Any electric car drivers here?

[courtg9000]

Background.
I can get gazillions off JLR cars.
I need a new car from the end of the year.

I can get a free car on motability or pay out the same of cash on a good JLR product.
Either way its a free car pretty much.
I had a look a Volvo XC40 last week - good car - weirdest test drive ever!

I can get the mods I need for pedals (accelerator/brake) with motability and JLR

I had a little look at the Jaguar i-pace earlier
It looks like a good piece of kit.

So how do electric car drivers find them as opposed to traditional cars?
Is it worth the switch?
Do you get plenty of warning when running low on charge?
Whats the availability of public charging points like in the midlands/the north?

The I-pace is currently the only EV I am considering at the moment bearing in mind the discounts I can get.
Any alternative EV would probably need to be available on Motability as I need mods to the pedals. These are generally mega expensive outside the scheme.

[AtW]

It's a Lambo or nothing forum m8, ok?

[courtg9000]

It's a Lambo or nothing forum m8, ok?

If I could actually get into a Lambo that would be a start!

[Zigenare]

It's a Lambo or nothing forum m8, ok?

If I could actually get into a Lambo that would be a start!

You can't be *that* fat. Threaded has no problem getting in and out of his. Both of 'em!

On a scale of 1 to MF, how fat are you?

[courtg9000]

You can't be *that* fat. Threaded has no problem getting in and out of his. Both of 'em!

On a scale of 1 to MF, how fat are you?

Its not a case of being fat its a case of being disabled.

[Zigenare]

Its not a case of being fat its a case of being disabled.

Are you saying that morbid obesity is not a disability? MF, great news!!!!

[courtg9000]

Are you saying that morbid obesity is not a disability? MF, great news!!!!

No, but not the reason I cannot fit in some sports cars. simples

[jamesbrown]

Gizza’ Jag!

[courtg9000]

Gizza’ Jag!

Getting the family and friends discounts on Jag or Land Rover products around here is not very difficult.
We are very close to one of the factories and the R&D shop and every other car round here is a JLR product on recent or recentish plates.
I get to see some very interesting prototypes driving past my house too!
The mark2 cavalier on top of a range rover chassis is interesting and what looks like a chopped down 3 door disco sport.
There was an interesting Jag XJ a while back and a very interesting Aston before lockdown.
Get to hear from very serious gossip about them too.

[Paddy]

Background.
I can get gazillions off JLR cars.
I need a new car from the end of the year.

I can get a free car on motability or pay out the same of cash on a good JLR product.
Either way its a free car pretty much.
I had a look a Volvo XC40 last week - good car - weirdest test drive ever!

I can get the mods I need for pedals (accelerator/brake) with motability and JLR

I had a little look at the Jaguar i-pace earlier
It looks like a good piece of kit.

So how do electric car drivers find them as opposed to traditional cars?
Is it worth the switch?
Do you get plenty of warning when running low on charge?
Whats the availability of public charging points like in the midlands/the north?

The I-pace is currently the only EV I am considering at the moment bearing in mind the discounts I can get.
Any alternative EV would probably need to be available on Motability as I need mods to the pedals. These are generally mega expensive outside the scheme.

Yes, I have wasted many days shunting a disabled friend around car showrooms only for him to buy the very one not recommended by me. He ended up with Toyota Rav Hybrid that had endless problems and had the most uncomfortable suspension.

Cars on Mobility are not free, they are leased.

You will be limited to what is on the Mobility list, you will have to pay for extras outside of scope. I don't think Jag is on the list.
Car Search | Motability Scheme

All electric cars are only useful in the city, if you are driving inter-city then go for a combined plugin and hybrid.
By far the best one I have test driven in the Kia Niro, it also has great millage on plugin. DS (Citroen) make the best version but it is sold in mainland Europe only.

If you buy electric, the city council must supply a nearby charging station (according to the dealer)

Jaguar i-pace is a lump of **** but if you are looking for a willy extension rather than a reliable car... then that is up to you.