EV - Capri vs Enyaq vRS vs Tesla Y LR
Discussion
I've recently qualified for business leasing for EVs - I am not a powerfully-built director, rather a medium-built IT contractor.
We dipped our toe into the EV world with a Nissan Leaf, intended as the second car, and it's performed admirably. Even as a devout petrolhead, I have to accept for the boring miles, an EV is better suited to our needs, and frees up the second car to be something a bit less practical.
A few weeks ago, I walked into a Ford showroom, excited by the new Capri (yes, I know it used to be a slightly slow sports coupe built from Ford's parts bin that some people get misty-eyed over, but that doesn't really bother me). I specced it up, Premium Model, bigger alloys etc., and was quoted £546/month (3 + 47 for 15k miles per year). The deal couldn't be completed as my company had yet to file its accounts, but they ordered the car regardless.
Since then, I've had my head turned looking at falling prices on Lease Loco - particularly, the Tesla Model Y Long-Rang (£456 on same terms) and Enyaq vRS (£425).
The car is predominantly for my wife to do the school runs, but I will drive at weekends with the family. Even though it's an appliance, and I can't say I'm excited to drive it, I'm used to analysing car purchases down to the last detail. Wife wants the Tesla (keeping up the Jones'), I am tempted by the Enyaq vRS (always liked Skoda) but I feel compelled to go ahead with the Ford on the basis of a handshake deal.
I like my cars to be unusual, so that virtually rules out the Tesla. The Capri/Enyaq would be specced in the yellow. Which one would you go for? Any other family EVs with similar performance/capability I should be looking at in this price range?
Hopefully, if I can get this right and it is the "main" car, my wife will be more accepting to the F80 M3 I'm hoping to buy next year...
We dipped our toe into the EV world with a Nissan Leaf, intended as the second car, and it's performed admirably. Even as a devout petrolhead, I have to accept for the boring miles, an EV is better suited to our needs, and frees up the second car to be something a bit less practical.
A few weeks ago, I walked into a Ford showroom, excited by the new Capri (yes, I know it used to be a slightly slow sports coupe built from Ford's parts bin that some people get misty-eyed over, but that doesn't really bother me). I specced it up, Premium Model, bigger alloys etc., and was quoted £546/month (3 + 47 for 15k miles per year). The deal couldn't be completed as my company had yet to file its accounts, but they ordered the car regardless.
Since then, I've had my head turned looking at falling prices on Lease Loco - particularly, the Tesla Model Y Long-Rang (£456 on same terms) and Enyaq vRS (£425).
The car is predominantly for my wife to do the school runs, but I will drive at weekends with the family. Even though it's an appliance, and I can't say I'm excited to drive it, I'm used to analysing car purchases down to the last detail. Wife wants the Tesla (keeping up the Jones'), I am tempted by the Enyaq vRS (always liked Skoda) but I feel compelled to go ahead with the Ford on the basis of a handshake deal.
I like my cars to be unusual, so that virtually rules out the Tesla. The Capri/Enyaq would be specced in the yellow. Which one would you go for? Any other family EVs with similar performance/capability I should be looking at in this price range?
Hopefully, if I can get this right and it is the "main" car, my wife will be more accepting to the F80 M3 I'm hoping to buy next year...
I'd image the Explorer (80% same as the Capri) would be cheaper and it's better looking IMO. The Explorer/Capri have also got the improved MEB drivetrain, which is more efficient than the Enyaq.
I looked at the Telsa, and putting aside Musk (I wish someone would) it's an ugly bar of soap than holds no appeal.
I looked at the Telsa, and putting aside Musk (I wish someone would) it's an ugly bar of soap than holds no appeal.
After just over 2 years with my MY AWD LR I'm counting down the months till I can get shot of it, the only thing worse then the build quality on mine has been the customer service.
I am however struggling with what to replace it with and was looking at both the mach e and Enyaq VRS.
The only reasons i would go with the Model Y are the supercharger network and the storage (the Frunk and under boot storage are massive). These 2 things are the reasons I'm struggling to find what to replace it with. I'm hopeful public charging will continue to move forward, and a number of Tesla chargers are now open to all. For me the space is my bogger concern (I have a retriever that takes up my boot).
I'd suggest you get a long test drive in each and go from there. On paper the Model Y is the answer, but I've been put off Tesla for life with mine.
