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The day today reality for me is sometimes I swerve if it’s safe, if it’s not I take the hit – I am even more conscious of cyclists now who may swerve to avoid a pothole and being flung off – bottom line is, there are more layers of stuff to get right – sooner or later some of us won’t.
It saddens and angers me that often politics comes before common senseFIX THE HOLES !!!
Loads of potholes where I am too – they have become noticeable worse over the last few weeks with wet and cold weather – amazing how local authorities are quick to criticise , but appear to take very little responsibility for the state of the roads which is bound to increase accidents – the danger to cyclists and motorbikes is very real, especially at night – all those wanting to tick the cyclist box have recently gone very quite – too much talking and ticking and not enough action.
Nothing like a bit of deep purple – is it a speed king or just a highway star – okay so I’m showing my age and genre 🫤😳😂
My Skoda app has its own map including various features that I have found very helpful.
The map I have found to be very useful especially for very good updates on road works holdups etc on route – it is as close to real time as I have experienced – used to use google maps – then as Apple improved I moved onto that as I use Apple car play anyway – but the Skoda app map in my opinion trumps the lot – very good on most occasions on recommendations for change of route for holdups etc – never going to be as good as local knowledge but not bad at all.Suggests charging points on route and assists with turning on preconditioning for more efficient charging – great on cold or hot days.
This is used when I make 250 mile + trips and what a reasonable range in battery on arrival – dosnt happen often – 3 or 4 times a year, but useful.Yep in most instances within the first few hundred yards it readjusts to a more realistic mileage – but warming and defrosting whilst plugged in gives a closer indication of the outcome when actually driving.
Hi Joss – being on the Motability scheme makes the decision as to EV or not too EV so much easier – far less risk involved – the scheme takes almost all of the risk out of it.
But if I were still working- using the car most days – taking kids to school and weekend clubs and my wife and I both needed cars – which we did – so many more variables to ponder – but the biggest I suspect for most people at the moment is the lack of trust in government and what they will about turn or change next – this is not about politics – but it is about being able to plan ahead and have some belief in what is being promised – ie more on street and motorway charging points at a sensible cost – not suddenly slapping tracking and pay per mile on new or current EVs
So many people I suspect are very much – let’s just wait and see stage.
Interesting do you think the X two motors makes more of a % drop difference that one or is the % the same overall.
For the record if the Elriq had been an X at the right price – I would have had the reassurance of X over any slight battery range difference.
I will do my best to answer your questions as honestly as I can based on my limited winter experience of the Elroq – took delivery end of July.
If I am going out on a frosty morning I will always bring cabin up to 19c and defrost windows and mirrors – then put a/c on low to prevent any steaming up – this will use battery if not plugged in and effect range before getting in car.If I then continue with a/c on medium the range will be lowered and I will see it in real time – rough guide -10 – 20%.
however if I were going on a long journey in below freezing temperatures – would do all defrosting etc whilst plugged in – on commencing journey would have heated seats on a/c off and fan on low – not for any mile saving masochistic reasons , but because for the first 30mins – 60mins this works – I would expect a drop of 5-10%.My previous EV was a Kona and ticked many of the same boxes – but where the Elroq 85 differs is its speed of charging – so occasional expensive on the go charging for speed and convenience, for me is acceptable.
The Elroq for me is still a learning experience – I am in my seventies and don’t do a high mileage – shopping, gym and visiting family are my main destinations.
I am very pleased with the car – it just has kit that is practical mainly non gymicy and just works – reminds me of old Volvo’s.Hope this gives some insight 👍
When I took screenshot it was -4c.
Currently it is -2c and unplugged – from the recent screenshot you can see it has increased slightly just with the difference of +2c – with pre conditioning I would expect it to add 20 mls – next time I charge and pre conditioning whilst plugged in I will take shots before and after.
Kdwolf – I was going to plug the car in later as it was getting low – will set to charge to 80% on smart charge ie off peak OVO decided by 9 am tomorrow – will try to remember and let you know what the figures are if that comparison helps!
