What electric car circa £15k
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The missus currently has a Peugeot 3008, so would like something of similar size as it’ll be the work and school run car and probably the long journey car although I have a workhorse X trail if needs be.
Thinking of selling the 3008, and purchasing electric through one of our ltd companies. (Cash from 3008 sale goes in the company as directors loan and we can then pull it out tax free too) business will get tax relief on the electric car.
Want something with decent range mileage around 50k would be fine. Safety feature and a nice interior would be great too. Which is why I kind of lean towards a Tesla although I have no idea what other electrics are like on this front such as the Ipace.
We’re due to get solar panels on our home so it makes sense to go electric and reduce our ‘fuel’ bills too.
Thinking of selling the 3008, and purchasing electric through one of our ltd companies. (Cash from 3008 sale goes in the company as directors loan and we can then pull it out tax free too) business will get tax relief on the electric car.
Want something with decent range mileage around 50k would be fine. Safety feature and a nice interior would be great too. Which is why I kind of lean towards a Tesla although I have no idea what other electrics are like on this front such as the Ipace.
We’re due to get solar panels on our home so it makes sense to go electric and reduce our ‘fuel’ bills too.
Slightly over budget for the long range version, but Polestar 2s are now in that price bracket as well
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502129...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502129...
KIA Niro 64kwh.
You might also be able to find a Skoda Enyaq in budget (this one is getting close):
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501298...
You might also be able to find a Skoda Enyaq in budget (this one is getting close):
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501298...
Edited by Skodillac on Thursday 6th March 10:15
Thanks for the repllies.
Anyone know what they other brands are like in terms of the crash detection/ avoidance tech the Teslas have?
When its the all purpose family car i tend to place safety as number one priority if my 5 year old is travelling in it, so Crash detection/ prevention and any additional safety features are high on the list
Anyone know what they other brands are like in terms of the crash detection/ avoidance tech the Teslas have?
When its the all purpose family car i tend to place safety as number one priority if my 5 year old is travelling in it, so Crash detection/ prevention and any additional safety features are high on the list
Euro NCAP has a database you can search to compare its rivals
https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/tesla/model+3/...
https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/tesla/model+3/...
CG2020UK said:
Honestly you won’t go wrong with a Tesla Model 3 they are brilliant.
Recommend the Long Range AWD models as you get the Tesla performance but with softer suspension which is a nice compromise.
Other than the anti-Musk anger towards them by some people Recommend the Long Range AWD models as you get the Tesla performance but with softer suspension which is a nice compromise.
Maybe a year or two ago they would be on my radar, but after the past 6 months, I personally wouldn't touch a 'Swasticar'....but that's just a sample of one.
We have a 74-plate Kona - very comfy, plenty of well designed tech without being too onerous. Some normal buttons too, which I personally much prefer - we looked at the new Volvo EC30 - a bit smaller - but it is entirely screen driven (like Tesla) - not for us.
Slightly higher position, which I find better for road awareness. I can see it scores a little lower than the Tesla, but not to concern me unduly.
Im similar to you, I have got some anti Musk sentiment too.
Historically Ive had Jags (although big engined ones) so i slightly lean towards an Ipace solely for that reason.
Plus technically we should have an SUV or hatchback in the offchance the dog has to go in this car and not my workhorse
Historically Ive had Jags (although big engined ones) so i slightly lean towards an Ipace solely for that reason.
Plus technically we should have an SUV or hatchback in the offchance the dog has to go in this car and not my workhorse
NuckyThompson said:
Im similar to you, I have got some anti Musk sentiment too.
Historically Ive had Jags (although big engined ones) so i slightly lean towards an Ipace solely for that reason.
Plus technically we should have an SUV or hatchback in the offchance the dog has to go in this car and not my workhorse
We had the Gen1 Kona for 5yrs & 50k miles - great first EV for us, but tight on space.Historically Ive had Jags (although big engined ones) so i slightly lean towards an Ipace solely for that reason.
Plus technically we should have an SUV or hatchback in the offchance the dog has to go in this car and not my workhorse
The new one (since 23-plate, IIRC) is quite a bit bigger. Worth taking a look.
Sister car to the Kia Niro mentioned earlier - some pals have that, but I must admit I feel the Kona 'looks' classier, both inside & out. Subjective, mind!
Not sure how 'economical' the iPace is - may not matter to you much, but our Gen1 Kona would easily do 220-240 in all weathers....the newer bigger Gen2 on 19" rims is less efficient - stretching to get to 200 in the cold we had earlier in the year.
Good luck!
I have used an MG4 pool car at work a few times.
Range seems to be genuine 200 miles.
