David Andrews drives a Mercedes EQC 2022 electric car.
This is David’s first electric car, he’s owned the EQC from new and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 500-1,000 miles and he achieves 180 miles range from a full charge.
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Why did you choose this electric car?
Driven Mercedes for the last 20 years.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Technology within the car
- the look of the car
- ability to use green energy.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
The fact that after 8 weeks of ownership it was off the road for 8 weeks waiting for a new battery.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
Needing a new battery and the dash going blank every now and then.
What are the standout tech features of the car?
The technology, as mentioned earlier, can make the driving experience extremely rewarding in respect of anticipating road configuration and traffic conditions then using regen settings to travel from A to B hardly using the brakes.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
One of the many features I enjoy is the communication to the car through my phone.
What electric car are you interested in next and why?
I’ve only had this one 3 months.
What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
zappi – I would recommend it though it is very early days.
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What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
I am trying to change my supplier. I live in the country and my present supplier will only provide me with a special EV rate if I take both electricity and gas from them. I am miles from any gas supply…how idiotic!
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What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
ChargePlace Scotland are good but I have limited experience as my car has been off the road for so long.
List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference)
ChargePlace Scotland – see last answer.
Who do you insure your electric car with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
NFU – I have used them for years and appreciate their service.
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Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running an electric car compared to a petrol/diesel car
£0
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