Electric/Hybrid cars

[bol-uk]

I need to get my wife a new car, hers is on it's way out.

The problem is whether to buy another diesel, knowing the issue with their emissions etc. a petrol which are a bit limited or a hybrid type.

We have no drive so cannot plug one in outside our house but some of them do not require plugging in as they charge themselves when moving.

They are undoubtedly the future but, are a bit lame and the technology is improving constantly, will a new hybrid be duff in 5 years due to tech advances?

Basically, does any one have any thoughts on where we are headed with diesel and leccy cars?

 

[McBain]

Hover Cars bro

 

[mawders]

Don't buy an electronic car. It's not that they are bad or anything but the hassle factor makes them impractical. Every trip needs to consider running out of battery amd not being able to recharge.

Toyota and Honda lead the hybrids. I'd go for one of them

 

[McBain]

 

[bol-uk]

Don't buy an electronic car. It's not that they are bad or anything but the hassle factor makes them impractical. Every trip needs to consider running out of battery amd not being able to recharge.

Toyota and Honda lead the hybrids. I'd go for one of them

Yeh, thought hybrid. Just need one that doesn't need lugging in. My dads one does and its a pain

 

[carlos21]

Yeh, thought hybrid. Just need one that doesn't need lugging in. My dads one does and its a pain

What type you looking for mate.

 

[SerenityNigh]

I need to get my wife a new car, hers is on it's way out.

The problem is whether to buy another diesel, knowing the issue with their emissions etc. a petrol which are a bit limited or a hybrid type.

We have no drive so cannot plug one in outside our house but some of them do not require plugging in as they charge themselves when moving.

They are undoubtedly the future but, are a bit lame and the technology is improving constantly, will a new hybrid be duff in 5 years due to tech advances?

Basically, does any one have any thoughts on where we are headed with diesel and leccy cars?

Unless you have money to burn, I wouldn’t be an early adopter in electric cars. Toyota’s hybrids seem to be solid though.

 

[carlos21]

Unless you have money to burn, I wouldn’t be an early adopter in electric cars. Toyota’s hybrids seem to be solid though.

Hi mate how are you doing today.

 

[ClausThomsen]

I'd opt for a second hand diesel right now. The emissions are very low on some, £30 a year tax I'm paying on an 8 year old A3 and it's very fuel efficient.

Though it's getting better the infrastructures just not good enough for electric cars in the UK.

 

[bol-uk]

What type you looking for mate.

Hi Carlos,

Big question, need some advice really

 

[bol-uk]

Unless you have money to burn, I wouldn’t be an early adopter in electric cars. Toyota’s hybrids seem to be solid though.

ye, will defo go hybrid if not diesel. Do you think it is worth buying diesel again?

 

[carlos21]

Hi Carlos,

Big question, need some advice really

Have look on some car websites mate.

 

[larbert toffee]

I need to get my wife a new car, hers is on it's way out.

The problem is whether to buy another diesel, knowing the issue with their emissions etc. a petrol which are a bit limited or a hybrid type.

We have no drive so cannot plug one in outside our house but some of them do not require plugging in as they charge themselves when moving.

They are undoubtedly the future but, are a bit lame and the technology is improving constantly, will a new hybrid be duff in 5 years due to tech advances?

Basically, does any one have any thoughts on where we are headed with diesel and leccy cars?

My arl fella has just got a Toyota hybrid and it's an absolute cracking motor.

 

[scratchnsurf]

Don't buy an electronic car. It's not that they are bad or anything but the hassle factor makes them impractical. Every trip needs to consider running out of battery amd not being able to recharge.

Toyota and Honda lead the hybrids. I'd go for one of them

Re the recharge - surely it depends what the car is mostly used for. If you have a known distance commute and the majority of trips are within a certain distance, then choose a car with a range to suit. I had a look recently and was surprised by some of the ranges that they are capable of. The new jag has a big range I think, as does hyundai's. The overall life of the battery is more of a concern to me and despite being what governments want people to use, they seem pretty pricy still compared to combustion engine cars, even when leasing.

Personally I can't wait to order my driverless car as and when I need it and snooze as it takes me to my destination. Its crazy to think how much we spend on cars when for probably upwards of 80% of the time, they aren't actually being used.

 

[Frang]

Re the recharge - surely it depends what the car is mostly used for. If you have a known distance commute and the majority of trips are within a certain distance, then choose a car with a range to suit. I had a look recently and was surprised by some of the ranges that they are capable of. The new jag has a big range I think, as does hyundai's. The overall life of the battery is more of a concern to me and despite being what governments want people to use, they seem pretty pricy still compared to combustion engine cars, even when leasing.

Personally I can't wait to order my driverless car as and when I need it and snooze as it takes me to my destination. Its crazy to think how much we spend on cars when for probably upwards of 80% of the time, they aren't actually being used.

Do you think you will have to own a driverless car or wil they just whizzing round day and night and u can pick one up as you please.??