Your first question, there are very few EVs that will reliably cover that distance in the colder months at motorway speeds. The VW ID.3 with 77kWh battery (As in my previous post) is probably about the best value second hand for range atm, prices have really dropped. Many other cars worth looking at as well.
Your second question, around the dates you mention the Model 3 got many extras such as heat pump, electric boot, Ryzen chip, double glazing etc. I don't know of any chassis number, but spec can be checked from the info screen.
Edit, didnt read your post properly. With a quick charge there are more options open. I regularly do about 310 km in my 2022 RWD Model 3. Even in cold weather 380 to 400 km would only mean a very quick charge.
I'm looking to tie down a choice of EV which can be relied on to cover a good 380-400km in winter conditions at cruising speeds of around 110-120kmh, with a reasonably quick recharge time to cover the last 70-80km without arriving in turtle mode. After watching a fair few videos from the likes of Bjorn, R Symons, Battery Life etc, it looks as though the used/nearly new cars which are big enough and which we can afford to lease (Kia eNiro, Niro EV, facelift Hyundai Kona, even a RWD Kia EV6 at the outer edge of the budget), which I initially thought might have done the job, all seem to fall well short when it comes to motorway range in winter. Other options such as the ID3/Cupra Born are outside the budget for the bigger battery size we would need, and/or seem to have too many other compromises in terms of software niggles etc. So at the moment it's looking like a two-to-three year old Model 3 Long Range is the only one left - or have I left something out?
Second question - assuming we do end up settling on the 3, is there a way to tell which ones from (I think?) late 2021/early 2022 came with a heat pump, say in terms of chassis number starting XYZ etc? Apologies if that's already in the Model 3 thread, but there are thousands of replies to trawl through there.
Haha, yeah I'm pretty sure I recognise that reg from Wilson's auctions, might have belonged to a certain lad known for being mad 😂
https://www.independent.ie/farming/comment/darragh-mccullough-i-suddenly-realised-an-electric-car-was-where-the-value-was-so-i-bought-one/a782655651.html
Article in today's Indo. Unable to read it but wonder if it previously belonged to a famous member here..😋
I wouldn't put too much faith in the rim protector, hasn't stopped my alloys getting scratched by my less than optimal driving
Kerbs at ticket machines in car parks are particularly lethal 😭
I have a commute of about 45km on national roads, with only 2 sets of traffic lights so not too much braking or acceleration.
I find in our ID3 that it's very easy to spin the tyres so I don't expect those tyres to last as long.
They're pretty good rates, especially the day rate. Even the peak rate isn't too bad tbh. I havent considered any smart plans up to now as Ive 2 EVs and a heat pump and would be using a fair bit of electricity outside the EV rate window. Currently paying 33/16c day/night with Energia with the majority of my usage at night rate. However I see that EI offer a 25/12c day/night rate so considering going for that when renewing in a few weeks as it would mean the majority of usage would be at 12c.
Hi folks thought id ask here as more traffice, our etron 55 will need new tyres shortly, coming up on 35k km which is pretty decent for a heavy powerful car imo.
Have oem Bridgestone Alenza 265/45/21 , should i go same again or anyone recommend something better at around the same price, one thing i dislike is the lack of rim protector on them but no other complaints.
actually i see this version has something called a MFS (max flange shield…)
https://www.tyreleader.ie/car-tyres/bridgestone/alenza-001/265-45-r21-108h-1532121
I've used the AllSeason Contacts a couple of times now, they've been pretty good, they handled snowy slush on the M50 really well and had great grip in the rain. They were a little louder than the summer tyres they replaced but not enough that a passenger would mention any difference.
70k km on one set! Do you do all local low speed driving?
Yes it's BG. Peak is 5-7 in the evening, according to energypal 16% of my usage is in peak time which I'm expecting to drop back a bit as we get used to the plan. Urban/ rural price differences only apply to standing charges, the unit prices remain unchanged.
I recently put Cross Climate 2's on our Ioniq 5 after doing 70k in the factory fitted Primacy 4, I can't say I notice any difference in range but there seems to be a little bit more noise on certain surfaces from the new tyres.
Bird Gais currently.
That is a substantial discount from Energia. How can I avail of that discount?
I was looking at a bill from last year. 18c and 36c was the last month. Still high enough though.
Here's Energia rural day/night rate - Are you with them? Just not getting the 37% discount? How long since you changed suppliers?
Electricity Day Night Meter prices per unit (cent per kWh)
Including Vat
Excluding VAT
Day/Night meter Day unit price
41.75
38.30
With 37% discount
26.30
24.13
Day/Night meter Night unit price
20.02
18.37
12.61
11.57
Is that BG. When is peak time and are you in an urban area.
Brutal especially that day rate.
23c day, 32c peak, 17c night and the 6c EV slot from 2-5. It was the plan recommended to me by energypal, his rates were higher as I got the extra 3% discount.
bad, really bad.
Ouch. What should I be paying? I am in a rural area by the way.
Baaaaaaaaad
About the worst I've seen. For both night and day.
Not good at all
already paying 41c day rate and 20c a unit for night rate plus vat. Is that good or bad?
It can only be done cheaper with solar if you don't export as most FITs seem to be north of 20c per kW. Good shout re looking at overall electricity usage as little point charging car at 6c and paying 30c for rest / high proportion of domestic usage.
I assume Contact 2 is more "budget" than Contact 7, but I've no idea tbh
They get great reviews on Openeo, but in these days of AI generated garbage it's hard to know for sure
Good shout re Continental, are they top quality? I watched a review/comparison video and Premium Contact 7 had a very good wet stopping distance.
Of course I watch this video the day after buying Davanti tyres for me own car :(
On the topic of tyres, does anyone have Continental AllSeason Contact 2 tyres on an EV?
I want to swap over to all season tyres since the summer tyres get a bit too slidy on anything resembling ice
How are they for noise or grip in general? I don't really mind about economy since the cars got enough battery for anything I throw it at
It can be done, could be even cheaper with solar
It's important however to consider your total energy usage. Your car will be included in your houses electricity bill, so when switching to an EV friendly plan beer sure to look how that'll affect the rest of your usage
