Electric Vehicles - A rant.

[Jones28]

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Really interesting thread to read as we’re thinking of taking the plunge.

Whenever my wife and I buy a new car, we pay in full and then chuck £50 each a month in to an account ready for the next one. We have a Citroen C1 so extremely economical on fuel, but my 35 mile round trip to crawl to work can cost anything up to £140 a month in fuel. So that’s £240 a month straight away, and our local dealer has got a deal on a 100% electric Citroen eC4 for £280 a month.

I know there’s going to be the outlay for the charger on our drive plus the extra electric costs, but to end up with a brand new car for an extra £40 a month extra seems almost too good to be true?

If it’s at all feasible for you I’d strongly consider looking at solar panels as well.

Home Energy Scotland - I think it’s the energy saving trust in England - have an interest free loan scheme that we took advantage of for ours and next time we change a car we will be looking at electric.

[matty_f]

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I agree with that. Its just a matter of changing the way you think about things and planning things in advance. Going electric has been a net stress reducer, for me anyway.

I had to hand my electric car back when I left my old job and so am on a petrol one at the moment, I'll be getting another electric on as soon as I can.

[hibsbollah]

It may seem like a small point but im eating less junk food too; something about those petrol station shops just made me want to buy overpriced crisps and chocolate when i wasnt even hungry, paprika Sensations got me everytime

[patch1875]

Wasn’t there a report suggesting people are eating more junk food at service stations because they were hanging about waiting on the car charging.

[Hibbyradge]

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Wasn’t there a report suggesting people are eating more junk food at service stations because they were hanging about waiting on the car charging.

No, there wasn't.

[Jones28]

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Wasn’t there a report suggesting people are eating more junk food at service stations because they were hanging about waiting on the car charging.

I've done a few long journeys on company time in an electric car and can confirm that yes, they are! The bins around the Tesla chargers I was using were stuffed with coffee cups and KFC rubbish.

[Hibbyradge]

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I've done a few long journeys on company time in an electric car and can confirm that yes, they are! The bins around the Tesla chargers I was using were stuffed with coffee cups and KFC rubbish.

I think the phrase, "correlation does not imply causation" applies here.

How many electric cars had used the chargers?

When were the bins last emptied?

How many people were in each car?

How many were adults?

Was the KFC for EV drivers only?

If not, how many people in ICE vehicles visited the KFC?

How many ate in the "restaurant"?

What are the bins like at other KFC outlets?

Exactly how bored am I?

[nonshinyfinish]

Whether it's true or not (I've no idea), it's not really comparable to hibsbollah's petrol station comment – with a petrol car you visit a petrol station every time you fill up. A typical EV driver will only charge at a service station on occasional long trips.

[Jones28]

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I think the phrase, "correlation does not imply causation" applies here.

How many electric cars had used the chargers?

When were the bins last emptied?

How many people were in each car?

How many were adults?

Was the KFC for EV drivers only?

If not, how many people in ICE vehicles visited the KFC?

How many ate in the "restaurant"?

What are the bins like at other KFC outlets?

Exactly how bored am I?

To all of the above: Dunno.

With the exception of the last one: not bored enough to go to Charnock Richard Services - the place hope goes to die - and check for yourself.

[Hibbyradge]

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To all of the above: Dunno.

With the exception of the last one: not bored enough to go to Charnock Richard Services - the place hope goes to die - and check for yourself.

I've been! Personally, I've always hated Southwaite services, but I have a soft spot for Knutsford Service Station because of the Ike and Tina Turner connection.

[Moulin Yarns]

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I've been! Personally, I've always hated Southwaite services, but I have a soft spot for Knutsford Service Station because of the Ike and Tina Turner connection.

The westmorland service stations are outstanding!!! Plenty of EV charging points apart from the southbound Tebay.

[Moulin Yarns]

A tip for anyone in the vicinity of the commonwealth pool for up to 4 hours. FREE parking at Pollock Hall of residence and 7x 22kwh double point chargers 45p per unit. I was at Summerhall today and was very happy with the location and convenience.