As mentioned above, i've recently bought the wife a new Megane E-Tech EV.
My wifes driving needs suit an EV perfectly. Small start stop trips, and no more than 50 miles a day on average.
The Megane is rated for 280 miles range, so will easily do 200+ real world. And we can just charge again overnight.
I still feel high mileage users need to wait for the new LFPe batteries just coming out. These will double current battery ranges. Can fully charge to 100% without an issue and don't have run-away battery fires and are cheaper to make.
Home charging is proving very cheap and we are switching to the new EV energy rates with EDF.
However saving some money fuel wise has turned out to be just be a bonus.
I'm a proper petrol head, and could never see myself wanting an EV. But i was always curious about how they drive.
My Audi SQ5 PLUS SE has a 0-60 under 5 seconds, and 700nm+ torque on tap. Although not an out and out sport car, it is no slouch.
The Megane is only a mild EV, with no bonkers 0-60 times. However, it still has 220 BHP and 300nm torque in a small hatchback form.
Well i've now found out what instant response/power means real world.
With my turbo engine, i floor the throttle, wait a min while the turbo's spin up and the car decides what gear is best. Yes the world then blurs and off it goes.
EV's don't do that. You get all the power instantly. No turbo or gears no fuss, no noise.
So even though the Megane is slower 0-60, actually on the road acceleration is amazing.
The lack of noise actually makes the acceleration feel even stronger. It like being on one of the newer "launch" roller coasters.
It has given me a taste for more. I now want a EV!
