Luckypants

Well the Enyaq / ID.4 cars are similar size externally to the Karoq (my ID.4 is about 200mm longer than my previous Karoq) but is MUCH bigger inside. So for similar interior space to the cars you have mentioned, the VW ID.3 or Cupra Born would probably fit the bill in terms of interior space. I guess the smaller Skoda electric will be similar in size to these. The ID.3 can be had with the 82kWh battery now, gives a range of 337 miles (WLTP) and recharges to 10-80% in about 40 minutes (125kW charger required). Price is still a problem of course. You mention pee breaks and this is crucial - if you plug in to a high speed charger while you go for a pee break - 15 minutes of charge on that could give up to 85 miles of range added. So now the car in this example has a range of around 400 miles at no inconvenience to you. 150kW chargers are becoming more common and places like the Gridserve or Rugby charging hubs will become more common. I'm giving this example as evidence that the electric car you want / need may already exist.

What's a "really good price " I wonder?

I've definitely seen those before, probably the Bjorn Nyland or Autogefuhl reviews when it was first reviewed. Seems to be the Enyaq is worth a bit extra over the ID.4 as the interior is more premium. However, every review is a top spec. vehicle so far, so I'd expect that.

This is not surprising but I'm glad it has. I don't think Ecotricity have been interesting in car charging for years.

Seems like I have only got half the story from the above. This only really affects Instavolt and their (incorrect) interpretation of the electricity VAT rate. The other major charging networks already charged the correct rate of 20% VAT. This was pointed out to me elsewhere and after doing further digging, it seems like all the other networks charge VAT at 20% already if you check T&Cs. Looks to me like Instavolt have already being profiting. The new charge prices look expensive now as the other players will not need to put up prices.

So it looks like the cost of public charging is going up, as the VAT man has decided the full rate needs to be applied. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-7-2021-vat-liability-of-charging-of-electric-vehicles/revenue-and-customs-brief-7-2021-vat-liability-of-charging-of-electric-vehicles https://instavolt.co.uk/instavolt-ceo-issues-statement-in-response-to-hmrc-vat-brief-25-may-2021/?fbclid=IwAR0cd-0LaBWE36mYkkEOrLwLlYUkTqxxZflHiMy3OPf7WrxPKPexkwOG7XA

I agree. The Screwfix one (or similar) will work as an emergency from a 3-pin plug. I haven't bothered to get one for my ID.4, as I don't see a time when I cannot get to a charger. I was pointing out that you get much more from the Skoda Universal charger though and this is why it is a lot more money. Now 11Kw from a wall outlet in the UK is not possible, but is possible if you go abroad where 3-phase electric in homes is common. For 50kW and above chargers, you use the cable tethered to the charger. These are CCS connectors that utilise DC charging. The supplied mode 3 cable is for home chargers and AC chargers out on the road. Most public AC chargers are 7kW or 22kW (although there are some 43kW AC chargers around) and the speed of charge your Enyaq will get is the lower of the charger speed or 11kW. The 11kW limit is the car's AC charger max power. Basically, with the supplied mode 3 cable you can use all home and public AC chargers that need a cable - some have a cable tethered to the charger. To charge faster, use a DC rapid charger which will have a cable tethered to it so your mode 3 is not required. You only need a 'portable charger' if you will end up places without any ability to charge from an EV charger and no way to top up on the way.

Yes you have misunderstood the Skoda Universal Charger. It is capable of being plugged into a number of different outlet types by means of interchangeable plugs. It can accept 3-phase AC and charge at up to 11kW. Its a very different device from the Screwfix Granny Charger. From their website "With our portable iV Universal Charger you can conveniently charge at home or on the road. With its compact dimensions and a weight of around 3 kilograms, the Charger is easy to transport. You can use it for charging via a normal household socket (up to 2.3 kW) or an industrial electrical outlet (up to 11 kW). Various interchangeable connectors will allow you to use practically any type of electrical socket." https://www.skoda-auto.com/emobility/home-charging Scroll down to the Universal Charger

In the case of the Model 3 heat pump, Tesla went for a complex solution that allows the car to scavenge excess heat from the batteries as well as pre-heating the batteries for supercharging, scavenge heat from the motors, scavenge heat (cooling) from the interior and heat the interior with scavenged heat. This has involved creating and installing their patented Octovalve which is quite bulky. I suspect the smaller frunk is a result of the Octovalve and the associated plumbing to make the whole thing work. It will be interesting to see if the heat pump technology makes it into Model s and X. The heat pump technology was developed for Model Y, which is why it was relatively easy to retrofit into Model 3. I'm agreeing with the point that VAG are taking the mickey somewhat charging £1K for a heat pump in the MEB platform. My money is it will be standard when models are refreshed.

I have a 1st Edition as these are the only ones on the road at this point. VW ID.4 1st Ed Pro. 82kWh battery, 77kWh usable. 150kW motor RWD. 125kW charging. 20" wheels. I'm happy I'll get 250 miles loaded in good conditions, but have not done any long trips yet. Longest trip so far of 130 showed 3.8 m/kWh but that run always gives good economy due to many 50 limits. Longterm average over 2000 miles is 3.2 m/kWh

Well I can offer 4 adults and two dogs in an ID.4... fairly short trip of 40 miles each way which is about 2/3 dual carriageway. 3.1 miles/kwh

Jump on that one if ordering, the 21"s are lush.

I guess you need to hope that Swarco taking over management of Chargeplace Scotland's chargers will lead to improvements in maintenance.

Let us know how you get on with Garmin help please. I'd like to be able to update my PID.

It should be OK. I live in Wales and have a 10% hill to get to my house, it copes fine but is no ball of fire. It spends a lot of time in 2nd and 3rd up hill and down dale. The brakes are more than adequate for down dale.

Totally agree, heat pump should be standard at no extra cost.

Fair play to Hyundai, they don't seem to be hanging about bringing this to market. Launched in February and press cars already here.

Everyone is new to EVs, so not many understand how a heat pump works. Seems like a good opportunity to make money, by 'adding' a heat pump and its almost all profit.

You won't get a Spud in a Citigo It needed to go over the top of the passenger seat in my Escort van.... If he's got a creek boat on there it's gonna struggle, especially with all the associated kit in the car. I reckon a paddle would have to strap to the roof also. I've revised my thoughts though, a composite slalom boat on the roof won't be bad. A dinky playboat might not be very heavy either, but still pretty bluff. I never owned a playboat so tend to forget about those

I doubt a Citigo will get over 40mph with a big lump of wind resistance on the roof. I don't think the Citigo is a suitable vehicle for carrying kayaks,

Yes it will have regenerative braking. They all do.

Bumping this, it's a good price in nearly new condition.

Interesting that he was quite enthusiastic about the ID.4 but pretty lukewarm towards the Enyaq, despite them being basically the same car. As he said, is it a matter of taste and Enyaq is not his taste? Especially as was saying he'd prefer an Ioniq 5. I think Enyaq will be a great car and a strong seller, an EV for folks who don't want to shout about it.

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Autogefuhl review and test drive.