From RSymons RSEV. This is a Fiat 500e La Prima 42kwh convertible electric city car, and this is my review following a 500 mile journey across the UK in a day. (Check out my other video for that trip in more detail). This is a charming little electric car but what do I like and…
From RSymons RSEV. What’s one of the least likely electric cars for undertaking a road trip from Edinburgh, Scotland to Bournemouth, South Coast? Apart from Renault Twizy… the Fiat 500e is mainly pinned as a city car, so what’s it like for doing a long road trip? How much charging time and how many stops…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi Our first video with some self-parking cars was very popular (click this link or copy and paste if you havent seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsb2XBAIWyA ) and Tesla didn’t do too well…. AP1 was OK but AP2/Enhanced Autopilot with FSD didn’t do very well at all. But now Tesla have changed to use…
From RSymons RSEV. It’s an end of an era! The #dirtymartini Porsche Taycan is unwrapped and stripped back to its naked self. Is it now #nakedtaycan ? But as I was gearing up to sell the car, it needed putting back to standard an unwrapping. It’s been a great marketing tool, awesome for taking to…
From RSymons RSEV. A bit of a news for you in conjunction with @EV News Daily It’s a long video but we cover a lot of topics including; – Recent news about electric cars and the automotive industry – Hydrogen power – 2035 EU regs – Tesla Model Y top selling car – Model Y…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi everyone. This time I have a Skoda Enyaq (not enyak) iv80 77kwh battery. It’s a very well made and specious practical family electric car. I use it for a couple of days to get to know it well and give my opinion plus test the real-world efficiency, running costs and range!…
From RSymons RSEV. This is the popular MG ZS EV Exclusive. It’s been a popular car for Mg and combines practicality, functionality and good value for money. Such used examples are now on the market starting at about £20,000. Do they make for a good purchase? Are they still cheaper to run compared to petrol…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi, just a bit of fun here but comparing some pros and cons by playing top trumps with these three family electric cars. Tesla Model Y Long Range (or Standar) Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Skoda Enyaq iv80 rwd (not 4 wheel drive, and not sportline) but with some options added! I…
From RSymons RSEV. Testing a number of the more efficient EVs Hyundai Ioniq 28kwh Hyundai Kona 64kwh MG4 Trophy 64kwh Cupra Born 58kwh level 2 Tesla Model 3 standard range LFP Seat Mii – same a VW e-up or Skoda citigo The challenge is to see which costs the least per mile to run. Which…
From RSymons RSEV. Here is my first look and initial impressions of the MG4 EV Long Range Trophy. The MG4 range starts at £25,995 for the SE standard with a 51kwh battery. The Long Range SE with 64kwh is £28,495 The top of the range Long Range SE 64kwh Trophy (as tested) is £31,495 So…
From RSymons RSEV. I ran through some example figures before but yet again the energy crisis has caused another change in electricity prices. Luckily we now have an energy price cap guarantee but it’s still a lot more expensive than it was a few weeks and months ago. So what does this mean for electric…
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From RSymons RSEV. Here we have an entry version of the Skoda Enyaq iV 60 electric family car. It is a sensible price for such a large car, has loads of interior space, well built and very smart inside. Drives well too! Could this be the perfect family electric car? We can compare here side…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #model3 They look the same but one of these cars is a Tesla Model 3 Long Range from 2021 and the other from 2022. Tesla don’t tell you this stuff or what’s changed but here we can tell you the differences between the two. One of the most notable is that…
From RSymons RSEV. Porsches latest software uPdate promises changes to how the car uses its motors and “de-energises” redundant motor to improve efficiency and range. Driving one car it’s hard to know for sure or see any improvements. BUT driving them side-by-side in convoy at the same speed at the same time really will show…
From RSymons RSEV. #electricvehicle #ev #i4 #review So it’s been 3 months since I collected this BMW i4 M50 brand new. What do I think exactly? What’s good, what’s bad and is it good enough for me to keep it? I share come thoughts plus reference some comparisons to Tesla Model 3 and S plus…
