@Glos Guy yes, my wife drives 2.5 miles each way to work 4x per week. All close family and majority of any shopping is within 5 mile radius. I have some hospital appointments 165 mile away, but with phone appointments, I usually only go twice per year now. Most of my trips beyond beyond the EV range have been to clear the bloody particulate filter (at least it seems like it) 🙂
Only thing that concerns me is how heavy footed my wife might be on the way to work (steep uphill) especially in winter (engine will be running for heat).
It will be a hassle charging after every journey (no outside charge point), but I’d do it knowing the cost saving.
@Oscarmax Good suggestions. I sat in the Prius and felt visibility wasn’t great and you sit very low, but I might have got used to it. My wife on the other hand, could not get in a position that would be safe in my opinion, never mind comfy.
I wondered how the sales were going with the Prius as people consider them taxis, but this car wasn’t that easy to get in out from and rear headroom is low. I was shocked when the salesman told me that they’d got the first one in about a year ago and only sold 2 (not to Motability).
The CHR is still a possibility. But when I compare it to the Sportage, with it’s £1,596 lower AP (I’d have to get Excel trim), I’m struggling to see where it betters the Sportage. Maybe slightly more fun to drive, but not sure if the seats would be as comfy. Also MUCH better mpg when battery is empty, by the sounds of it. But as I plan to charge car each day, I’d guess I wouldn’t use the engine to much anyway……although the CHR does have electric heat which means engine should stay off during winter.
Hmm think I need to organise a test drive.