Thread: EV general discussion

Originally Posted by V8Ian

As pointed out, even the Koreans are offering ten year warranties. It's not good enough for a premium brand.

Cannot see the video but agree re warranties. 7 to 10 years is now about standard. The Economic side of me knows that we pay for every cent of everything we get of course.

Car parks for example are free at many supermarkets. Wrong- The huge price for so called free parking is factored in to the rents and sale price of every development

In EV news I noted BMW and the always cool mini are not always as cool as they once were. Knocking back million is subsidies is a economic example again.

"BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant.The vehicle manufacturer said "multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry" had led to its decision decision to pause work on the £600m upgrade of its plant in Cowley.
It said it had decided not to accept a related £60m grant from the government but remained in "close dialogue".
The UK automotive industry has been in a long-running debate with the government over its targets for electric vehicle production."

Personally I thought the cheap and cheerful old minis were and are cool. My dad climbing into one was a very funny memory. He was a very big gent! I also felt the high price for the Newish mini was very overpriced years ago

Electric G wagon cost less than the ICE and can do some off road stuff the ICE would struggle with?

2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 price and specs: G-Wagen EV priced for Australia | CarExpert



"Priced from $249,900 before on-road costs, it’s almost $120,000 less expensive than the G63 AMG, however this price gap is reduced if you buy the limited-run Edition One, loaded with equipment not available on the base model."

Not for me. I saw a Geely dealer in Doncaster and a brand new dealer show room in Geelong. Geelong is so new it's totally empty

No news from them on the 2025 Riddara RD6 and nothing at a Sydney shin dig for its EX5. I did drive the EX5. Technically it and the Xpeng g6 can tow my boat. The ute fits the dog and camping 4wd a lot better for me. Waiting as usual

The other UTE which is perhaps about here is a LDV and BYD rumors

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I am think of getting a PHEV for my next vehicle. As such, while one does not really need to use commercial recharge facilities I have been noting where they are. Ikea has quite a few charging points and the last time I checked they were all occupied with EVs, BUT not one was actually using the charging facilities, EV owners seem to think that charging spots are valid parking spots even when not charging.

Driving back from Newcastle to Canberra, there are a few charging spots at various service stations, but as for Ikea most bays were filled with EVs - not being charged.

These EV owners are a self entitled lot.

On PHEVs, until recently the best were arguably the RAV4 (not available in Aust) and the Outlander with about 75 to 80km range on battery. However recently a few of the Chinese makes have released PHEVs with around 150km which is a bonus but I am not a fan of Chinese vehicles. So hopefully Japanese and other makers of PHEVs will catch up to the Chinese by the time I am ready to buy, if not the trusty old RRS will have to soldier on.

Garry

I noticed that there are quite a few charging points at the expanded Pheasant's Nest service centre.

Last weekend a number of them were occupied, but i didn't notice if they were being used as charging bays or parking spots.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

I am think of getting a PHEV for my next vehicle. ...........................

Garry

Last weekend's Oz, in the review section, there was an article on the BYD PHEV 4 door ute.

AWD, 1.5l turbo petrol, 2.0l per 100 as an EV, 800 km combined range. Looks like a ranger and is about the same size.

Reviewer gave it 4 stars, and he's not really an EV fan. Can 'only' carry 700kg, pull 2.5 tonnes.

$58k + on road costs.

Just search BYD shark 6

cheers, DL

Originally Posted by vnx205

I noticed that there are quite a few charging points at the expanded Pheasant's Nest service centre.

Last weekend a number of them were occupied, but i didn't notice if they were being used as charging bays or parking spots.

I was there earlier this week - and a number were filled with EVs just parked - none charging - it saves a walk to the Food Court.

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Last weekend's Oz, in the review section, there was an article on the BYD PHEV 4 door ute.

AWD, 1.5l turbo petrol, 2.0l per 100 as an EV, 800 km combined range. Looks like a ranger and is about the same size.

Reviewer gave it 4 stars, and he's not really an EV fan. Can 'only' carry 700kg, pull 2.5 tonnes.

$58k + on road costs.

Just search BYD shark 6

cheers, DL

And when towing burns 20l/100km of Premium petrol.

Offroad in Rawnsley park - no Low Range limits its rollover (crawl) requiring “bouncing” up objects. And chewed 14l/100km because they wanted to use the power stored whilst camping.

One interesting thing - Battery hangs below chassis - so be careful there!

Imagine if all motor vehicles were electric and somebody invented and started selling Internal Combustion Engined ones. Think how well they would sell:- a vehicle of half the weight, half the price, that does about a quarter of damage to the roads. A vehicle that can be refueled in minutes, a vehicle that has the range of up to four times the distance in all weather conditions. Does not rely on the environmentally damaging use of rare earth elements to power it and uses far less steel and other materials to build it.
Just think how excited people would be, it would sell like hotcakes!