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From RSymons RSEV. #taycan #ev #porsche So I’ll be the first to accept the Taycan is not only expensive but also somewhat flawed in a few ways… BUT despite all that it’s one of very few cars in my ownership history that I’ve kept for over a year! In this video I reveal why plus…
From RSymons RSEV. Used a Model X or new Model Y? This is a simple vlog but as I’m driving a Tesla model Y and X back to back let me share some thoughts on the pros and cons of each. I can compare directly the efficiency and what the real world range is too.…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi Everyone Hers my review and opinion in more detail about the Cupra Born 58kwh Level 2. (And we own a VW ID3 in our household so is it better? How does it compare? Which do I prefer?) The Born is available in different trims, batteries and power. This is a V2…
From RSymons RSEV. #ev #cupra So this is the Cupra Born…! You’re not allowed to call it a Seat… their sporting brand is Cupra and the Born aims to be the sportier version of its sister the Volkswagen ID.3 This is a 58kwh 204ps Level 2 Version and very nice it is too. In this…
From RSymons RSEV. Todays announcement by Ofgem sees the energy price caps increase for domestic households. This affects everyone but none more so than electric car drivers. Previous electric cap was a maximum of 28 pence per kWh but now from 1st October to 31st December 2022 that will be 52 pence per kWh! This…
From RSymons RSEV. #ev #tesla #model3 In the UK we’ve only so far had the 75kwh battery in the Model 3 Long Range but now in 2022 we have a 78.8 kWh [LG?] battery. So will this bigger battery give much more real-world miles and range? How far can it REALLY go on one charge?…
From RSymons RSEV. #ev #selfparking #autodrive Hi everyone welcome! So I happened to have a handful of cars with “self-parking” capability so we rigged up some tests to see just how good these systems are. Tesla Model S and 3 including AP1 v AP2 Audi E-tron GT Ford Mustang Mach-E BMW i4 M50 Parallel and…
From RSymons RSEV. #ev #taycan #uPdate #porsche Porsche have just released a new software update worldwide for more than 75,000 Porsche Taycan which is available now regardless age, engine or body. All varients can be brought up to the status of the 2023 model year. The car does have to go into a Porsche workshop…
From RSymons RSEV. We have these three wonderful little city cars in our showroom so here is an opportunity to give you some side by side comparisons. Honda E fully electric. Not cheap but very high spec and lovely to drive. Do you like it’s quirky looks? Mini E is a well made and fun…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #eqs #vs The Mercedes EQS has a huge 120kwh battery and promises big range but what will it do under real-world conditions? Often the range isn’t as much as manufacturers claim or WLTP testing so I’m keen to cover some miles and see what it will really do! The Tesla Model…
From RSymons RSEV. Just a simple quick walk around review following a 300 mile day in the Honda E. It’s a brilliant little Electric car, although the limited range and charge speed do make it more suited to moderate city and commuting mileage than long distance road trips. It does come cheap, but it is…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi everyone. So this is a simple case of taking the Honda E for the day. I’ve never driven one, but rather than either around town, I’m going to use it for one of MY days! In this example I need to cover about 300 miles so this will be a good…
From RSymons RSEV. Well this was a long day, but not because of the car or charging. It’s just a very long way! Over 850 miles End to End The End to End challenge has been on my list of to-do for a while, so whilst the weather looked good and I was in Scotland…
From RSymons RSEV. Yes this is a Tesla but many of the current breed of new electric cars are similarly capable both in terms of range and charge speed. In fact many actually charge faster than this Tesla ! (This is a 2019 Model S Long Range Dual Motor Raven) So seriously, hopefully you can…
From RSymons RSEV. #ev #fastcars #electric cars Wow here we have managed to gather the very best of the high-performance EVs out there for a big group review and comparison. Tesla Model S 3 C and Y Long Range Performance (includes P85D, P90D, P100D and LRP) Polestar 2 including Performance pack BMW i4 M50 Porsche…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi everyone. So come along for the day with me as I cover 425 miles in the BMW i4 M50 with the 20” wheels. On the way back we can compare efficiency / economy and real-world range v Tesla Model 3 Long Range with 19” wheels. The smaller wheel option on each…
