Small EVs coming soon

[LenEV2016]

VW group gearing up for their smaller EVs to be released next year.
Good for the market and choice.

Cupra Raval, VW ID Polo and small Skoda to join Renault 5, Nissan Micra and soon to be New Ford Fiesta.

Raval in particular is getting excellent pre launch reviews.

 

[Bam Bam]

VW group hearing up for their smaller EVs to be released next year.
Good for the market and choice.

Cupra Raval, VW ID Polo and small Skoda to join Renault 5, Nissan Micra and soon to be New Ford Fiesta.

Raval in particular is getting excellent pre launch reviews.

We previously bought two Seat Ibizas and so if the Raval had been out several years ago there is a fair chance we would have got that instead of the MG4.

VW have been far too slow, but great that they are getting there.

 

[LenEV2016]

We previously bought two Seat Ibizas and so if the Raval had been out several years ago there is a fair chance we would have got that instead of the MG4.

VW have been far too slow, but great that they are getting there.

I agree I read a review of a pre launch car and they said if they had built the Raval first there would be no need for the Born.
Seemingly the space inside is excellent for the size of the car (including the boot) and according to a couple of reviews I've read/watched (we all know these can be subjective) the brakes are amongst the best available on an EV, in terms of feel etc.

It also looks well specced with a great range for a smallish battery, 56kwh 280 mile range

 

[Bam Bam]

Makes sense...
Smaller car = lighter and more aerodynamic = longer range.

56kWh is a sensible battery size. Enough to make a long journey viable but not carrying around excess weight all the time.

Maybe they were waiting for battery costs to come down enough that it wouldn't have to be pitched at a much higher price point than the equivalent ICE car

 

[salty]

That's good news. A good small EV. Should be a good, seller. As it would suit a lot of, folk.

 

[LenEV2016]

That's good news. A good small EV. Should be a good, seller. As it would suit a lot of, folk.

Going to be loads of small EVs on the market soon, Renault 5/Alpine led the way

 

[LenEV2016]

Makes sense...
Smaller car = lighter and more aerodynamic = longer range.

56kWh is a sensible battery size. Enough to make a long journey viable but not carrying around excess weight all the time.

Maybe they were waiting for battery costs to come down enough that it wouldn't have to be pitched at a much higher price point than the equivalent ICE car

They are making their own batteries now at Martorell in Spain, it's gearing up for 300000 units a year.
The fact they are making their own batteries will probably mean it qualifies for the full EV grant, like the Renault 5.

 

[salty]

Just had a quick look at the Cupra Raval.
Looks very, interesting.

 

[LenEV2016]

Just had a quick look at the Cupra Raval.
Looks very, interesting.

Not the quickest but does look very good, pre launch reviews very encouraging

 

[MG Clive]

Just had a quick look at the Cupra Raval.
Looks very, interesting.

Not the quickest but does look very good, pre launch reviews very encouraging

Must admit, I expected (hoped) to see a 5 second 0-60 Raval.

 

[LenEV2016]

Must admit, I expected (hoped) to see a 5 second 0-60 Raval.

I think they have chosen the lighter better handling route like the alpine

 

[Gomev]

I certainly hope that the 5 miles/kWh claimed for it, (280 miles range and 56kWh battery) are achievable as it looks to be an interesting prospect.

 

[R08Tam]

If I were to downsize from my MG5 I'd go for the BYD Surf

 

[salty]

If I were to downsize from my MG5 I'd go for the BYD Surf

Yep, they do look interesting. As would an MG2 if it ever, arrives.

 

[Wildthing]

Yes the MG2, just hope they include a dual motor version to replace my xpower, which is bigger than I really wanted but forced to go larger to get AWD. I still love it to bits but a smaller version with similar BHP - now that would really be a thrill!

 

[tsedge]

More MGs coming in the new year... they are not slowing down their expansion.

 

[tsedge]

I think they have chosen the lighter better handling route like the alpine

Yes, they have shown there is much more to small hatch excitement than 0-60 speeds.

If one wants LOL factor, then ridiculous power in almost any car can give you that nowadays. But actual sustained fun is much more about agility, handling, flow and cornering abilities. After all, 0-60 (or 30-70) only lasts for a brief few seconds.

The absolute most fun car I've ever owned was my 1.8L normal aspirated Mk3.5 MX5. It's performance objectively was quite slow, but it was a car I could drive hard legally and the handling was brilliant fun: so light. In the end the extreme crampness and lack of seat comfort did for it, and it had to go, but I still miss it.

 

[Wildthing]

Small is (for some applications) good. I was quite excited seeing the first IM5 early in the year, that is until I discovered it was half the size of our House!

 

[tsedge]

Small is (for some applications) good. I was quite excited seeing the first IM5 early in the year, that is until I discovered it was half the size of our House!

One day there'll be an IM1.