Been a busy but very good boy

[Brettus]

Got my biggest gadget yet:

Got delivered late on Tuesday, been trying it out pretty intensively since then. 695 miles on the clock now and despite it having the range extender in I've used no fuel to cover those miles.
Less than £12 home electricity (the motorway chargers are currently still free so I've been making use of them wherever possible)

Loving the simplicity to driving, one pedal does it all pretty much and the silence is just bliss when trundling round.

I did have to make one slight addition as it is mine:

Seemed fitting

Anyways, must dash, trying to be more active again as things are settling down.

[andrewsmith]

Looks nice
I'll not start the electric car argument

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[Mr Speirs]

I'd love an electric car and this one made the most sense to me!
Can't afford one yet though.

Fair play mate, well jealous of that.

[Geodude]

Cool a 650cc twin Bmw disguised as a car

Quicker to 50mph than the current M3 though. No slouch.

[Sir Trev]

One came past me the other day while walking the dog. Odd noise, different to a Prius, made me turn and take a look. I think the old fella driving it was loving the attention personally so don't let it get to your head Brett!

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Brettus

Loving the simplicity to driving, one pedal does it all pretty much and the silence is just bliss when trundling round.

No brakes???

[Brettus]

Thanks guys, yes electric cars are definitely not for everyone (yet!) but this one fits my driving profile pretty closely so I don't have to make too many adjustments to my habits.

LP: there are brakes but you seldom have to use them (especially with the forward observation that comes with biking) the regenerative braking as you ease off the throttle is akin to V-Twin engine braking with a little finesse its very easy to keep a smooth drive without needing to use the brakes that don't give you any power back (but do definitely stop you quickly!)

Well designed in car stuff and remote apps are handy too to monitor charge and send destinations to the satnav (this is much handier than it first sounds)

The noise as Sir Trev points out is different, it whirrs up to speed and under deceleration but you barely hear from it. The range extender is barely audible under normal driving (it CAN get loud if you're making it work hard by having no battery at all and trying to drive fast) can't wait to try getting to Barnstaple in it adventure time hehe.

[BanannaMan]

Originally Posted by Brettus

LP: there are brakes but you seldom have to use them (especially with the forward observation that comes with biking) the regenerative braking as you ease off the throttle is akin to V-Twin engine braking with a little finesse its very easy to keep a smooth drive without needing to use the brakes that don't give you any power back (but do definitely stop you quickly!)

Interesting as I've heard some of the leccy bikes are like in nuetral when the throttle is let off.

Not a bad looker either.
Going to be a while before they make one to suit the terrain and distance I drive though.

genuine question -

Did you do the maths over say 3 years re the cost / benefit -

Given the 35k price tag I just cant make it stack up re a entry level 5 series not over 3 years anyway?

Interested in your reasoning for this over a standard motor

(doesn't help I live in the sticks and do 20k a year)