From RSymons RSEV. #ev #towing #hatchback Hi everyone! So you need hatchback practicality plus a tow bar for your new Electric Car? Here are 3 examples (others are available, perhaps such as Kia EV6 1600kgs, VW ID4 1400kgs, Ioniq 5 1600kgs, Jaguar iPace 750kgs, Tesla Model X 2268kgs, Model 3 1600kgs, Mercedes EQC 1800kgs, Audi…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #model3 #battery Tesla has changed the battery in the latest batch is Model 3 LR to reach UK shores. It’s now increased to 78.8kwh gross up from 74.5. Probably an LG pack, let’s round it to 79kwh helps give a bit more range with 75.3 useable . What efficiency do you…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #models #review Hi everyone! So our model S 85 called Batt Mobile is now 8 years old and has covered over 100,000 miles. We’ve owned it for the last two years and c. 40,000 miles. So what do we think of it now? What have been the problems? What running costs…
From RSymons RSEV. Miniadventure rsev electriccar mini My in-depth review and opinion on the Electric Mini. Here I have a Level 2 and a Level 3 example so different trim specification to compare amongst that too. I try and give a summary of each so a bit of a buyers guide but then also my…
From RSymons RSEV. More information in description; #tesla #gigaberlin A first look and some comparisons with this made-in-Berlin Tesla Model Y Performance v my Shanghai gigafactory Long Range…. There’s a few little bits and pieces of change; The seats Speakers (note I think I say different subs but I believe I meant to say it’s…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #model3 This is our Model 3 Long Range that we’ve owned since new 1 year ago and covered more than 20,000 miles. That’s a pretty decent long term basis for a review. There’s not many cars I keep that long! So what do I like and not like about it? What…
From RSymons RSEV. #minielectric #tesla #model3 Hi everyone. This is just a simple little vlog video where I deliver a Tesla Model 3 Performance [refresh model] to Wales. I then come back in the part exchange – a Mini Cooper S electric (Level 3 trim). It’s my first time driving a Mini Electric so this…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #model3 #modely Today Tesla increased the price of its new vehicles in the UK. Cheapest Model 3 is now £48,490 which is up from the £40,000 that it used to be. Lead times are also showing that a new one ordered now could take a year to arrive! (April to June…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #models #ev Free Tesla Supercharging is a fantastic way to save money of course. Who wouldn’t want free fuel? Some Teslas have this perk but it does require an older Model to qualify. So, do these older cars still drive well with good range or have they suffered battery degradation that…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #model3 #barnfind Well this is an interesting one. A Tesla Model 3 Long Range bought brand new and then parked up and almost abandoned for nearly two years! With just 35 miles on the clock this really was never used. What should you do when storing an electric car for a…
From RSymons RSEV. #model3 #porsche #dirtymartini #rsev Time for some fun! Here we take our Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh on track against the Tesla Model 3 Performance. We can see which is faster. Which is more fun How are Pirelli tyres on the new Uberturbine wheels compared to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s from the…
From RSymons RSEV. #ev #bmw #i4m50 #rsev Our new BMW i4 //M50 is straight out of the box and to work! Today my trip takes me to Amersham to collect a Tesla Model 3 Performance … so it’s a perfect chance to compare the two! Both on 20” wheels, we can drive these side by…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi and welcome. We’ll suddenly after a 9 month wait I have the BMW i4 M50 that I ordered. I did say before didn’t i… we’ll I wasn’t joking and I did keep the order. It’s a fast family coupe 4 door available with roof racks and I also have the electric…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #bmw #i4m50 As well as a guide to how it works, here are some do’s and don’ts on how to charge a non-Tesla at a Tesla supercharger. Now that the network is open to all cars, there are a few things to do and not do. We hope you find it…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #modely So a video idea we then went on to create with @carwow is now live: https://youtu.be/pMT9ZIxvbgQ But here is some more analysis on how to buy and install the Acceleration Boost Speed Upgrade which is available for Tesla Model 3 and Y Long Range I then get exact data using…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #modely #ev So after 5,000 miles (8,000km) here are my thoughts of Tesla Model Y ownership. This is not just a journalist review after a couple of hours. This is a review after living with the Model Y Long Range as a family. What’s it really like? What’s good and bad?…