Build quality is to a budget, but seems decent and robust. It has seemed fairly lively and nothing concerning with the handling with a low CofG, without testing it particularly enthusiastically.
When I was chatting to a colleague, he says they are available to buy nearly new for the money you are talking. I am not a salesman, nor have I been in many EVs to compare with, but for a daily commuting type hack, there was little to criticise.
Range seems to be genuine 200 miles.
Build quality is to a budget, but seems decent and robust. It has seemed fairly lively and nothing concerning with the handling with a low CofG, without testing it particularly enthusiastically.
When I was chatting to a colleague, he says they are available to buy nearly new for the money you are talking. I am not a salesman, nor have I been in many EVs to compare with, but for a daily commuting type hack, there was little to criticise.
mikeiow said:
Other than the anti-Musk anger towards them by some people
Maybe a year or two ago they would be on my radar, but after the past 6 months, I personally wouldn't touch a 'Swasticar'....but that's just a sample of one.
We have a 74-plate Kona - very comfy, plenty of well designed tech without being too onerous. Some normal buttons too, which I personally much prefer - we looked at the new Volvo EC30 - a bit smaller - but it is entirely screen driven (like Tesla) - not for us.
Slightly higher position, which I find better for road awareness. I can see it scores a little lower than the Tesla, but not to concern me unduly.
Honestly never liked Musk even back in his Messiah days so do get this.Maybe a year or two ago they would be on my radar, but after the past 6 months, I personally wouldn't touch a 'Swasticar'....but that's just a sample of one.
We have a 74-plate Kona - very comfy, plenty of well designed tech without being too onerous. Some normal buttons too, which I personally much prefer - we looked at the new Volvo EC30 - a bit smaller - but it is entirely screen driven (like Tesla) - not for us.
Slightly higher position, which I find better for road awareness. I can see it scores a little lower than the Tesla, but not to concern me unduly.
However Polestar and Volvo are owned by a company linked to the CCP so morally significantly worse when they have actual human rights issues. Germans are involved in all sorts of ropey history. Where do we draw the line in all honesty because everyone is guilty of something.
A Tesla would be quite a bit bigger inside than the Kona and EC30 and better in virtually every metric.
Personally I just ignore all the bulls**t. I’m buying a car so all that matters to me is buying the best car for my money. I think you’d be very hard pressed to find any car to beat a Model 3 in today’s used market.
Don't rule out the id.3 for this money. It's a decent car and rwd, i'd avoid fwd electric cars. Plenty of choice for this budget.
Tesla m3 will be leggy for 15, but if you can spend a few k more aim for the facelifted long range version built in china as they have decent build quality. Closer to 20 than 15 though. Not sure I'd want to be driving a Tesla though.
Tesla m3 will be leggy for 15, but if you can spend a few k more aim for the facelifted long range version built in china as they have decent build quality. Closer to 20 than 15 though. Not sure I'd want to be driving a Tesla though.
sixor8 said:
Why avoid fwd? I've had a Honda eny1 for 12 months, and whilst not in budget is perfectly fine s FWD.
I know somebody who has an id4 and when I asked about it, had no idea which wheels were driven!
RWD doesn't get as overwhelmed by the sudden torque. Pulling out of junctions quickly etcI know somebody who has an id4 and when I asked about it, had no idea which wheels were driven!
Polestar 2 moved it's driven wheels to the back from 2022/3, and it's made a noticeable difference to the drive.
M3 is the best car in that budget, but the early cars were built in the US and therefore a bit poor quality wise, no heat pump so uses a resistive heater which destroys range, and has the poorer atom media unit which misses out on the fancier ryzen one. Not sure your budget will get a late 21 car which has heat pump and built in china (think it 22 that got the ryzen upgrade)
Most electric cars are built in china where they imprison and torture Muslims, so I guess it's up to your conscience to decide if that's worse than some t
t giving a nazi salute. From the entire thread dedicated to Elon it seems PH members deem torture to be less serious.
Or just buy the car that's best for you. Personally, whatever you buy harms someone, no point trying to justify one purchase over another.
Most electric cars are built in china where they imprison and torture Muslims, so I guess it's up to your conscience to decide if that's worse than some t
t giving a nazi salute. From the entire thread dedicated to Elon it seems PH members deem torture to be less serious. Or just buy the car that's best for you. Personally, whatever you buy harms someone, no point trying to justify one purchase over another.
eC4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502139...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501298...
Over on the mileage but the Ioniq5 is a good car:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202412107...
Gut at 4.5k more (not a small amount I know) you can get one with 15k on the clock.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502139...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501298...
Over on the mileage but the Ioniq5 is a good car:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202412107...
Gut at 4.5k more (not a small amount I know) you can get one with 15k on the clock.
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