Hi Glos Guy, many thanks for taking time to give a very thorough answer, it’s much appreciated. I don’t think I’ll bother looking at any plug ins. Whilst most of my journeys are local and less than 30 miles, I do 2 or 3 longer 100 mile trips a month in summer. I’m in a hybrid Kia Niro at present with a 1.6 petrol engine. Worst mpg in winter around town is 50 and 60 in summer. 5 to 10 mpg more on a run. I would get another Niro , EV or Hybrid but I’m finding it difficult getting in and out now , so wanted something bigger. As we’re being pushed towards EVs on Motability, that’s why Ive tested, Enyaq, Ioniq5 and VW id4. Ive found them all clunky and jolting over bumps because of battery weight and stiff suspension. I previously had , Alhambra, Sharan vehicles, with poorish mpg but comfort. Ive exhausted my search on Motability so am unsure what I will do. Thanks again, Regards, wonky
The Tucson PHEV is available in 2wd and will return better economy than the traditional 4wd version we have. My long term average is hovering around 60ishmpg, which comprises monthly of around 400 miles locally within battery range during schoolterm, 340 – 375mile journey every three weeks depending on family I’m visiting and trips out during summer months. Which breaks down since ownership as an average of 85mpg locally and 44mpg on longer trips.
Try an EV with softer suspension 🙂
