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Which electric car?

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readyforelectric · 09/08/2023 21:09

Looking to buy a small to medium sized new electric car. I currently own a very old diesel car which is literally falling apart.

I will be using it to drive to and back from work which is 15 mins away, 5 min school runs, take kids to clubs and lessons. We have a big car for holidays.

Based on the above, which electric car would you recommend?
I would also love to hear what you drive and its pros and cons.

Thanks MNers Smile

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Summerhillsquare · 09/08/2023 21:22

My car, a second hand Leaf would fit the bill, plenty about at £5k -10k.

Liveinleggings · 09/08/2023 21:40

I lease a Hyundai Kona, love it!

readyforelectric · 10/08/2023 09:31

Summerhillsquare · 09/08/2023 21:22

My car, a second hand Leaf would fit the bill, plenty about at £5k -10k.

Thanks. I have been looking at Nissan leaf - do you own it and if so are there any pros and cons?

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Liveinleggings · 09/08/2023 21:40

I lease a Hyundai Kona, love it!

Thanks, can I ask why you lease it instead of buy it? I've only owned one car but know others who lease and wondering whether that's the way to go forward these days.

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Nw22 · 10/08/2023 09:34

i had a Hyundai Kona but have just changed to mg4. The range is much better and it feels spacious.

Liveinleggings · 10/08/2023 11:01

I leased non electric cars before that. Wanted a new car but didn't want to shell out 30k or whatever it costs.

BeverleyMacker · 10/08/2023 11:36

Tesla. Had ours a year and a half. No negatives at all. Very happy with it but better if you have your own driveway to have a charger installed.

Summerhillsquare · 10/08/2023 11:40

readyforelectric · 10/08/2023 09:31

Thanks. I have been looking at Nissan leaf - do you own it and if so are there any pros and cons?

Owned, second hand. I wouldn't do a leasing scheme but that's personal preference.

MerelyPlaying · 10/09/2023 22:41

I’ve got a Nissan Leaf and I love it. For the distances you’re talking about a 20kw battery would probably suit you. Lots of second hand Leafs around.

I’ve only had it since May, but I wouldn’t go back to an ICE car. Really easy to drive and cheap to run.

AMuser · 10/09/2023 22:42

Love my Skoda Enyaq 😃

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