Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:29 am
Ah the never ending EV quest....
Having been through the difficulties of finding an EV 2 years ago (finally found a Berlingo) which is in daily use by my partner for commuting, I have just been going through a similar process now I need a vehicle to do a longish journey to a new job. The problem is that all the EVs are aimed at city use and we live in the countryside, so even if we bought a Think (complete with £140 a month lease on batteries) the servicing, to keep the warranty, would need a trip to London. So I have no current production vehicle which will meet my needs at sensible money (I cant afford a tesla!). My solution is going to be a DIY conversion, Problem is not everyone can do this and until a manufacturer with a decent dealer network gives us an EV it will remain a difficult quest....but it will come! In the meantime I have found an Insight hybrid to tide me over.
Nick
Having been through the difficulties of finding an EV 2 years ago (finally found a Berlingo) which is in daily use by my partner for commuting, I have just been going through a similar process now I need a vehicle to do a longish journey to a new job. The problem is that all the EVs are aimed at city use and we live in the countryside, so even if we bought a Think (complete with £140 a month lease on batteries) the servicing, to keep the warranty, would need a trip to London. So I have no current production vehicle which will meet my needs at sensible money (I cant afford a tesla!). My solution is going to be a DIY conversion, Problem is not everyone can do this and until a manufacturer with a decent dealer network gives us an EV it will remain a difficult quest....but it will come! In the meantime I have found an Insight hybrid to tide me over.
Nick