26 Apr 2020 | VW Factory In China Starts Producing An eSUV
VW Factory In China Producing An Esuv | Nissan Dealers To Loan Vehicles To NHS Workers For Free During Coronavirus Pandemic | Norway And The A-Ha Moment That Made Electric Cars The Answer | Question Of The Week
Show #760
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VW FACTORY IN CHINA PRODUCING AN ESUV
"In China, according to a number of media sources, VW has begun the production of prototypes presented last year as an electric SUV concept called ID. Roomzz. The seven-seater is apparently first set for launch on the Chinese market in 2021, presumably as VW ID.6." reports Electrive: "The plant in Anting is operated in cooperation with joint venture partner SAIC and is the first plant from the German carmaking giant in China that is entirely focussed on electric cars. According to information available, series production was scheduled to start in October 2020. It seems the model will initially be available only with four-wheel drive, the power ratings are 225 and 300 kW. As battery options are mentioned the 77 kWh (the largest option available in ID.3) and the maximum configuration with 111 kWh."
https://www.electrive.com/2020/04/27/vw-factory-in-china-producing-an-esuv/
NISSAN DEALERS TO LOAN VEHICLES TO NHS WORKERS FOR FREE DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
"Nissan dealers will loan more than 100 free cars to NHS workers in need of mobility during the Coronavirus pandemic." sayas AM Online: "The vehicles are those typically used as demonstrators or courtesy cars. The vehicles will include complimentary insurance and roadside assistance. Only fuel or charging costs will need to be covered by the recipient. Nissan has previously announced that key workers, including NHS employees, driving Nissan vehicles can access roadside assistance services free of charge, regardless of vehicle age or warranty coverage, to help them stay mobile during the coronavirus lockdown."
NORWAY AND THE A-HA MOMENT THAT MADE ELECTRIC CARS THE ANSWER
"Last month, in an economy hit by the coronavirus crisis, fully electric cars accounted for just under 60% of Norway’s new car market, and plug-in hybrids just over 15% — meaning three in four of all new cars sold were either wholly or partly electric. It still has some way to go, but the country looks on course to meet a government target — set in 2016, with full cross-party parliamentary support — of phasing out the sale of all new fossil-fuel based cars and light commercial vehicles by 2025." according to WhoWhatWhy.org:
https://whowhatwhy.org/2020/04/22/norway-and-the-a-ha-moment-that-made-electric-cars-the-answer/
Audi e-tron reaches 10,000 units registered in Norway after just a little over one year, is now in the top 10 best selling EVs of all time (Nissan Leaf still ahead with over 60k). Then it's the eGolf, BMW i3, Model S, Kia Soul, Model 3, Model X and Renault Zoe.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
LEE BROWN
“I have to sit on the fence with this one. Our first EV is a 30kWh Leaf which was purchased used and for the small commutes the right prices compared to buying new. But we have an eNiro on order as our second EV which should arrive within the next few months. We had to go new for this as there’s not much second hand for that price range that’ll do almost 300 miles with a 7 year warranty”
JOHN FRUHWIRTH
To answer this week's question, I have always bought used vehicles.
I did the same with my Tesla. Being a cheapskate, I had always wanted to avoid the steep depreciation associated with buying a new vehicle. All I ever wanted from a vehicle was economy, reliability and functionality. That's why I had been driving mini vans.
That was the case until I was soon to turn 70, felt my mortality and learned about Tesla.
So, I decided that, at this time in my life, I would get the best car I could get for $100k (some cheapskate, eh?). I bought my dream car, a 2016 Red Tesla Model S P90D. By the time I got it, it was 2 years old and $65k cheaper than when it was new.
It is now technologically obsolete but I don't care. It is everything I could want.
JOHN HARCOMBE IN GLASGOW
NEW of course, as everyone loves that new smell.
That is if you can afford new.
Education is main thing with EV- Goggle- Tesla Incentives
Shows all ev manufactures incentives of buying EV weather staff threw salary sacrifice and free charging, or company savings of total cost of ownership which the bean counters love.
RAJEEV NARAYAN
I bought my two EVs new because, as you alluded to recently, we often buy cars with our hearts and not our heads. That being said the best value for money is probably a used lightly used EV . A lightly used Tesla or even a Chevy Bolt could be a very good deal. I might be cautious with an older Nissan Leaf given what I have heard about their air cooled batteries and degradation.
DAVID GUERRIERO
I currently drive a 2012 Audi A5 convertible, bought used with low miles. LOVE IT! Will they ever build a convertible EV? I buy my cars lightly used. My next car will be an EV or high ev miles PHEV. I can not afford to buy a brand new car/EV that I like. My EV will be used unless I hit the lottery!
UNDERSTAND THIS
Used car for sure. We always pay cash for cars and the price must not exceed 2% of our net worth. In 2 or 3 years we can buy new...for now used only. Even then we may not, as the value of a 3 to 5 years old car is so much better than new :)
MICHAEL ARBER
I'm soon to retire so I am expecting to do less that 5,000 miles a year. In which case there is no way I can justify a new electric car as, the cost saving will never cover the high cost over a ICE. The most sensible would be a high mileage used recent model. Perhaps a recent battery lease Zoe then buy the battery (as I understand you can now do). Any thoughts?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What car have you driven in your lifetime you would love to be able to convert to EV?
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