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Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 02/10/2023

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Apparently the problem of rubber from tyres is worse with EVs than it is with conventional cars, as they tend to be heavier and have bigger tyres. I do about 5,000 miles a year these days, less than half what I used to, especially when I was still working.

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Quote: Originally posted by 664DaveS on 05/10/2023

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I wouldn't consider an ev at the moment as they are too expensive and most won't tow our van.
We just changed our diesel Santa Fe for a self charging hybrid Tucson.
We couldn't get a diesel and the Santa Fe hybrids are a bit pricey!
The Tucson will pull 1650 kg , more than our van. It's a bit smaller but more than large enough for 2.
With 230 hp it certainly goes well. It is 6 speed automatic.
Economy solo 45 to 50 mpg towing 25. Only one tow so far. It will get better with more mileage. So similar to the diesel.
The handbook says not to tow until it has done 1200 miles, which we did.

It's under £40 k so lower VED too.
The self charging Tucson has an extra 30hp but can only tow 1350kg! Plus its more expensive.
My wife popped to the shops the other day and said it was in EV mode most of the way! Very quiet but it beeps when reversing.
The dealer ordered us a spare wheel and tools which fit in the well under the boot floor. It had a plastic oddments tray there which lifts out.
It's a full size steel with jack.
So far pretty pleased with it.

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