Hi Folks,
Maybe this has been discussed but I said I would put up my details.
I'm looking at purchasing a PHEV for my wife and myself at the weekends.
We want a bigger vehicle for the dropping kids to the creche/childminder and all the cr#p they have at the weekends etc. Buggies/bikes etc
Also it would be nice to have a bigger vehicle
I have spotted and test drove a car already in Ireland:
Year: 2015
Spec: GX 4HS
Country of Origin: UK Import
Warranty: 2 years (Mitsubishi Cover)
My wife has to test drive it yet.
Weekday Commute:
She has a daily commute of 20km (10 out and 10 back) - 100Km a week
So I'm thinking this car is ideal, as She can charge at home every 2nd night.
I have an outside 3 pin plug already on the house, so not thinking of getting a charger outlet fitted. it takes 8hrs correct?
Cost of my unit rate is €0.19
What would be the cost to charge from flat per charge?
Weekends:
On the weekends, it will be city driving mostly (20K a day) with every month a trip of 114Km each way (90Km motorway driving).
Quick Charge Point Available here for free (80%) and possibly overnight free at the end point.
Summer time a trip of 70Km one way, every weekend with free charging there when in situ.
5-10km driving a day on the weekend. Beach/shops etc.
Prob no cost here also as charging is free.
Thoughts:
Im thinking its an ideal fit and the only major cost will be the long trip of 114km.
Buying the car:
What do i need to ask the dealer?
- Car watch outs
- Battery Query (Is there a test to check the battery or cert
- Servicing (what is the recomended service interval and approx cost)
Sorry for the long detail but i think its an ideal suit for us.
I've seen lots on conserving Battery but it looks like i should be ok.
Any thoughts comments would be great.
Will