I am however struggling with what to replace it with and was looking at both the mach e and Enyaq VRS.
The only reasons i would go with the Model Y are the supercharger network and the storage (the Frunk and under boot storage are massive). These 2 things are the reasons I'm struggling to find what to replace it with. I'm hopeful public charging will continue to move forward, and a number of Tesla chargers are now open to all. For me the space is my bogger concern (I have a retriever that takes up my boot).
I'd suggest you get a long test drive in each and go from there. On paper the Model Y is the answer, but I've been put off Tesla for life with mine.
What about the lexus RZ? Beautifully built, looks interesting and far more worthy of it's price than a skoda, kia or hyundai, granted it's slower, shorter range, less space and no supercharger network compared to the model Y AWD long range which is still the class leader, but I'd choose one over the rwd LR model.
There were some awesome deals on the takumi spec recently, they might come round again. My LR has been perfect, and as well screwed together as the NX it replaced.
There were some awesome deals on the takumi spec recently, they might come round again. My LR has been perfect, and as well screwed together as the NX it replaced.
Do you need the LR? I would (and did) go RWD Model Y. As an appliance for carting the family around/doing the school run, it just works, and for the times you're on a long journey, the Tesla network is still miles ahead of the rest in terms of just being able to turn up, plug in and charge as well as being a lot cheaper than the alternatives. The extra saved can be put towards the fun car 
AyBee said:
Do you need the LR? I would (and did) go RWD Model Y. As an appliance for carting the family around/doing the school run, it just works, and for the times you're on a long journey, the Tesla network is still miles ahead of the rest in terms of just being able to turn up, plug in and charge as well as being a lot cheaper than the alternatives. The extra saved can be put towards the fun car
Although, now that the Tesla network has been opened up to all, it does negate this.Thanks - Lexus was a good shout, but on paper at least it's a bit slow.
Have pulled the trigger on the Enyaq - it's a bit silly (well, the colour at least) and is a bit different. I know the Tesla is the better car, but every second car on the school run is a white or blue model 3/Y, so I couldn't see myself driving one, despite my wife's protests.
Cheapest option so keeps the biggest budget for the fun car..!
Have pulled the trigger on the Enyaq - it's a bit silly (well, the colour at least) and is a bit different. I know the Tesla is the better car, but every second car on the school run is a white or blue model 3/Y, so I couldn't see myself driving one, despite my wife's protests.
Cheapest option so keeps the biggest budget for the fun car..!
Mammasaid said:
AyBee said:
Do you need the LR? I would (and did) go RWD Model Y. As an appliance for carting the family around/doing the school run, it just works, and for the times you're on a long journey, the Tesla network is still miles ahead of the rest in terms of just being able to turn up, plug in and charge as well as being a lot cheaper than the alternatives. The extra saved can be put towards the fun car
Although, now that the Tesla network has been opened up to all, it does negate this.Fiisch said:
Thanks - Lexus was a good shout, but on paper at least it's a bit slow.
Have pulled the trigger on the Enyaq - it's a bit silly (well, the colour at least) and is a bit different. I know the Tesla is the better car, but every second car on the school run is a white or blue model 3/Y, so I couldn't see myself driving one, despite my wife's protests.
Cheapest option so keeps the biggest budget for the fun car..!
The lexus is faster to 60 than the Rwd long range tesla and a lot quicker than the enyaq, still it looks a decent enough car, hope you enjoy it. Have pulled the trigger on the Enyaq - it's a bit silly (well, the colour at least) and is a bit different. I know the Tesla is the better car, but every second car on the school run is a white or blue model 3/Y, so I couldn't see myself driving one, despite my wife's protests.
Cheapest option so keeps the biggest budget for the fun car..!
jaydeeuk1 said:
The lexus is faster to 60 than the Rwd long range tesla and a lot quicker than the enyaq, still it looks a decent enough car, hope you enjoy it.
My apologies, for some reason I thought the Lexus was in the 8 second range... 5.3 on the Lexus vs 5.4 on the Enyaq. Not that either will feel particularly exciting do that, mind! CharlieCrocodile said:
Take a look at the Genesis GV70 Electrified, nice family car that can also take a german shepherd in the back. 0-62 in 4.2. range is about 210m in the winter and about 270m in the summer. We've had ours for a year now without any trouble whatsoever.
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