Battery size: 73kWh
Max charge rate: 160kW
Range: 326 miles
Efficiency rating: C
Real world miles per kWh: 2.8
Drive modes - pretty standard stuff. You have Sport, which so far I haven’t used because it’ll affect range. Normal, which is my ‘go-to’ mode. Eco, which I have used more than I thought I would to try make the most out of the battery. It has a decent amount of oomph, with 210hp - that’ll do. Doesn’t need to be any faster than that, I haven’t really felt the urge to floor it. It's not that type of car.
Charging speeds - well, they are decent. 160kw rapid offically, but that generally means about 100kW in the real world most of the time. I'm not sure it that's the fault of the car or the chargers.
I mostly charge at home on my 7kw wall box and so far its been smoooooth sailing on that front. It can reach 11kw if you have the right charger at the office or in public points.
So far, i’d like to say I’m impressed. I am in terms of styling, comfort, space (the panny roof really helps it feel airy in the cabin), but I’m not in terms of the battery. I think I need to approach this by ignoring the numbers they claim. Expect 250 instead of 326miles. Prep for that and we’re onto a winner I think.
One the next update I’ll get into the nitty gritty of what it’s actually like to drive. Meanwhile, stay warm.
Signed - Nicola and Chonk.
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