[Bill Barham]

Which aspects of using or owning an EV cause you the most problems?

 

[Dennis]

Well, I run a hybrid garage (2 Teslas and a BMW X5).

I've found that my biggest pain is battery replacement... on my BMW X5.

It's way too fun to drive EV and I end up killing the battery on my remaining ICE vehicle.

 

[jontracey]

I also have a two EV driveway (at least for now) and its my wifes dammed VW thats ruining the view

 

[Brian Stanier]

I've found that my biggest pain is battery replacement.

It's way too fun to drive EV and I end up killing the battery on my remaining ICE vehicle.

Same here!

 

[h8ten]

Well, I run a hybrid garage (2 Teslas and a BMW X5).

I've found that my biggest pain is battery replacement... on my BMW X5.

It's way too fun to drive EV and I end up killing the battery on my remaining ICE vehicle.

Ditto just had to put a new battery on the VX220 to get it to it's MOT test and that is trying to remember to use a trickle charger between it and the bike.

 

[andyfras]

My biggest pain is Renault Customer Service

 

[E Geeza]

Nissan carwings.

 

[Paul_Moxhay]

Not enough range. I need at least 250 miles real-world range to do the trips I regularly do. That is a long way off at any sensible price I expect.

 

[Paj]

Trying to explain what an EREV is, quickly and concisely.

"Is that an electric car?"

"Yes. Well sort of. It's complicated..."

 

[Paul]

UK public charging infrastructure and policy and infrastructure live data/general data accuracy.

 

[h8ten]

Not enough charging locations up in my neck of the woods, unlike some areas (not mentioning MK let alone the centre).

 

[andrew*debbie]

Our Leaf has reliability issues. In six months, we've had to drive a backup car three times.

 

[tim_battersby]

Not enough money, 'cos now I'm hooked in NEED an e-nv200 combi to replace my ice estate car.
Even the other half is in agreement now that she's experienced life with a ZOE.

 

[harrisop]

Would like a choice of pedestrian warning sounds. ... that's it.

 

[Paul_Moxhay]

It isn't really a pain point... more an annoyance but I hate pedestrian warning sounds! IMO we don't need pedestrian warning sounds at all. I was in a car park last week and a new Mini rolled by. It was every bit as quiet as an EV. That doesn't need a warning sound and nor should EVs IMO

 

[Dennis]

It isn't really a pain point... more an annoyance but I hate pedestrian warning sounds! IMO we don't need pedestrian warning sounds at all. I was in a car park last week and a new Mini rolled by. It was every bit as quiet as an EV. That doesn't need a warning sound and nor should EVs IMO

I'm glad that none of my EVs have such devices... It makes it easier to earn "points" on Deathrace 2000...


Seriously though, the cars make enough noise when they roll. The tires still have to make contact with the ground. And until we have land speeders, a la Star Wars, these cars wheels and other such items make enough noise.

I remember when I was test driving the Fisker Karma, the salesman pointed out the "noise" generator as a good thing. And I snickered. (And no, it was not the engine he was pointing out as the "noise" generator.). The noise, though a pleasant whine, is still unnecessary.

 

[EV Rider]

Which aspects of using or owning an EV cause you the most problems?

New Car,new "Updated" tomtom maps,Map data still a couple of years out of date..

 

[Colin]

New Car,new "Updated" tomtom maps,Map data still a couple of years out of date..

You should not need to, but buying a sub £100 TomTom with Lifetime Maps and stuck to your screen is really all that is needed.

 

[EV Rider]

You should not need to, but buying a sub £100 TomTom with Lifetime Maps and stuck to your screen is really all that is needed.

I'd rather be happy with the already installed one being fully functional...

 

[tim_battersby]

It isn't really a pain point... more an annoyance but I hate pedestrian warning sounds! IMO we don't need pedestrian warning sounds at all. I was in a car park last week and a new Mini rolled by. It was every bit as quiet as an EV. That doesn't need a warning sound and nor should EVs IMO

I agree. I am 'blessed' with a choice of 3 on my Zoe. And the first thing I do each time I get in the car is to deactivate it!