{"id":17431,"date":"2017-06-22T08:36:58","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T07:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=17431"},"modified":"2017-06-22T08:36:58","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T07:36:58","slug":"electric-car-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/electric-car-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Car Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All-electric Renault Twizy<\/p><\/div>\n

Electric cars have come a long way writes Geraldine Herbert<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Electric cars account for a tiny proportion of overall sales in Ireland, despite them costing a fraction to run when compared to petrol or diesel cars. Why is it such a struggle to get people behind the wheel of an electric vehicle? According to a survey this week by the AA lack of charging facilities and doubts over effective mileage range are the main concerns among those unlikely to switch to an electric vehicle when next buying a car.<\/p>\n

But rapidly-improving technology and the increasingly urgent need to tackle the country’s air pollution coupled with price reductions in the cost of buying an EV make electric cars a very viable option for many. Below is a guide to all battery EVs currently on sale in Ireland ranked in order of range when fully charged. All prices quoted are after the grant and VRT rebate has been applied.<\/p>\n

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Renault Twizy \u2013 NEDC range: 100 Kms<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On sale in Europe since 2012 Renault\u2019s quadricycle is aimed squarely at urban dwellers. While not technically a car in the conventional sense, this tiny two-seater can be charged using a standard powerpoint in your home or office, or at any roadside 3 pin charging point. A full charge takes three and a half hours and provides a range of 100km but in normal use owners can expect a range of around 80km depending on factors like driving style and outside temperature. More akin to a scooter with a roof this quirky looking vehicle has an overall length of 2.34m and width of 1.23m so it\u2019s perfectly proportioned for parking and nipping around urban environments and could be the solution to our crowded city centres for many people. \u00a0The Twizy is green, affordable and fun to drive and prices start at\u00a0 \u20ac9,995.<\/p>\n

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Nissan Leaf<\/p><\/div>\n

Nissan Leaf 30kWh \u2013 NEDC range: 250 Kms<\/strong><\/h4>\n


\n<\/strong>The Nissan Leaf\u00a0 accounts for the bulk of electric car sales in Ireland and it\u2019s easy to see why. Fun and funky, it promises to cost virtually nothing to run, plus the Leaf is a proper car with room for the kids in the back and shopping in the generously sized boot.<\/p>\n

From the outside the once striking design is now looking a little drab but still very distinctive.\u00a0 The\u00a0 Leaf\u2019s theoretical range can be up to 250 kms but\u00a0 you\u2019ll do that only if you drive it as if you\u2019re balancing a bowl of water on the dashboard. Gently and smoothly, 120 kms is probably more realistic.\u00a0 On the dashboard how economical you drive is displayed as\u00a0 tree-shaped icons so the\u00a0 more trees you have the more economically you are driving and they become an integral part of your journey. \u00a0Spend some time with the Leaf and you\u2019ll be an EV convert. Prices start from \u20ac24,490 (the Leaf 24Kwh is available from \u20ac21,490 but the range is limited to 199kms).<\/p>\n

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Hyundai IONIQ Electric<\/p><\/div>\n

Hyundai Ioniq Electric \u2013 NEDC range: 280 Kms<\/strong><\/h4>\n


\n<\/strong>Introduced at the end of last year Hyundai\u2019s all electric Ioniq is proving a worth rival to the Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s also the only electric car to come in three versions: electric,\u00a0 petrol-electric hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. Like all electric cars on the road it is quick off the line and dashes effortlessly and silently around town.\u00a0 It is not the most engaging car to drive with quite a bit of bodyroll through corners but it is comfortable, refined and adds that instant torque of an electric vehicle. As with all evs drive it too enthusiastically\u00a0 and range will deplete at a startling rate. Charging the Ioniq takes about 12 hours on a regular domestic socket but if you have an AC fast charging unit it can be charged in less than four. Inside it is a spacious hatchback with plenty of room for 5. It\u2019s also practical with 455 litres of luggage space and 1,410 litres if you fold down the rear seats. \u00a0Prices start from \u20ac28,495<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Volkswagen e-Golf \u2013 NEDC range: 300 Kms<\/strong><\/h4>\n


\n<\/strong>The zero emissions e-Golf has all the looks, size and practicality of the original Golf, but it\u2019s powered purely by electricity. For 2017 VW have improved the range from 190kms to 300kms. \u00a0The e-Golf is powered by an electric motor that produces 136hp and 290Nm of torque. What this means in the real world is that the e-Golf can achieve a top speed of 150km\/h and accelerate from 0-100km\/h in 9.6 seconds. Like many other electric cars, the motor regenerates lost energy from braking and recycles it back into the battery for later, whilst the handy Powermeter guides you through the energy performance and acceleration. The e-Golf has a rapid acceleration that will take you by surprise. It is seriously quick and much faster than the official figures suggest. With no lag or sound from the engine it takes some getting used to. Charging is very easy \u2013 simply plug the connected charger into the socket where the petrol flap is and you\u2019re good to go!\u00a0Prices start from \u20ac34,890<\/p>\n

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BMW i3 94Ah<\/p><\/div>\n

BMW i3 94Ah \u2013 NEDC range: 300 Kms<\/strong><\/h4>\n


\n<\/strong>With BMW engineering, urban friendly dimensions and zero emissions the i3 was BMW\u2019s first electric car. \u00a0It is offered as an electric only version or with a supplementary petrol engine that extends the range. When it launched one of the biggest criticisms was its limited range but this has now been addressed by a mid-life upgrade that increases battery capacity by 50%.<\/p>\n

