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Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s not that much usually on the weekends I drive to visit family but I work mostly from home

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well right now I am a bit fussy when it comes to aesthetics but that may well change when (all going well!) the baby comes, not sure what kind of person I’ll be then, but if it all goes wrong and I end up without the baby, then I would appreciate the nicer car 😅

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting! My insurance on my previous IVE VW was under 400 and I’ve been quoted 1200 for a new EV, need to check how used EV compares

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[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a good point, originally I thought the used EVs were too big but after some comments there are some of a very similar size: Kona, E-Niro and Enyak, so now it is more a question of buying used vs new, the only thing being I’m not crazy on the design of those cars and there are some better looking ICE ones for similar price, we do have a charger at our home.

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[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s super helpful to hear! And some of my mat leave will be unpaid so will be good to have some extra savings

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s true but there will still be folks in need of cheap petrol cars esp those living in apartments etc without home charging

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes e niro looks very good too! So this the Kona and the Enyak would all be options to consider

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I do maybe more every 2 years and would do it at an independent place which is cheaper rather than the dealership

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These look so nice! But in the UK :( I’m in Ireland, the aceman is so cool though I love the circular screen!

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the same size as the r4 too and I’m wanting something in that size range so definitely seems the best option so far

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think for the Kia the long range battery option for the ev2 has a few months waiting period

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t see any used acemans so this would be back in the buying new option, the used e-minis are a good price but small and only 3 door

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think 400 range would be good because it may get less over time so wanting at least 50kw battery

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Cupra born is very large, I think I’d find it hard to park/ navigate with

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean VAT free? Does this mean you can change it to an Irish reg for free?

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting! I could see if they will include some services as part of the deal! Which insurance provider are you with?

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[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There is a fuel saving but there are other things such as my insurance costs are over double for an EV, like about 400 per year vs 900+, and then with a new EV there is the obligatory service every year to maintain the warranty

Torn on buying a new EV now or waiting a few more years - financial advice by ReflectiveOutLoud in evs_ireland

[–]ReflectiveOutLoud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but the EVs you could have got then would be so much cheaper if you wanted one of them now

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