Re:Cratering motor fuel sales in Norway show the death spira...
by semi-extrinsic on Saturday October 21, 2023 @01:23PM
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> We did have to compromise slightly on size
This is my main trouble with EVs available so far. If I want something that's not substantially smaller than what our current Ford Galaxy, and I want to still have the tow bar and roof box, there are very few EVs available and they cost $$$.
We're talking stuff like the Nio ES8 at $70k+, the Peugeot the or the Mercedes EQS at $105k+.
Or you can go down the van route and get a Peugeot e-Traveller ($65k) or Mercedes EQV ($85k) or something like this, you get even more space but your range is abysmal at 150 to 200 miles.
Meanwhile on the ICE side you can get the spacious Dacia Jogger for just $15k new! Then you have $40k+ left to spend on gas and maintenance...
This is my main trouble with EVs available so far. If I want something that's not substantially smaller than what our current Ford Galaxy, and I want to still have the tow bar and roof box, there are very few EVs available and they cost $$$.
We're talking stuff like the Nio ES8 at $70k+, the Peugeot the or the Mercedes EQS at $105k+.
Or you can go down the van route and get a Peugeot e-Traveller ($65k) or Mercedes EQV ($85k) or something like this, you get even more space but your range is abysmal at 150 to 200 miles.
Meanwhile on the ICE side you can get the spacious Dacia Jogger for just $15k new! Then you have $40k+ left to spend on gas and maintenance...