wyx087

Nice view, nice car and great running costs. What mi/kWh are you getting? The scaling is clearly designed for MPG and totally unreadable. The driver display would drive me nuts though, no battery percentage display and thick side bezel.

That's great to hear. Hopefully vast majority of ZE50's will have CCS installed. As second hand car buyer, this is excellent news. Rapid charging is like a bottle of water, vast majority of the time when you going about your business normally, it's just nice to have as backup. But when you go beyond your normal daily routine, it's invaluable (both car capability and reliable network of multi-charger hubs)

I can't believe the CCS is an optional extra on Zoe, without rapid charging, EV's are simply an expensive toy. I've bought a second hand Leaf for my wife, was deciding between Leaf 24 or ZE20. Although it's a local runabout, rapid charging is still very very important. Case in point #1: We move to my parents 150 miles away when I can WFH for childcare reasons. Wife wanted her car, so we drove it over in 2 cars. Would have been a very long journey with a 22kW charging Zoe. Driving Leaf with only 20 kWh battery, the journey was only longer by 1 hour, stopped twice. Case in point #2: Car was 55% last weekend, I drove it hard (I like the instant torque feel) and had 26% when we got back. Afternoon we spontaneously decided to drive 25 miles round trip, a risky trip without charging. But 5min at a rapid charger and the trip was easily done. With almost 3 years of EV ownership, I have got the same conclusion as you: public charging infrastructure is very bad. Not only stupid membership requirements. Single rapids dotted about the place does not inspire enough confidence to rely a journey on it. For my 60 miles car, the ONLY journey I'd confidently do outside of its range from my home in North London is to Milton Keynes thanks to the 8-bay rapid charing hub. I feel there's only one brand of EV that can replace an ICE car for long distance driving. All others are just local runabout, excellent locally but ultimately you are tethered to your home charger.

Anyone in North Somerset / Bristol area? Any garage they'd recommend for a major servicing? My car is due: - major servicing - diesel fuel filter changing - pollen and air filter changing I can do this myself, looks easy enough and not too messy. The local main dealer shows £302 (184 + 59 + 59). Feels a bit extortionate..... I'd have expected less than £250 when I'm doing the 2 air filters, or under £300 for a regular major servicing which includes the 3 filters. I guess I'm not in tune with main dealer's idea of pricing. https://www.heritageskoda.co.uk/offers/fixed-price-servicing/ What exactly is included in extended scope servicing anyway? \rant I was forced to do diesel cam belt + waterpump in 2017 for £489, I noticed in 2018 it's £499. In 2 years time, it's jumped up by 10% to £549. Similarly, Nissan had minor seriving as £99 for Leaf in 2016, jumped up by 50% to £149 in 2018 and now £159. 60% increase in 4 years time. For doing a checklist and filling windscreen fluid! Are main dealers asking to be wiped off the earth by Tesla's online selling and manufacturer owned service centre customer experience? /rant

The last date to buy a new petrol, diesel or hybrid car in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035, under government plans. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51366123 I'm sure ICE car makers, who are primarily engine manufactures, that happen to also put together cars from parts suppliers, will be screaming and kicking against this until their bitter end. Cue the usual: - My diesel does 600 miles, so my future car must also do 600 miles despite only driving 60 miles a day (think about your actual needs) - Where are people going to charge (where people will park for long time) - The infrastructure isn't there yet (true at the moment) - Coal powered car (the grid is getting cleaner by the day) - The grid can't cope (there is enough energy for all to switch to EV, just need to ensure we are smart about charging) - Rare earth material mining ethics (the war for oil in middle east is worse, they are working on batteries not needing cobalt) - Battery production is bad (Lifetime carbon emission of EV is lower than ICE, they say EV lifetime emission is half of ICE cars) - Battery can't be recycled (new industry popping up to recycle/repurpose EV battery) - Battery will die in 3 years time (totally false, car manufacturers give 8 years battery warranty, my first-gen EV still retains 85% of its original capacity at over 5yo)

Quick question, as I'm planning to do the front brake pads on my Skoda this bank holiday weekend. Is there any VW special tools needed? Or a standard socket is all that's needed to release the calliper? What is the specified wheel nut torque and calliper nut torque? Many thanks in advance