Volkswagen ID.3
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Mark Irwin
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Was thinking of that for my next EV, either that or an I Pace or a Model 3 Tesla would be nice.
Mark Irwin
RMS Regular
Yeah, saw a used test where an I Pace lost £21K in first year and Model 3 £7K so thinking of something about 3 years old for these models.
Based on some very quick maths with not too much man maths applied I reckon I could have a brand new ID3 First Edition for about £100 to £120 a month more than my current daily 2012 Mini Countryman SD is costing me. That could be tempting as that’s a new car with 3 year warranty and first two services included in the pictures price so other than charging costs there isn’t a lot more.
Would I be right in thinking about £8 to charge each time if done at home with a wall box installed?
Would I be right in thinking about £8 to charge each time if done at home with a wall box installed?
Mark Irwin
RMS Regular
Yes, that would be about right assuming that the battery was almost exhausted (which is rare) and you are on a standard electricity tariff. However, if you were to go for Economy 7 you could charge a completely depleted battery for £4.50 which should take you about 200 miles in normal driving (could be higher or lower depending on driving style and ambient temperature). I can charge my E Golf overnight fully for about £2.70 which will take me an average of 130 miles so much cheaper than equivalent petrol and diesel cars I have had. If you charge at public charge points including rapid chargers it will not cost anything.
Thanks for that. Are there any downsides to swapping to Economy 7 or any hassle? I have been meaning to look into my car Electric supplier as I’m just on a standard Power Ni tariff.
I reckon a charge a week would cover a fair bit of my driving which is it’s 200 mile range that would be over 10k per year. The same 10k miles at 40mpg would cost £26 against maybe £8 or £4.50 a charge.
I reckon a charge a week would cover a fair bit of my driving which is it’s 200 mile range that would be over 10k per year. The same 10k miles at 40mpg would cost £26 against maybe £8 or £4.50 a charge.
Mark Irwin
RMS Regular
Changing to E7 was easy, NIE have to swap out the meters regardless of your supplier and there was a bit of a shortage a while ago so they were using pre-used ones! It all happened fairly quickly and you can get some good day-time tariffs on E7 now. I change every year and have been with most suppliers apart from Electric Ireland; with SSE now and daytime rate is 15.46 ppkw and night time rate is 8.48 pence with a standing charge of 8.22 pence.
RallyCiaran
RMS Regular
I'd have an ID.3 ordered if I didn't need a boot big enough to carry a buggy, and enough rear legroom so they cant kick the back of my chair.
Mark Irwin
RMS Regular
I understand that one! That was why I bought a Vauxhall Signum when the kids were young; great rear leg room.