Outside it\u2019s funky but inside it\u2019s futuristic and free from many of the design constraints of more conventional cars. It is also minimalist with Teutonic attention to detail. The electric motor, developed and produced specially for use in the BMW i3, generates an output of 170bhp and provides maximum torque or sheer pulling power of 250Nm from the moment the car pulls away. On the road, the i3 goes from 0 to 100 in 7.3 seconds with 170 bhp and 250 Nms of torque but it feels much faster as it is light and aerodynamic, thanks to the extensive use of carbon fibre. The steering is well-weighted but the ride is firm and some may describe it as harsh. The new battery in the i3 means it is now much more flexible to use and is an incredibly clever and modern car that allows you to bask in green virtue as you get from A to B. Prices start from \u20ac36,300<\/p>\n

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Renault Zoe<\/p><\/div>\n

Renault Zoe \u00a0ZE 40 \u2013 NEDC Range 400 Kms<\/strong><\/h4>\n


\n<\/strong>The latest version of the Renault ZOE electric supermini promises to shake up the small-electric-car market with its keen pricing and very usable battery range.<\/p>\n

For 2017 Renault has facelifted\u00a0 the ZOE and it now sports new two-tone 16-inch wheels on the outside and a much improved cabin. When the Zoe first launched you had to lease the battery now the new version is offered as an all in one deal, you buy the entire car battery and all. On the road it feels very much like the latest generation Clio and with no conventional engine there\u2019s much less noise to distract you from thinking just how green you\u2019ve become. Like all EV\u2019s, full power and torque is available instantly, so as you hit the pedal and it whisks you seamlessly from 0-100km in a leisurely 13.2\u00a0 seconds it feels so much faster. \u00a0We were huge fans of the original Zoe, launched in 2010. However, the first incarnation could only manage around 160 kms on a single charge. This has now been addressed with a new 41kWh battery. This is almost double the capacity of the original 22kWh battery and pushes the ZOE\u2019s range to a real world 300kms. This latest model will be sold with a choice of both batteries; the older 22 kWh battery-powered is now the entry-level car so prices start from \u20ac23,490. The Dynamique Nav trim with the new battery is priced from \u20ac27,480. The Signature Nav version comes in at \u20ac28,980.<\/p>\n

Prices start from \u20ac27,480 (the Zoe 22Kwh is available from \u20ac23,490 but the range is limited to 240kms).<\/p>\n

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Tesla\u2019s Model X<\/p><\/div>\n

Tesla Model X P100D \u2013 NEDC range: 542 Kms<\/strong><\/h4>\n


\n<\/strong>The Model X from Tesla is an all-wheel drive, all-electric SUV with seating for up to 7 that will just about keep pace with a Ferrari. With \u201cfalcon-wing\u201d doors that open upwards and a windshield that sweeps from the front over the driver\u2019s head and down to the rear this is about as futuristic as family motoring gets.\u00a0 Inside the clean lines and over all simplicity enhance that almost space age quality of the Model X but look a little closer and the fittings don\u2019t quite reflect the high price tag. The hand-crafted and exquisitely tailored interior expected of a car with a price tag more than 100k is starkly absent. It can be ordered in five, six and seven-seat configuration. The high seating position allows for great all round visibility but rear visibility is not a selling point; thankfully the rear view camera more than compensates.<\/p>\n

On the road the Model X feels more like a very fast MPV than a sporty SUV. The ride is harsh and there is quite a bit of road noise.\u00a0 The steering is numb but accurate and it\u2019s not a car you will yearn to take on a back road. But the intoxicating acceleration and sophisticated technology means these gripes will be quickly overlooked. Such performance and sophistication doesn\u2019t come cheap so you\u2019ll need upwards of \u20ac110k to get your hands on a Tesla Model X. plus Tesla reckon it will cost about \u20ac5-\u20ac7 on night-time electricity for a full charge.\u00a0Prices start from \u20ac103,150 for the 75kW battery with a range of 417KMs<\/p>\n

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Tesla Model S P100 D NEDC range: 613 Km<\/strong><\/h4>\n


\n<\/strong>The Model S is Tesla\u2019s first flagship product. In terms of size it is bigger than a five series BMW but smaller than a seven.\u00a0 It\u2019s also got the option of seven seats, as there are two extra in the back, so it is unlike anything else in this market. Stylish and uncluttered a large touch screen in the centre console allows you to control virtually everything from the satnav to the steering feel and suspension.\u00a0 There is plenty of space for luggage also as you get two boots \u2013 one in the front plus the main one at the back. The lack of storage and cubby holes inside the cabin is a little disappointing though and you will be scrambling to find places for keys, water etc. \u00a0Despite a hefty weight, the road handling is impressive and it is comfortable and refined. It feels very \u201cnormal\u201d so its\u00a0 easy to forget about that intoxicating power that can be unleashed at any time.\u00a0 The top of the range P100D, in \u201cludicrous mode\u201d will zip\u00a0 from zero to 100km\/h in 2.8 seconds, so it will keep up with a Lamborghini Huracan and a McLaren 650S and only the Koenigsegg One and the Bugatti Veyron are faster.\u00a0 Behind the wheel it feels even quicker than the figures suggest as it is pure straight line acceleration. The only disappointing aspect about the drive is the steering could be a little more involving. Prices start from \u20ac84,300 for the 74kW battery with a range of 490KMs<\/p>\n

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Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

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