[George56]

My biggest concern now is the range.

If the car can achieve close to the WLTP then it'll be fine. But if the real world difference is as big as for other cars with a similar WLTP then it feels like the ball has been dropped.

Anyone know why the US gets a 5kWh bigger battery?

Seems strange as Kia EV6 has 77kWh battery according to product release information.

 

[George56]

Yes. Just received the email with most of the Q&A listed. Range is very disappointing. Only a bit more than the WLTP of a Renault Zoe at the end of the day. I know these are different cars for different areas of the market but all EVs are range limited compared to a typical ICE car, and is one of the main differentiators among EVs. The range is unimpressive.

Pick of the range looks to be the 2WD which I am sure is RWD 2WD 72.6kWh battery with 300 mile range.
Shame this flagship is loaded to the gills which hurts its economy/efficiency (electrically adjustable rear seats for example) And the solar panels give just 205W, which is 2/3 of just 1 panel on my home at present, and I have a lot more on my roof which helps to power stuff and charge my car! My home roof solar panels are south facing and angled just so to optimise solar electric generation but even then they do almost bugger all for 3-4 months of the year. So this "panel" will do even less in our UK climate. They have still not explained what the panels will charge in the car or how much weight they add.Car is at least 2.1 tonnes so Polestar heavy. Which is a very heavy EV for its size.

And annual bloody servicing and/or 10,000 mile intervals. Certainly not the future of EV motoring...
Lots of questions remain unanswered "further details will be shared closer to the launch"....
I love many aspects of this car but 3-4 big issues turn me off, the range for the price being a major one.

Oh, and they seem to suggest we pay upfront BEFORE we get sight of the car and before seeing it/test driving it which will be up to our chosen dealer. No bloody way! High chance of finding out that this or that feature is not on the car if they do it like that. Rather like the trumpeted OTA updates which are no longer part of the spec.(only sat-nav updates...at some point in the future)

Will have a think. May well be out though..

Buying before getting a sight of the car might be advantageous as the transaction will be covered (I think) by the Consumer Contracts Regulations. This gives the right to cancel up to 14 days after delivery. I shall certainly be looking very closely at any paperwork and striking out anything that might reduce or nullify my consumer rights. It would be helpful if a legal expert on this forum was able to advise?

 

[George56]

There's a new Asian Petrolhead video up where he does a range test with an AWD car.

285 miles.

... which is not to shabby! Not sure what size wheels, but the spec was lower than the P45.

I think 20" wheels. Panoramic roof rather than Solar Roof. Not sure about heat pump being fitted. Also unclear on traffic conditions encountered, type of terrain and average speed achieved.

 

[George56]

Not keen on the colour of the press car. They should of gone for a matt. Vehicle to load could enable off grid tent camping. Also power a trailer tent or caravan I imagine. Must be similar output to a campsite commando socket

First drive video from Korea shows a tent ("car docking system") that fits to rear of car and also a mattress that fits over folded rear seats. These appear to be approved Hyundai accessories. I hope they make it to UK.