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[Biker67]

Would be nice, but doubt it. Hospitals can be worse than council's.

I was parked in the street opposite. I just happened to clock the charging points in the disabled bays. However, I genuinely couldn't see any option to make a payment?
Having said that @salty, I agree that anything "free" these days is highly unlikely!

 

[EvTek23]

Probably RF card, or app payment.
An Electroverse card or app will get you access to many of these charge points.

 

[Rolfe]

100% @salty,

I'm going into semi EV ownership with my eyes wide open. Knowing full well that I'll be subject to all the usual underhanded taxation that every motorist is.
But if I was one of the first purchasers of an EV. I'd be absolutely fuming now!
I remember reading about the zero road tax & the governments push to get us all out of ICE vehicles. And chuckling to myself about how long that would last.
A mate of mine back then purchased a Nissan Leaf for his wife. And apparently I was a conspiracy theorist for my opinion about what would eventually happen?
I don't refer back to that conversation now, in an attempt to maintain our friendship

I never thought the incentives would last. They were bribery to get the intrepid pioneers to put up with a 70-mile range and 100 miles between chargers. So I'm not bothered now. The car drives like a dream, costs buttons to run, and is really convenient to charge. A few hundred a year extra into the government's coffers isn't going to change that.

And I thank God every night that I didn't buy a hybrid. I am so over the internal combustion engine.

 

[Biker67]

And I thank God every night that I didn't buy a hybrid. I am so over the internal combustion engine.

ICE still rules (for now) but a toe dip into electrickery will be interesting for me Rolfe
When manufacturers develop an EV that sounds like a V8, V10 or V12 I'll be up for the idea mate.
My AMG Merc still runs on dead dinosaurs & I'll never sell it, unless I'm made to do so?
Until then, I'll continue to enjoy the best of ICE with a bit of EV tech on the side, like a mistress

 

[Rolfe]

I never understand the attraction of the noise. The absence of noise is one of the big attractions for me. You know, Daimler and Rolls Royce spent millions trying to get their cars to be as quiet and smooth as the EV does without even trying.

 

[Biker67]

I never understand the attraction of the noise. The absence of noise is one of the big attractions for me. You know, Daimler and Rolls Royce spent millions trying to get their cars to be as quiet and smooth as the EV does without even trying.

A mate of mine lives in a rough area of Birmingham. He plays merry hell about the "Yoofs" in their loud Mercs & BMW's etc.
I on the other hand wouldn't complain at all. Until about 12 months ago. One of my neighbours had a BMW M4 with the switchable exhaust valve. And I loved to hear it on a cold start up.
As for bikes with a loud exhaust. I don't care what anyone says. Loud pipes definitely do save lives!
It negates the SMIDSY (Sorry Mate I Didn't See You) excuses.

 

[salty]

It negates the SMIDSY (Sorry Mate I Didn't See You) excuses.

That's why I bought a Volcano Orange X Power!
It wasn't really, I just like the colour. But it must help a bit.

 

[Biker67]

That's why I bought a Volcano Orange X Power!
It wasn't really, I just like the colour. But it must help a bit.

I had to YouTube the X Power.
It's proper RAPID!
But does that give you a massively reduced EV range?
A mate had some kinda Tesla that had an option of something like "Ridiculous" or "Mental" (or something like that?)
It was almost 600cc bike fast in a traffic light Grand Prix. But it ruined his overall range.

 

[salty]

I had to YouTube the X Power.
It's proper RAPID!
But does that give you a massively reduced EV range?
A mate had had some kinda Tesla that had an option of something like "Ridiculous" or "Mental" (or something like that?)
It was almost 600cc bike fast in a traffic light Grand Prix. But it ruined his overall range.

Ludicrous was the Tesla, setting.
X Power poor range when hammered, but who the hell cares.

 

[Biker67]

Ludicrous was the Tesla, setting.
X Power poor range when hammered, but who the hell cares.

I'll buy that Sir!
Where do I sign?

