yep i am thinking of going down the PHEV route BUT.......
3 years ago, we bought a Forester XT, top spec as all XT;s are. So much power, 237 bhp. Bought it mainly as we needed to tow 2 to 2 1/2 ton around and it does that easily. Downside, reg driving it does 35-38 mpg. We dont use it more than 3 times a week and then for only 20 miles ish max. Now have no need for that towing capability, but might occasionally need to pull 1/2-1 ton. Last year we had a 5.6kw solar array fitted but due to the ageing line/transformer, we are limited to exporting 3.6kw, so when it all nice and dandy, we have 2kw to use.....washing machine/dryer/kettle but most days its wasted....so would Mit PHEV fit the bill??
The 2013 Forester is worth maybe £10-£11k....so a 2014/2015 ish PHEV would fit us right yes.
Well I thought so until I started reading about the battery degradation etc. 25 miles range fine, 20 errrrr, 15 nah. So thats where we are now. Theres 3 for sale near me in Plympton. What should I be asking the dealer......and of course we all know that dealers can be a bit, ahem, evasive at times....Would they let me go for a 20 miles ev drive??? or what should I do..... TY
3 years ago, we bought a Forester XT, top spec as all XT;s are. So much power, 237 bhp. Bought it mainly as we needed to tow 2 to 2 1/2 ton around and it does that easily. Downside, reg driving it does 35-38 mpg. We dont use it more than 3 times a week and then for only 20 miles ish max. Now have no need for that towing capability, but might occasionally need to pull 1/2-1 ton. Last year we had a 5.6kw solar array fitted but due to the ageing line/transformer, we are limited to exporting 3.6kw, so when it all nice and dandy, we have 2kw to use.....washing machine/dryer/kettle but most days its wasted....so would Mit PHEV fit the bill??
The 2013 Forester is worth maybe £10-£11k....so a 2014/2015 ish PHEV would fit us right yes.
Well I thought so until I started reading about the battery degradation etc. 25 miles range fine, 20 errrrr, 15 nah. So thats where we are now. Theres 3 for sale near me in Plympton. What should I be asking the dealer......and of course we all know that dealers can be a bit, ahem, evasive at times....Would they let me go for a 20 miles ev drive??? or what should I do..... TY