charge these may suit your needs better.

MG4:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406271...

64kwh Kia Niro:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405240...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406241...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406140...

Kona:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405229...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404058...

ID3:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406120...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405229...

[Alex Z]

I suspect charging at the destination is unlikely, or at least unlikely to be guaranteed.

[Summit_Detailing]

Honda E?!

[jonathan_roberts]

Alex Z said:

I suspect charging at the destination is unlikely, or at least unlikely to be guaranteed.

Wherever there is a standard 3 pin plug then there is charging. Not fast, but its a charging option.

[Phunk]

For something fun you need to check out the BMW i3S

[Alex Z]

jonathan_roberts said:

Alex Z said:

I suspect charging at the destination is unlikely, or at least unlikely to be guaranteed.

Wherever there is a standard 3 pin plug then there is charging. Not fast, but its a charging option.

When it’s visiting a family member in rented accommodation with no off-street parking it’s not something I’d want to rely on.

Another scenario is going to places like National Trust houses & gardens where it’s uncommon.

We still have a petrol car so can always use that or stop en-route for a top up, but I’d be trying to avoid this.

[Alex Z]

Summit_Detailing said:

Honda E?!

They are lovely looking cars, but the range might be a little limiting for days out.

[Alex Z]

Phunk said:

For something fun you need to check out the BMW i3S

Interesting. The 42kwh versions are just in budget. I’d expected them to be too much.

[Still Mulling]

Perfect thread for my canned recommendation, made from experience: Hyundai Ioniq 38 kWh

[David_M]

ZX10R NIN said:

E208 GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407021...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406261...

We bought one of these about a year ago. I think it is excellent. Decent range for a cheap EV (says 180, so I would guess about 150 miles but never really tested it) nice interior, all the gadgets, very, very smooth to drive and remarkably nippy from standstill. Perfect town car.

[jaydeeuk1]

For that money you can pick up an in warranty fiat 500e or Renault zoe.

[rfn]

We bought a 42kWh i3S 15 months ago - 2019 car with 50k miles. We've done over 12k miles since, it's averaged 4.3mi/kWh (overall) in that time.
We both love it and would wholeheartedly recommend. Didn't get lower than 120 miles range in winter and I've achieved a real-world over 200 miles range last week...

[Shabaza]

Hate to admit it, but I think an early tesla Model 3 will fit the bill.
It lacks imagination choice wise.

But it is rear wheel drive, quite a good steer as far as EVs go and then when you occasionally do longer drives it is backed up by the Tesla supercharger network.

Sub 15k is now easily doable

[Alex Z]

There are indeed £15k Teslas, but I don’t think I’d want to run a 100k mile launch Model 3. That feels like quite a gamble.

For what we would just it for, a 2 year old Peugeot e208 or a Hyundai still under warranty seems the better option.

Edited by Alex Z on Saturday 6th July 19:05

[Crumpet]

No one mentions the Mazda MX30 in these threads, is it that bad?

They’re down to £11k for a 2021 car now, which seems like a total bargain in this day and age.

[paradigital]

Crumpet said:

No one mentions the Mazda MX30 in these threads, is it that bad?

They’re down to £11k for a 2021 car now, which seems like a total bargain in this day and age.

The range on them is dire. 80 miles isn’t uncommon, which essentially makes them not much better than a good PHEV, which isn’t a good position for a full EV of that size!

My money would be on an i3 or i3S at this budget.

[Wheel Turned Out]

They're not to everyone's taste I know, but I've seen a few on the road and have to admit I quite like them.

[Over over under steer]

Another vote for the BMW i3S. Get the non range extender big battery. Aim for 2019 on if you can. Easily the best small EV to drive. Great interior.

[raspy]

ZX10R NIN said:

Will you be able to charge at your destination on these round trips?

B Class:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311133...

Mokka e Elite Premium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407051...

E208 GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407021...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406261...

If you can't charge these may suit your needs better.

MG4:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406271...

64kwh Kia Niro:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405240...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406241...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406140...

Kona:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405229...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404058...

ID3:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406120...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405229...

Mokka-E I had one for a few months. Very impressive small EV, until you drive on the motorway. It used to guzzle electricity at high speed and I'd get 120-150 miles from 100% charge, even in summer.

Very efficient for urban use, but if you want to do long motorway drives in it, there are superior choices at your price point.