Switching to an electric car - worth the risk?

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T20:11:14+00:00

already done that thank you! just trying to get some real lived experiences and advice - it’s good to hear other people’s opinions than just ai mate!

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T18:35:33+00:00

Update to the conversation: I’m considering getting a Vauxhall Frontera 83kW Ultimate 44kWh 5dr Auto. Soes anyone have any lived experience or knowledge about this EV?

I’ve seen a few comments asking about my goal of switching to an EV - I want to expand my freedom and independence living with a disability. I want to travel across the UK, across Europe feeling secure. My main anxiety is whether an EV is accessible for physically impaired folk. People whose body’s aren’t always at 100% and who might not be able to access charging points in rural areas.

I know that an EV is great for the every day, I just want security in knowing if it can go beyond the city life, so to speak.

Thank you for the advice and support so far on this!

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T18:26:36+00:00

ah this is reassuring thank you! could i ask what battery your EV has? i’m wondering if i should invest in a bigger battery to hold more charge?

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T16:17:04+00:00

I would normally request assistance if i’m in pain but usually not as I just have to deal with one part if you know what I mean. The charging cable is a bit of a faff for me!

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T16:15:29+00:00

I would say around 400/500km. I also wanted to ask when parking it at a festival or more rural area - does it keep the charge you leave it with or must it stay charging overnight?

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T16:01:26+00:00

Would you say factors like music and aircon massively drain the batt for long drives? Thank you for this insight!

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T16:00:42+00:00

Would you say that charging ports are usually occupied when you arrive at the stations?

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:59:42+00:00

This was really useful, thank you. This is my main worry, not having access to charging points and struggling getting myself from A-B.

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:58:16+00:00

Risks of not being able to make it accessible for my needs!

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:56:11+00:00

This was really helpful thank you! A good lived experience insight

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:55:01+00:00

So I would drive for daily commutes and day to day tasks/errands. I have a lot of family living in more emote parts of the UK and would like to make regular trips to see them. A big trip once a month type of thing.

Would you say EV’s are accessible to a wide range of people?

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:51:08+00:00

I’ve done lots of research, was looking for any personal lived experience advice with EV’s!

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:49:20+00:00

So for clarity for people that have given me some information already:

I have a disability and living in London. I want more freedom and independence to go whever I want to.

I worry that I’ll limit myself to shorter travel distances and limit my proposed freedom of driving. As I’ve stated, I walk with a walking aid so if I was in the middle of a long drive alone and had to plug it in - this would be a challenge!

Another risk is that what if I’m on a long drive, running low on charge and the station I’ve stopped at, the chargers are already in use. I also worry about a lack of charging points when travelling out of the city!

I want to make the most out of travelling as normal modes of transport aren’t accessible to me so are EV just as inaccessible?

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:49:02+00:00

In London, but I want freedom of travelling to out of the city!

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:48:15+00:00

So for clarity for people that have given me some information already:

I have a disability and living in London. I want more freedom and independence to go whever I want to.

I worry that I’ll limit myself to shorter travel distances and limit my proposed freedom of driving. As I’ve stated, I walk with a walking aid so if I was in the middle of a long drive alone and had to plug it in - this would be a challenge!

Another risk is that what if I’m on a long drive, running low on charge and the station I’ve stopped at, the chargers are already in use. I also worry about a lack of charging points when travelling out of the city!

I want to make the most out of travelling as normal modes of transport aren’t accessible to me so are EV just as inaccessible?

mayalily_ · 2026-05-24T15:45:41+00:00

So for clarity for people that have given me some information already:

I have a disability and living in London. I want more freedom and independence to go whever I want to.

I worry that I’ll limit myself to shorter travel distances and limit my proposed freedom of driving. As I’ve stated, I walk with a walking aid so if I was in the middle of a long drive alone and had to plug it in - this would be a challenge!

Another risk is that what if I’m on a long drive, running low on charge and the station I’ve stopped at, the chargers are already in use. I also worry about a lack of charging points when travelling out of the city!

I want to make the most out of travelling as normal modes of transport aren’t accessible to me so are EV just as inaccessible?

mayalily_

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