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MFillingham
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    Driving an EV is easy.  It’ll take a bit of getting used to, mostly because they accelerate a good deal better than ICE.  If you’ve experience of driving an automatic, you’ll get used tot he lack of gears quite quickly.  Regen can be a major difference to start with, I’d suggest starting with it low and turn it up as you feel more comfortable.

     

    I’d also strongly suggest taking a lot of time to get used to the car.  There’s no point in getting a car that was fantastic initially because it’s a newer car than you’re used to or because it’s smoother than the old car.  You need to get through the novelty and start to nitpick to really understand whether it’s something you’re truly comfortable with for the next 3 years.

     

    As for driving an EV, I’ve started and others have contributed to this thread: https://forum.whichmobilitycar.co.uk/forums/topic/ev-hints-and-tips/   give it a read and you’ll get some insights.

    Some more threads for reading, if you’re bored.

    BEV purchasing process, including charger install.

    Ownership of a Battery Electric Vehicle

     

    • This reply was modified 8 months, 2 weeks ago by MFillingham.

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