https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/skoda-electric-models-stand-out-unique-lightstrip

 

But will they standout in their own right.

 

Is it "just me" or is light-up bling on an EV the worst idea...?

It's the worst idea. It's like tasteless chrome additions on cars that doesn't need it.

 

 

http://skoda-auto.com/news/news-detail/citigo-e-iv

 

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Edited 18 August, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

On 08/05/2019 at 11:51, wyx087 said:

It's the worst idea. It's like tasteless chrome additions on cars that doesn't need it.

 

No I think the worst idea is the latest spaced boot lettering 

 

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On 18/08/2019 at 11:40, xman said:

No I think the worst idea is the latest spaced boot lettering 

 

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I honestly think Ford's current boot letter-spacing is a lot worse.. as is their current focus shape inspired by the same "collapsed couch" look the first 1 series was designed around, but the focus has taken extra inspiration from the world of "punctured bike tyre" imo.

 

Anyway, thats fairly off topic...

 

 

 

Great that they have one small ev, and i believe a superb ev. 

 

Scala ev??? Be ideal next car for swmbo..

A Superb Plug in Hybrid waste of car charging space is what they will have is it not.

At least with the reliable 1.4TSI (Turbo and no ACT)

Yup, its a hybrid, but at least its half a step...

Unless they do 80 miles for a gallon of petrol they are a con.

If you can get 50 + miles without the engine running then maybe less so, but VW / Skoda gad them nearly ready to produce and Governments like in the UK can see they are a con and not green.

 

 

 

Edited 21 September, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good value compared to a e-mini IMO.

 

Wonder how many one could get if one scienced the **** our of it like in The Martian, 200 plus, skinny wheels etc.

On 21/08/2019 at 20:06, mac11irl said:

 

I honestly think Ford's current boot letter-spacing is a lot worse.. as is their current focus shape inspired by the same "collapsed couch" look the first 1 series was designed around, but the focus has taken extra inspiration from the world of "punctured bike tyre" imo.

 

Anyway, thats fairly off topic...

I actually like the styling of the new ford focus

 

 

All the build up to them being built.  Then that is it for a while.  400 for the UK.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/479846-citigo-iv-not-on-configurator-is-it-withdrawn

 

 

58 minutes ago, vrskeith said:

 

 

Very nice and with an 80 kwh battery be good with up to 125 kwh charging.

 

Price though.  Countries need to lower VAT to zero or 5% to promote sales.

Just now, lol-lol said:

 

Very nice and with an 80 kwh battery be good with up to 125 kwh charging.

 

Price though.  Countries need to lower VAT to zero or 5% to promote sales.

Unfortunately right now countries will need growth but they need to recover revenues. Maybe Electric car stepped allowances, maybe for better performance.

2 minutes ago, vrskeith said:

Unfortunately right now countries will need growth but they need to recover revenues. Maybe Electric car stepped allowances, maybe for better performance.

But they also want to promote a "green recovery" so will need offer better incentives if that is going to be affordable for all those whose incomes have been hit.

37 minutes ago, vrskeith said:

Unfortunately right now countries will need growth but they need to recover revenues. Maybe Electric car stepped allowances, maybe for better performance.

 

34 minutes ago, PetrolDave said:

But they also want to promote a "green recovery" so will need offer better incentives if that is going to be affordable for all those whose incomes have been hit.

 

But the UK has had a government that has a record of failure on growth over the last decade and what seems to be needed is a scrappage scheme of diesels for EVs of the order of 5k and on fair interest rates ie 5% apr or so.

Edited 7 May, 20206 yr by lol-lol

@lol-lol The EV interest free loan for private buyers up to £35,000 for 6 years is still available in Scotland.

Help for businesses buying Electric Goods vehicles as well.