[Talaipwros]

After a couple of very unpleasant months commuting in a Suzuki Swift, I've decided that I need to increase the budget and get back into an EV.

I've got an absolute maximum budget of £20k. The most important considerations are reliability, range, comfort and maintenance costs (in that order).

The two cars that seem to most closely fit the bill are:

1. Renault Zoe R135 52kWh (Rapid Charge)
Pros: range; infotainment; Renault dealership is closer to me
Cons: reliability; the dealership may be closer but the staff are ****

2. Nissan Leaf 40kWh
Pros: more comfortable at motorway speeds; reliability (although a few surveys I found online said otherwise)
Cons: range; infotainment; dealership is miles away; CHAdeMO

Any and all advice and suggestions welcome.

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[Talaipwros]

Thanks very much, everyone; I really appreciate all of the replies.


Commute is 30 miles each way.

Just realised something that I forgot to mention that might put the MG5 out of budget: I need climate control, cruise control and folding mirrors (the car will be garaged). I think that means I'd need the Exclusive trim level (for climate and mirrors) which would put it over £20k.

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[Talaipwros]

A bit far from me but thanks.


Good find. Not available to buy online and it's over 500 miles away. I'll see if I can find one a bit closer to home to have a look at.

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