Actually, forget that
I'll stick with dead dinosaur power for performance for now

 

[Mappy]

Hi All, just buying an Urban Premium.... Looking forward to getting to know EV's

 

[MG Clive]

Hi All, just buying an Urban Premium.... Looking forward to getting to know EV's

Nice one @Mappy, I'm sure you'll love it, welcome to MGEVs

 

[salty]

Hi All, just buying an Urban Premium.... Looking forward to getting to know EV's

Mappy, to the forum. Enjoy your new motor.

 

[Tidou]

Hello everyone

Currently driving a Citroën C5 X7 Tourer 2L / 160hp with nearly 400,000 km, I'm starting to seriously consider my next move, with a switch to an electric vehicle.
I drive about 30,000 km/year, so the question of electric is becoming hard to ignore. Between running costs, comfort, and the technical novelty, it's definitely worth thinking about.

I live in France (Loiret region), and my usage is mixed: daily commutes (105 km round trip) plus occasional longer trips.I need some towing capacity (750 kg, dual axles for short trips, and possibly a future, very distant, purchase of a caravan).
Home charging is planned during the upcoming renovations.
I have an IECharge station 5 minutes away to beguin.

I'm used to driving like a "family man," often letting the C5 coast along, my daily goal being to minimize fuel consumption. (Very useful in these uncertain times :-D
I sometimes push the engine a bit, but in my opinion, the true pleasure of high-performance driving is only possible on a track. (My BPJEPS diploma was cut short due to an accident, so an automatic transmission is mandatory.)

I've been interested in this EV for a while now, and I'm starting to delve into it seriously (real-world range, charging, daily constraints, etc.). I've only recently started reading the forum, but I'm already finding a lot of useful information.

The MG MGS6 EV is one of the options I'm considering, but I'm deliberately keeping my options open so I don't close them off too soon.I'm here to gather concrete feedback, avoid common pitfalls, and refine my choice before taking the plunge.

Thanks all

 

[Rolfe]

Welcome!

Most of the anti-EV "horror stories" are the result of people who got the wrong car for their needs. Often it's because they looked at the headline WLTP range numbers and didn't factor in winter range (most important), and the fact that you're not going to run the car to 0% and on road trips you're not going to charge to 100% either. Look at how the car you're favouring will perform in the coldest, worst weather you have, on real-life journeys, and make sure it's up to it. If it will do that, summer is gravy. So you're right to take your time to make up your mind.

Everyone says that public charging in France is very good and not expensive, so that's a point in favour for you.

 

[salty]

Hello everyone

Currently driving a Citroën C5 X7 Tourer 2L / 160hp with nearly 400,000 km, I'm starting to seriously consider my next move, with a switch to an electric vehicle.
I drive about 30,000 km/year, so the question of electric is becoming hard to ignore. Between running costs, comfort, and the technical novelty, it's definitely worth thinking about.

I live in France (Loiret region), and my usage is mixed: daily commutes (105 km round trip) plus occasional longer trips.I need some towing capacity (750 kg, dual axles for short trips, and possibly a future, very distant, purchase of a caravan).
Home charging is planned during the upcoming renovations.
I have an IECharge station 5 minutes away to beguin.

I'm used to driving like a "family man," often letting the C5 coast along, my daily goal being to minimize fuel consumption. (Very useful in these uncertain times :-D
I sometimes push the engine a bit, but in my opinion, the true pleasure of high-performance driving is only possible on a track. (My BPJEPS diploma was cut short due to an accident, so an automatic transmission is mandatory.)

I've been interested in this EV for a while now, and I'm starting to delve into it seriously (real-world range, charging, daily constraints, etc.). I've only recently started reading the forum, but I'm already finding a lot of useful information.

The MG MGS6 EV is one of the options I'm considering, but I'm deliberately keeping my options open so I don't close them off too soon.I'm here to gather concrete feedback, avoid common pitfalls, and refine my choice before taking the plunge.

Thanks all

To the forum.