Chris L drives a Honda e Advance 2020 electric car.
This is Chris’s first electric car, he’s owned the Honda e for 1-2 years and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 5,000-10,000 miles and he achieves 130 miles range from a full charge.
Rate your Honda e out of 5
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Why did you choose this electric car?
- Styling
- technology
- colour.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Full width digital dash
- nippy up to another 40mph
- quietness
- comfort.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- No empty washers warning light
- doesn’t seem to pull the maximum potential power (50kWh) even from a rapid charger
- over zealous lane departure warning and intervention.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
Rattle from the rear view mirror panel and malfunctioning door handle retract (both fixed under warranty).
What are the standout tech features of the car?
Style
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
The rear view mirror is actually a camera.
What electric car are you interested in next and why?
No idea, technology is advancing so quickly.
What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
3 pin 13a plug
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What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
E.ON Next standard tariff
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What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
‘Charge Your Car’ by York City Council because it is free.
List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference)
- York Council
- Engie
- bp.
Who do you insure your electric car with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
NFU – they do all my cars.
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Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running an electric car compared to a petrol/diesel car
£40
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