EV and Petrol cars
The Club Magazine seems to major on the benefits of electric vehicles. Petrol and diesel cars will go on for the near and medium future. Plus they are cheaper in the main and don't need a charger infrastructure that we will not get for many years perhaps even decades. Should they test a reasonable priced non EV each at least every other issue?
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It might depend whether there are are non EV models available for testing? Generally magazines test the latest models rather than existing ones unless there has been a particular upgrade. Whilst an EV might not be everyone's choice for towing I expect there is a degree of curiosity on how they perform be that to either rule them out as a future towcar or perhaps persuade someone to seriously consider one. Perhaps we will have to wait for future magazine editions so see if they do as you suggest. I think the likes of "Tow Car of the Year" is likely to have a mix.
David
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LPC, did you know you can visit all reviews of TCOTY entries HERE? It may be of use if someone's looking for an existing model and may avoid going over old ground by repeating tests.
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I suspect EVs are being pushed by the manufacturers trying to shift stocks. IMO they are not really relevant as a serious towcar as yet. when the next generation of higher energy density batteries come along and the infrastructure improves then maybe.
I note that significant discounts are now available on EVs plus also depreciation seems high. For example a new Polestar2 4wd long range is bordering on +£50K, a 2yr old similar spec 7000 mile one on Autotrader is £27K. new price was £49900 in 2022 Thats serious depreciation even by ICE standards.
I wonder why this is, maybe the fall off in new demand or concerns about second hand EVs?
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