Should I buy an electric automatic SUV now?
I have had three Skoda Yeti petrol 4wd (currently L&K 1.4 TSI) and have liked them very much. The time is nearing, however, when I will be looking for an automatic all electric SUV with similar qualities to the Yeti. I understand that Toyota is launching something which sounds promising but I cannot find any reviews. Should I wait for a year or so until there is more choice for a budget of about £35,000 and the charging infrastructure is more developed? I'm happy to wait if there is something good on the horizon.
Asked on 9 December 2021 by R Jones
Answered by
Russell Campbell
I think you might be referring to the Toyota bZ4X: www.toyota.co.uk/world-of-toyota/bz4x/
We've yet to drive it, so can't really offer an opinion.
In meantime, we would recommend the Skoda Enyaq. It's comfortable, easy to drive, practical and keenly priced – you'll pick up a new model on your budget. Or wait a year and make a significant saving.
The infrastructure depends a lot on where you live. In London, there a lots of chargers which makes running an EV a relatively pain-free experience. Other areas won't be so well catered for so it's worth doing your research. Having somewhere to charge the car at home makes a big difference – it's more convenient but will also save you money compared to using a public charger – you can't beat having a full charge every time you leave the house. If you do regular longer journeys – over 150 miles, say – I would research what chargers would be available on your route.
The longer you leave your switch to a BEV in most cases, the better the infrastructure will be.
We've yet to drive it, so can't really offer an opinion.
In meantime, we would recommend the Skoda Enyaq. It's comfortable, easy to drive, practical and keenly priced – you'll pick up a new model on your budget. Or wait a year and make a significant saving.
The infrastructure depends a lot on where you live. In London, there a lots of chargers which makes running an EV a relatively pain-free experience. Other areas won't be so well catered for so it's worth doing your research. Having somewhere to charge the car at home makes a big difference – it's more convenient but will also save you money compared to using a public charger – you can't beat having a full charge every time you leave the house. If you do regular longer journeys – over 150 miles, say – I would research what chargers would be available on your route.
The longer you leave your switch to a BEV in most cases, the better the infrastructure will be.
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