waynegalway wrote: » Thanks for the info. What kinda real world range are you getting (assuming you have the 204bhp 58kWh version)? I have a LEAF so I know all about the variables. I'm hoping the WLTP 420km will translate into 350-360 in real life.
dmcg90 wrote: » After reading about 50 pages of this thread and watching about the same number of videos on YouTube, I'm genuinely tempted to cancel the EV6 GT-line spec pre-order and go for a top-spec ID3 Tour. Test driving tomorrow. I can count on one hand the amount of times I've put the back seats of my e-Niro down or had people in the back of it and for driving around the city - smaller cars are so much better. Less money, easier to drive, more range - I've myself nearly convinced. Looking at the configurator, is the 'Top Sports Interior 'Plus' option worth it for € 1,355.09?Lumbar support, pneumatically adjustable Power seat adjustment for both front seats Seat heater for front seats separately controlled N3R (whatever that is?)
the_amazing_raisin wrote: » I came from a Leaf too, and I can tell you it's a totally different experience with the bigger battery. I'm only charging once or twice a week and I no longer suffer any worry about whether the car has enough charge. I just plug it in when it gets to around 40% or when I know I'll be doing a long drive the next day
fits wrote: » That said, Im sure the EV6 will be a smashing car. they have done a great job on their EVs so far.
waynegalway wrote: » Unfortunately, I won't be coming from the LEAF, I'll be keeping it and the ID3 will be the wife's car
dmcg90 wrote: » Oh absolutely! The car is mostly for driving around Dublin and then up and down to Donegal a lot so a small car with a big range is why the ID3 tour is standing out to me. I have an e-Niro and love it but it's tough enough to drive around some multi-story carparks in Dublin (especially Q-Park Christchurch) so the fact the EV6 is even bigger again is a little offputting.
the_amazing_raisin wrote: » In general, the ID.3 and the Leaf seem to get roughly the same consumption. So apply the Leaf consumption to ID.3 battery and that's your range
dmcg90 wrote: » Looking at the configurator, is the 'Top Sports Interior 'Plus' option worth it for € 1,355.09?Lumbar support, pneumatically adjustable Power seat adjustment for both front seats Seat heater for front seats separately controlled N3R (whatever that is?)
DrPhilG wrote: » First 3 of those are standard in the Tour I think? Also not sure what N3R is.
waynegalway wrote: » I'm getting about 100-120km from full on the LEAF, which has about 18.5kWh useable capacity at this stage. Given the ID3 has about 3 times as much capacity, I'd be looking at something like 300-360km. I'd be happy to get the upper end of that range. Longest trip we do in the year is about 270km each way, usually with an overnight before the return. So, should be grand. Thanks.
KCross wrote: » Summer, tootling around, will get you those figures. At motorway speed in winter you'll get about 260km so you'll need a very short (5-10min) stop on that 270km run or slow down.https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115678933&postcount=6335
waynegalway wrote: » Great link, thanks. We're based near Claregalway, and our longest trip is to family in Clonakilty. It's 265km each way, but only 110km of that journey is on motorway (Oranmore to Patrickswell, give or take). Looks like you did close to 120kph for nearly all of the distance on your trip. If you were calculating 260km range on that basis, surely I'd get more than that considering I'll have to drive considerably slower for over half the distance?
KCross wrote: » west Cork roads are not exactly autobahn!
dmcg90 wrote: » In the configurator online it's coming up as an option for me What the Doc means is that the first three, along with massage, are on the Ergo Active seats, which are standard on the Tour (4)... well, they were on mine. They're not standard on the Tour 5 though. The top sport seats are €1355 extra.
Silent Running wrote: » dmcg90 wrote: » In the configurator online it's coming up as an option for me What the Doc means is that the first three, along with massage, are on the Ergo Active seats, which are standard on the Tour (4)... well, they were on mine. They're not standard on the Tour 5 though. The top sport seats are €1355 extra. Ahh gotcha!
fits wrote: » Any update on this?
waynegalway wrote: » That's for sure! Good to see there's a DC charger in Clon now. I never risked bringing my LEAF24 that far, but should be fine in the ID3. I'll bring the granny cable too, so should be well covered for charging to full down there and making it back without a stop.
MeadowMaker wrote: » How long would it take for a granny full charge?
the_amazing_raisin wrote: » Granny cable will provide about 2kW, so to charge the 58kWh battery 58/2=29 hours
TitianGerm wrote: » No issues for me on the newest software so far. I do have an awful rattle from the rear of the car though (I think it's the charge port flap moving over a bumpy road). The dealer had a look the last time it was in getting 2.1 but he got stones out of the bumper and they thought that's what caused it. I'll be getting them to have a look again.
jogdish wrote: » Looking into an ID.3 base model (i think thats life?) Is the base model a poor value ? given the price of the extras. Always wanted a rear view camera, and I hear the heat pump is better for winter battery drain. Any ID.3 base model owners ? opinions ?
eagerv wrote: » IMO the base model of any car will always be the best value. The base ID.3 is missing a few extras but most important items such as ACC, LED lights, safety pack etc are included. Otherwise the car will feel exactly the same as the more expensive models. Depends really if you can live with that..
robbie_63 wrote: » Am I right in thinking the interior is the same also? Sister in Law has an ID3 1st and the Interior looks identical to the standard models out now
Patmwgs wrote: » I have the same rattle drivers side in the back. Cannot figure out where it is.
