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Electric Vehicles (or EV's) - We'd love to know what you think!

  • June 23, 2017
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Electric Vehicles (or EV's) - We'd love to know what you think!

Updated on 16/01/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:

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121 replies

Dan W
Newcomer
Newcomer
August 1, 2017
Yes, and posted a few times there too.
Agreed, there is a risk of being swamped by Leaf and overwhelmed by Tesla owners. We i3ers need to stick together
Darran_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
August 3, 2017
Great to see some good discussion here on all things EV! Those MPG savings are impressive!

I have seen a few Leaf's around my way and only one Tesla. I think Renault have one as well called the Zoe, don't know if anyone has experience of that at all?

Darran
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aquafambublish
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Newcomer
August 3, 2017
Great to see some good discussion here on all things EV! Those MPG savings are impressive!

I have seen a few Leaf's around my way and only one Tesla. I think Renault have one as well called the Zoe, don't know if anyone has experience of that at all?

Darran
Kim
aquafambublish
Newcomer
Newcomer
August 3, 2017
The Renault is the biggest selling EV in Europe Darran.
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/30/europe-electric-car-sales-54/
Kim
Darran_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
August 3, 2017
@aquafambublish Thanks for sharing!! Good to know. Haven't seen that many in the UK though, definitely seen quite a few BMW's and Leaf's.

That's some pretty big sales numbers in the EU versus the other competitors, am guessing it might be more affordable than some of the others on the list.

Darran
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Dan W
Newcomer
Newcomer
August 3, 2017
In reply to Darren.
We enjoyed our Zoe so much that we treated ourselves to a BMW13.
Darran_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
August 3, 2017
Nice @Dan W - Good to know your experience with the first EV was so good you bought another one!

Darran
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Dan W
Newcomer
Newcomer
August 3, 2017
Spotted in sleepy old Malvern.
5 Teslas
3 Zoe's
At least 4 Leafs
4 BMWi3s
Mine is the black one, common as muck.

Darran_OVO
Retired Moderator
Retired Moderator
August 4, 2017
Ha @Dan W!!

They are definitely becoming more popular. Maybe when our family wagon comes up for renewal, we will have to look to see whats available in our price range!!

And for those of you with EV's, have you heard about our new tariff? You can find out more here:
https://forum.ovoenergy.com/all-about-energy-24/ev-everywhere-what-s-it-all-about-547

Darran
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Dan W
Newcomer
Newcomer
August 4, 2017
Why wait?
There are bargains to be had with used Leafs and Zoe's now.
The imminent 200 miler Leaf means the current spec is being discounted, which depresses the used market. Similarly the 200 miler Zoe .
You can get a nice used Leaf or Zoe for well under £10k.
I bought my second hand Zoe for £9.5k and sold it 35,000 miles later for £4.5K.
Running costs are peanuts compared with running an ICE