Ian Carter drives a Volkswagen e-Golf 35kWh 2019.
This is Ian’s first electric car, he’s owned the e-Golf under 1 year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 20,000-30,000 miles and he achieves 110 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Volkswagen e-Golf?
Driving experience most like a normal car and range fine at the time.
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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Driving experience
- practical
- had a heat pump.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
Range poor, really needed another 10ish of battery, at least.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No faults
What are the standout technological features of the car?
Heat pump and digital dashboard
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
False floor in boot for storing charge cable can also accommodate a spare wheel kit.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Have purchased an I-PACE for the extended range and also seriously considered a Polestar 2.
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
Zappi 2 unit as have solar panels and storage battery. Unit allows timed charging for cheap rate electricity as well as charging when excess solar available from roof panels.
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Octopus Go – has 4 hours of low cost charging overnight
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
New Gridserve sites (not old sites that have not been upgraded yet) and InstaVolt sites.
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
General Accident – no problems with insurance and reasonable quote when changing cars.
Please itemise where you’re saving money owning & running an electric car
Excluding the cost of the car, I am currently saving approx. £150 per month on fuel costs. Also, no longer wasting time travelling to petrol stations (no stations on commute).
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