Which electric car to buy?

[GrumpyGranddad]

3 allotments! Sounds like you must know the local councillors' secrets. I got the impression you had to register before birth to get one.

I’m lucky where I live, they are quite readily available. There is a waiting list at my site (120 5 pole plots) but normally people can get a one within about a year. Many people take one on and then loose their initial enthusiasm and give up and of course the old farts like me eventually die off

 

[Calimili]

Exactly - Nature.

5 million deaths in 2 years. we are just 2 billions people too much... Covid not enough

 

[WelshGas]

5 million deaths in 2 years. we are just 2 billions people too much... Covid not enough

Yet. China is still fighting to eradicate it. That will never work if they wish to rejoin the worldwide society. There is a lot more heartache to come.

 

[Algor]

Yet. China is still fighting to eradicate it. That will never work if they wish to rejoin the worldwide society. There is a lot more heartache to come.

Could you explain this post please?

 

[WelshGas]

Could you explain this post please?

Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Amarillo]

Yet. China is still fighting to eradicate it. That will never work if they wish to rejoin the worldwide society. There is a lot more heartache to come.

I think you are exactly right.

The vaccine is not sufficient to defeat Covid. People need to catch it and recover to gain decent immunity. It’s better if this happens after they’ve had the vaccine because they are less likely to be hospitalised, and if they are hospitalised they are less likely to die.

Much of Europe are seeing surging cases of Covid, but here in the UK we might be in a better position having previously had higher numbers of infections.

Time will tell…

Now, back to towing Amis.

 

[WelshGas]

I think you are exactly right.

The vaccine is not sufficient to defeat Covid. People need to catch it and recover to gain decent immunity. It’s better if this happens after they’ve had the vaccine because they are less likely to be hospitalised, and if they are hospitalised they are less likely to die.

Much of Europe are seeing surging cases of Covid, but here in the UK we might be in a better position having previously had higher numbers of infections.

Time will tell…

Now, back to towing Amis.

Put it on a trailer, with your tandem.

 

[clarinetbcn]

That’s not really surprising- solar makes sense in a sunny country. It gets progressively harder as you move North.

Solar was the largest source of electric power in Germany last June, whereas in Spain it's wind (with the UK right behind). Spain is still staggering from the years that the Conservative party (now out of power) made solar power illegal, which is why it's behind Germany, of all places. It's all about leadership and the political ability to get things done.

Solar Germany’s biggest power source in June as price reaches all-time high

www.cleanenergywire.org

 

[soulstyledevon]

Now, back to towing Amis.

Something I never thought I would read on this forum…

 

[soulstyledevon]

Another EV I find interesting.

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. I just don’t have the spare £135k to buy one. It’s a stunning machine. One of my neighbours has the coupe version. It does make me glance across with a bit of envy…
Lucky sod.

 

[Calimili]

Solar was the largest source of electric power in Germany last June, whereas in Spain it's wind (with the UK right behind). Spain is still staggering from the years that the Conservative party (now out of power) made solar power illegal, which is why it's behind Germany, of all places. It's all about leadership and the political ability to get things done.

Solar Germany’s biggest power source in June as price reaches all-time high

www.cleanenergywire.org

yes wonderful in Germany! 1 KWh costs more than 30 cent € though. I.e. 50-60% more than in UK , France etc...
For a heavy industrialised country unbearable, and foreign investors are already looking elsewhere. Wait until there will be even more power demand with EVs.

 

[starbug]

I might need a beer in a minute reading some of these posts.

hi im intrested in your owning . i can pick up 07967644491

 

[ArunAlec]

Another EV I find interesting.

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. I just don’t have the spare £135k to buy one. It’s a stunning machine. One of my neighbours has the coupe version. It does make me glance across with a bit of envy…
Lucky sod.

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Last time I had my Boxster serviced they gave the chap before me one as a courtesy car. Maybe me next time!

 

[willwander]

Another EV I find interesting.

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. I just don’t have the spare £135k to buy one. It’s a stunning machine. One of my neighbours has the coupe version. It does make me glance across with a bit of envy…
Lucky sod.

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Saw one parked up the other day, great looking car

 

[Hedley Wright]

It's a bit big for a runaround, but we're pretty happy with ours.

Hands down the best, and according to the kids, the coolest car we've had.

+1

 

[soulstyledevon]

Worth a watch.

 

[kurienp]

Worth a watch.

Absolutely. In a few years, I will be waiting for my Diesel to Hydrogen conversion kit for the T6 ... and all shall be well with this world again!

Bring it on Hydrogen!

 

[pluc99]

Was Grandma Duck ahead of her time?
https://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/en/car/baker-electric-coupe/

 

[andyinluton]

Was Grandma Duck ahead of her time?
https://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/en/car/baker-electric-coupe/

There was a time when there were more electric cars than petrol!

 

[LRGS253]

My friend has just purchased a Skoda Enyaq and it is the best looking car in SUV department for less than £35K. Gov. grant applied to that as well. He has the smallest battery, but 30-50mph it definitely quicker than my supergarged Lotus!

 

[reserves]

My friend has just purchased a Skoda Enyaq and it is the best looking car in SUV department for less than £35K. Gov. grant applied to that as well. He has the smallest battery, but 30-50mph it definitely quicker than my supergarged Lotus!

Nice cars, seems to get them under £35 you have to keep the spec to a minimum?

Personally after trying to charge at non super chargers, which was a total nightmare I wouldn’t want to be outside the Tesla network but for home charging looks ideal

 

[Calimili]

Absolutely. In a few years, I will be waiting for my Diesel to Hydrogen conversion kit for the T6 ... and all shall be well with this world again!

Bring it on Hydrogen!

Hydrogen Conversion Kit available only for the 150PS

 

[subthree]

Hydrogen Vehicle Conversion | Truro, Cornwall

Are you interested in Hydrogen Vehicle Conversion? Soguard Hydrogen Production UK Ltd is based in Truro, Cornwall and we provide expert advice on installing hydrogen production equipment. Find out more about converting your vehicle and reducing emissions.

www.soguard.uk

 

[66tim99]

Hydrogen Vehicle Conversion | Truro, Cornwall

Are you interested in Hydrogen Vehicle Conversion? Soguard Hydrogen Production UK Ltd is based in Truro, Cornwall and we provide expert advice on installing hydrogen production equipment. Find out more about converting your vehicle and reducing emissions.

www.soguard.uk

Thanks, although I couldn’t see a conversion price, and understand there are only a few public hydrogen stations in the U.K. (are they really “growing fast”?), it’s good to read that conversion is being marketed.

 

[willwander]

Worth a watch.

Good luck to JCB

You do realise that over 95% of all hydrogen is produced from burning gas/oil/coal?