Hi all – I have my second EV – Elroq 85 Sportline Maxx – ordered 2nd quarter 2025 collected end of July – no longer on scheme but hopefully will return.
EV’s work for me – I have a drive and so charging for me is easy.
My reason for this post a simple fact
This morning around 8 am outside temp -4 c checked car range out of curiosity
Battery Range 56% – 143 miles and yes I did get in a very cold car as if I was about to drive so figures were an accurate current approximation.If I were really going for a drive I would have defrosted from app – usually 15 mins to do a good job of 19 in cabin and totally clear screens and mirrors – and if I wanted to have maxed range it would have been plugged in charged to max then defrost just before needing car – therefore not using any battery.
Because of my mobility issues this is a huge help for me on cold frosty mornings – I really did struggle this morning to get into a cold car and check this but I wanted to be sure of my stats.
My point – don’t have a closed mind to EVs – do your research with an open mind – not one that has already decided – you might be surprised!!
I agree with Glos Guy – only part of the equation – time spent charging and the lack of flexibility that can become fundamental annoyances are in my opinion a big consideration.
I regularly top my EV up to 80% which even on a cold day like today can give me 200 plus miles – having a large family – I like to know if needed I can be on my way at a drop of a hat. It’s not just knowing I can it is also the peace of mind – I am in my seventies but still like to have that flexibility for the unexpected.
In my case the word flexible is unfortunate – I wish 😂The Elroq would tick all your boxes – unfortunately does not appear to be back on the scheme yet – but a word of caution – I have the 85 sportline with the maxx – ordered second quarter – got it end of July – lovely car, but the sportline suspension would be no good for you – holds the road brilliantly for it’s weight, but you will feel the bumps – so edition or the added suspension pack.
The only extras I have ever bought are carpets and that was at least 4 cars back.
My understanding is the Enyaq and Elroq are very similar ie share the same wheel base – the Elroq just more chopped off at boot – but if you go sportline do make sure you test that model – when I test drove it was the edition – so the harshness of the sportline suspension was a surprise – for most roads it is fine, but local potholes and low drain covers where roads have been retarmaced you will definitely feel – good luck with your search – is it this quarter you swop?
Yes I am that EV enthusiast, but like many have said, if I couldn’t charge at home I wouldn’t entertain it.
I am on my second EV but before that I had a Toyota Prius PHEV and it was great.
So maybe the halfway house of a PHEV is the sweet spot for you – I cannot pretend to have done any in depth research recently but I understand many now can do in access of 40 miles on battery before the engine cuts in.
I often went on journeys in access of 200 miles and would charge the battery from the engine on the motorway to have a full battery for towns and villages that made driving easier and smoother – this way you would have the convenience of EV power and the backup and flexibility of an engine.
Like I say I haven’t done any recent research of options and costs of PHEVs on the scheme – but maybe worth a look – good luck and a happy new year to all.
I find the whole thing a nod to political pressure – I am on my 7th Motability vehicle, a Skoda and the one I least liked, BMW X1.
I suspect the vast majority choose our cars based on our mobility needs, height size ride etc and the best value that tick those personal boxes for the quarter we swop.
Motability is an easy target – if there are people who are playing the system ( I have no opinion on that as frankly I don’t know) but if it is the case then it is the people who assess and make the decisions of who gets what – not Motability – they are just allocating based on those decisions.
I am fortunate as I swopped my car for the Skoda end of July – for those of you who are swoping this quarter or next I wish you well, the uncertainty is very unfair based on – it seems to me – political pressure.
I tend to agree with a lot of what has been said – if you regularly do long journeys towards the end of your range and you live in the north of the UK possibly worth it – but I think as a generalisation the speed you can charge at when out and about is more important – my Elroq is 175 and is noticeably quicker and useful than the Kona I had previously – pre conditioning a car before a long journey for hot or cold conditions allows for low fan and a/c off – a/c saps power just about more than anything else – so heated seats is also worth considering.
It is a different way of thinking with an EV, but I have never regretted moving away from petrol !!
