04-06-2023, 09:10 AM
Given that the life of lithium ion batteries is 7 years as a local Volvo EV owner learnt and a replacement would cost him £17000 it is far too early to buy an EV. Whilst the industry seems to be concentrating on the expensive end of the market, what about a practical EV like the Citroen Ami? I did try to find out more about it with no success. I get the distinct impression that EVs are a big scam being a typical political idea with little or no thought given to it. Given that most cities have vast amounts of terraced housing with no off street parking where would the owners charge their EVs or do they just run the cable across the pavement producing a trip hazard for pedestrians.
A local Seven owner converted his RP saloon to electric and it was OK but the DVLA gave him a Q plate which would have put his insurance costs through the roof so he's selling it, with or without the motor, and bought a Austin 12/4.
A local Seven owner converted his RP saloon to electric and it was OK but the DVLA gave him a Q plate which would have put his insurance costs through the roof so he's selling it, with or without the motor, and bought a Austin 12/4.