Hi all,
I currently run an Alpina XD3 as my everyday vehicle. It is an amazing machine but my circumstances have changed - as they have for many people and it is now (I think) time to consider a change.
My travel has dropped considerably so high insurance and 35mpg (now dropping due to less long journeys) together with car tax and servicing costs just mean I'm not using it like I used to and not enjoying it as much.
My usage profile is (and I think will continue to be) a 5 mile each way journey to the office 5 days a week plus supermarket visits, go see my mum and short local trips most of the time. Every 3-4 weeks I visit my daughter who is 80 miles away.
I will make the occasional journey to another offices 200-300 miles away - maybe once every other month.
So, mostly short local journeys but the occasional need for a long journey.
I don't think a full EV would work for me for the long journeys or the visits to my daughter as when I visit her, we might go out for a trip etc and I'm only there for the day so don't want to waste it waiting to charge a car.
I'm thinking a 2nd hand plug in hybrid might work for me, cheap to run during the week but capable of a long journey when needed.
I have a maximum budget of £20k and want 5 doors and 5 seats for when out with the whole family. Would love to spend less of course!
I do like toys in a car so adaptive cruise, blind spot warning, Bluetooth, android auto etc would be ideal. The more toys/tech the better.
There seem to be quite a few choices on the market but I'm led to believe the stated electric range is a bit like MPG in that you don't get anywhere near. I would like to be able to get to work and back plus the shops and visit my old mum at maximum efficiency so 18-20 miles of real electric range would be perfect. Any more is a real bonus. I also want good economy on a long run (40+ mpg) as a minimum and having a bad back, comfort is a must.
So this is where I would love your input and experience. If I simply look at the stats, all the plug in hybrids talk about at least 25 miles electric range and huge MPG but I know this isn't reality.
So, firstly - is a plug in hybrid a sensible option for my profile? and if so, what vehicles fit my requirements in the real world?
Thanks all,
Michael
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I currently run an Alpina XD3 as my everyday vehicle. It is an amazing machine but my circumstances have changed - as they have for many people and it is now (I think) time to consider a change.
My travel has dropped considerably so high insurance and 35mpg (now dropping due to less long journeys) together with car tax and servicing costs just mean I'm not using it like I used to and not enjoying it as much.
My usage profile is (and I think will continue to be) a 5 mile each way journey to the office 5 days a week plus supermarket visits, go see my mum and short local trips most of the time. Every 3-4 weeks I visit my daughter who is 80 miles away.
I will make the occasional journey to another offices 200-300 miles away - maybe once every other month.
So, mostly short local journeys but the occasional need for a long journey.
I don't think a full EV would work for me for the long journeys or the visits to my daughter as when I visit her, we might go out for a trip etc and I'm only there for the day so don't want to waste it waiting to charge a car.
I'm thinking a 2nd hand plug in hybrid might work for me, cheap to run during the week but capable of a long journey when needed.
I have a maximum budget of £20k and want 5 doors and 5 seats for when out with the whole family. Would love to spend less of course!
I do like toys in a car so adaptive cruise, blind spot warning, Bluetooth, android auto etc would be ideal. The more toys/tech the better.
There seem to be quite a few choices on the market but I'm led to believe the stated electric range is a bit like MPG in that you don't get anywhere near. I would like to be able to get to work and back plus the shops and visit my old mum at maximum efficiency so 18-20 miles of real electric range would be perfect. Any more is a real bonus. I also want good economy on a long run (40+ mpg) as a minimum and having a bad back, comfort is a must.
So this is where I would love your input and experience. If I simply look at the stats, all the plug in hybrids talk about at least 25 miles electric range and huge MPG but I know this isn't reality.
So, firstly - is a plug in hybrid a sensible option for my profile? and if so, what vehicles fit my requirements in the real world?
Thanks all,
Michael
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