A few years ago i got a ticket for having my badge in the wrong way – i had taken it out to show at bridge when crossing into Wales – my wife put it back in for me as i was then driving – next time i used it back home i didnt notice it was the wrong way around ie showing my mug shot – i explained the position and they let me off – so on that occasion common sense applied.
Thanks for reply fwippers.
Pleased you are enjoying your Enyaq – yep I think we both hit the sweet spot in the second quarter – take care and enjoy 👍Hi All
Just been looking at Motability car choices that are EV and 350 miles plus.
It made me realise how fortunate I was to be able to choose in the second quarter – luck of the draw I know – but if it were this quarter I would be considering the Enyaq or hanging on to the Kona for a little longer.
Sadly choices appear to have gone down whilst prices have gone up.Still loving the Elroq – it reminds me of the 3 Volvo I had years ago – so many smart touches that just work.
I hope the rest of you who were fortunate enough to acquire an Elroq are enjoying the car equally as much too.
Apologies if this sounds smug – hhmm – maybe a little 😂👍As the Elroq is no longer on the scheme and we have no idea when it might return I have been in no rush to say this – however I would advise anyone with back issues, driver or passenger to test drive the sportline to check it is suitable – don’t just drive the Edition and assume it will drive the same.
As the name implies the sportline is great at holding the road for such a heavy SUV – but you will feel every bump in the road – as previously said I am in Cornwall at the moment and appreciate its direct steering and road hugging, especially on the many narrow twisting back roads lined with trees restricting the view of the road ahead.
Turning circle is brilliant for weaving in and out of traffic and tight parking.
If there aren’t any available disabled bays I street park as I need to open the door fully to enter and get out – the doors open really wide – another bonus for me.
Enjoy your Elroqs 😁👍Hi Sigma – the HUD is a definite improvement on the Kona – although to be fair the Kona display was possibly sharper – I haven’t driven that often at night – but the HUD is not that easy to see – can appear blurry – you can increase the brightness which I suspect would improve it but then might be too bright during daylight – I intend to experiment and find the sweet spot – I am 6ft my wife about 5ft 4 – she does not need to adjust the HUD – she couldn’t see it in the Kona – only drives occasionally so never bothered to adjust it.
Im sure you too will enjoy the Elroq over the Kona amazing how technology moves on in three years. 😁👍Yesterday I drove from Surrey to Cornwall – just under 260 miles – in normal mode not economy – but in B drive.
My driving style normal ie 70 when I could – traffic was heavy but moving well – music and A/C on. The first 60 miles was showing 3.7 kWh equating to 285 mile range – I turned A/C off for next 50 miles – went up to 3.9 ie 300 range – once past Exeter and on the A30 I encountered mist and light rain – back on with A/C to keep screen clear.
Stopped at Bodmin retail park to top battery up to 90% – took 25 minutes at 71p per kWh – there were two two separate charging stations about 100m apart but over 20 charging points up to 400 speed but mostly 350 – would go there again – not the cheapest but quick and convenient and not likely to have to wait.
Completed rest of journey and averaged 3.8 overall – equals 293 range.
Very pleased with car used the Skoda navigation system that I am beginning to prefer over the Apple Maps – the HUD I also find extremely useful.I hope the rest of you are enjoying your Elroq. 😁👍
The other thing I have found is it recognising speed limits – my daughter lives towards London in a 20 mph zone – the way there involves M3 so 70 50 40 then 20 mph zone- when the ACC is on it recognises and adjusts accordingly – however – on occasion on the motorway in built up areas it has detected speed limits off the motorway and used that – a bit disconcerting the first time 😂 – so I limit its use to long motorway journeys and for the 20 mph limits.
The way I unlock and lock is – hand around handle wait for noise and open – to close – back of fingers on outside of handle and wait for mirror to close as an indication of locking. I keep my key in a faraday pouch so need to be within a metre – again I think the safer option.
The lock and unlock button in the middle of buttons under the iPad style screen I also find useful – if my wife has popped into the shops and I’m waiting but on my phone I definitely lock it – sad world but the safe option.
Don’t pretend to be any sort of expert but if I can help with anything feel free to ask – not promising I will know the answer but I might.
Have you played with the parking memory yet?
