Subj : Re: EVs
To   : Avon
From : k9zw
Date : Fri Oct 20 2023 15:32:29

On 11 Oct 2023, Avon said the following...
 
 Av> So I'm looking at getting an EV and have been learning a lot about them,
 Av> batteries etc. Wondering if anyone here is driving one? Has any
 Av> experience with them?

I have a Volvo XC40 Recharge - a full battery EV.

Pros

Goes like stink
Very quiet
Really nice car to drive
All the usually solid Volvo characterists

Cons

Limited range, that is really limited by overly cold or hot weather
Realistic charging needs require an expensive charger
Range anxity (in spades)
XC40 is smaller than we should have picked - the XC60 would be better
Good Chargers cost money (about USD $800/each) and electrician's help (one ran $600 and other $180 to install)
The Really-Good Rapid Chargers are crazy expensive (50% of the cost of the car)
The included charger is a joke, takes 20+ hours to recharge if you are lucky
Resale is limited (we expect to trade this one for a new Volvo)

Steve
K9ZW

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