Recent content by TC1978

I've never yet done this, not because I'm worried about the potential issues (as I hadn't read this thread!), but more because I'm not convinced it would give me any benefit. I don't live anywhere near any fast chargers, as the majority appear to be in motorway service stations and I live in a...

Correct. I heat mine on the timer for 20 minutes in the mornings before setting off, then crank the butt toaster and hand warmer when I get in it and don't touch the blowers until the fog gets quite bad, then tap a button to start the AC which is still in its 'normal' position (15-17 C) for 30...

I agree that it appears to be more prevalent in the PHEV than other cars, but disagree you need to run the ICE. Push the Eco button, set the aircon to 15-17 degrees C - NOT recirculating - and it'll clear in seconds and won't use the engine. The more I drive this car, the more I understand how...

Extra carrying capacity & soft-road capability? No, I don't. I did want a plug-in hybrid (I'm a company car driver), and the availability, price point and spec of the Outlander was why I bought one, plus I liked the looks. I can't deny that the space is useful, but only for very occasional...

Pancake nails it, although I don't have parking sensors (GX4H) so that's not an issue. EV button and increased range would be killer. I don't understand why the former wasn't put on the car, that and the better interior were the only advantages of the eTron when I test drove that. I dare say...

I don't disagree to any of those points with 'current view' eyes, but I look to the advancement in battery, EV uptake and charging technology in the past three years. Clearly there can't be exponential improvements forever, but three years ago CHaDEMO was not a thing, and the Nissan Leaf had...

Well, 'acceptable' is a bit of a subjective thing, isn't it. There's already an 'acceptable' pure EV which would suit my needs (couple hundred mile range, quick charging), I just don't have the money to spend on a Tesla. Is it that outrageous to think we might be closer to that in the mass...

No, I wouldn't have another but I had never planned on another - this was always my gateway for 3 years until pure EV range and charging infrastructure (hopefully) improves so I go for pure EV. There's very few things I don't like on the PHEV, that being said. The main one is, as expected, the...

Real world MPG I'm getting either infinity MPG or 30 - 35 MPG. My normal commute is 5 miles each way, and every few weeks I need to drive up to Lancashire and back (I live in Suffolk). So, full electric days or big humps up the motorway. I get just over 300 miles on a tank, which is handy as...

Thanks folks. I wonder if I can get the grant to get another fitted? I think Renault underwrite the Zoe charger totally. Merry Xmas

And my apologies, I have searched! I have a PHEV, at last, and my wife has ordered a Renault Zoe, which is coming in March. Renault install a dedicated charge point at your home as part of the (astonishingly good value) deal, is the charger cable the same type as the PHEV (i.e. can I use it as...

Dealer network was the only real 'minus' for me when choosing between this and another EV. I absolutely take the point that they're growing faster than they perhaps anticipated, but considering the PHEV commands relatively big money, my local dealership wasn't great when it came to sales (name...

Looks great, I've been coveting the silver ones so far in this thread but now I'm glad I chose Orient Red (at the dealership now, for some reason they're suggesting a 6th January delivery, must be some Xmas party), thanks for posting!

Hello Anglo Saxons! Picking up my Orient Red 2016 GX4H around Xmas, all being well. Don't see many of these around these parts (Ipswich area)....

I've had good and bad experiences with TPMS over the years, bad is with an old Lexus where the previous owner had changed tyres and not kept the valve sensors :roll: , but good with a barge BMW which has run flats - I would ALWAYS have TPMS for run flats, you just can't very easily see or feel...