diallo said: emma said: Gabriel said:
We own a Bolt EUV and love it, but for road trips, it’s a bit small, and the slow DC fast charging is a pain. We’re thinking of trading in our 10+ year old gas car and getting either a used ID.4 or maybe a new Equinox.
The issue is, the longer I wait, the less my current car is worth (about $5k now). It could also have some big issue soon that leaves me needing to buy something immediately, with no time to shop around. But if I wait, EV tech will be even better in my price range. I mean, the ID.4 Pro gets 10 more miles of range and 20KW faster charging every year!
On the flip side, if I trade it in now, at least I’ll get something for it, and I won’t be in a panic buying situation. I could even wait till the end of the year when dealers want to hit their sales goals and offer better deals. Plus, road trips will be more fun sooner.
So… do I trade in now and settle for last year’s EV tech for the next 10 years, or keep the gas car going a little longer and wait for the next wave of EVs?
I’ve seen the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 used for around $28k and the Ioniq 6 for $32k recently. These are award-winning cars and worth checking out.
I’ve had my Ioniq 5 for over two years, and the battery and charging system are still top-notch compared to most other EVs. This platform has aged really well, so if DC fast charging is a concern, these cars would be great used options.
Just make sure the model you buy has battery preconditioning if you live in a cold area.
Did you have to deal with the ICCU replacement?
Nope, I’ve been lucky so far. I’m at 63,000 kilometers and haven’t had any major issues. I did replace the original 12V battery with a better one, but that was no big deal.
Amelia said: diallo said: emma said: Gabriel said:
We own a Bolt EUV and love it, but for road trips, it’s a bit small, and the slow DC fast charging is a pain. We’re thinking of trading in our 10+ year old gas car and getting either a used ID.4 or maybe a new Equinox.
The issue is, the longer I wait, the less my current car is worth (about $5k now). It could also have some big issue soon that leaves me needing to buy something immediately, with no time to shop around. But if I wait, EV tech will be even better in my price range. I mean, the ID.4 Pro gets 10 more miles of range and 20KW faster charging every year!
On the flip side, if I trade it in now, at least I’ll get something for it, and I won’t be in a panic buying situation. I could even wait till the end of the year when dealers want to hit their sales goals and offer better deals. Plus, road trips will be more fun sooner.
So… do I trade in now and settle for last year’s EV tech for the next 10 years, or keep the gas car going a little longer and wait for the next wave of EVs?
I’ve seen the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 used for around $28k and the Ioniq 6 for $32k recently. These are award-winning cars and worth checking out.
I’ve had my Ioniq 5 for over two years, and the battery and charging system are still top-notch compared to most other EVs. This platform has aged really well, so if DC fast charging is a concern, these cars would be great used options.
Just make sure the model you buy has battery preconditioning if you live in a cold area.
Did you have to deal with the ICCU replacement?
Nope, I’ve been lucky so far. I’m at 63,000 kilometers and haven’t had any major issues. I did replace the original 12V battery with a better one, but that was no big deal.
I’m still on my original 12V in my Niro EV at 81k miles. Crazy!
Gabriel said:
We own a Bolt EUV and love it, but for road trips, it’s a bit small, and the slow DC fast charging is a pain. We’re thinking of trading in our 10+ year old gas car and getting either a used ID.4 or maybe a new Equinox.
The issue is, the longer I wait, the less my current car is worth (about $5k now). It could also have some big issue soon that leaves me needing to buy something immediately, with no time to shop around. But if I wait, EV tech will be even better in my price range. I mean, the ID.4 Pro gets 10 more miles of range and 20KW faster charging every year!
On the flip side, if I trade it in now, at least I’ll get something for it, and I won’t be in a panic buying situation. I could even wait till the end of the year when dealers want to hit their sales goals and offer better deals. Plus, road trips will be more fun sooner.
So… do I trade in now and settle for last year’s EV tech for the next 10 years, or keep the gas car going a little longer and wait for the next wave of EVs?
I’ve seen the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 used for around $28k and the Ioniq 6 for $32k recently. These are award-winning cars and worth checking out.
The EV6 is the only affordable EV in the top 10 fastest chargers that isn’t a Tesla. It’s likely due to the 800-volt system.
emma said: Gabriel said:
We own a Bolt EUV and love it, but for road trips, it’s a bit small, and the slow DC fast charging is a pain. We’re thinking of trading in our 10+ year old gas car and getting either a used ID.4 or maybe a new Equinox.
The issue is, the longer I wait, the less my current car is worth (about $5k now). It could also have some big issue soon that leaves me needing to buy something immediately, with no time to shop around. But if I wait, EV tech will be even better in my price range. I mean, the ID.4 Pro gets 10 more miles of range and 20KW faster charging every year!
On the flip side, if I trade it in now, at least I’ll get something for it, and I won’t be in a panic buying situation. I could even wait till the end of the year when dealers want to hit their sales goals and offer better deals. Plus, road trips will be more fun sooner.
So… do I trade in now and settle for last year’s EV tech for the next 10 years, or keep the gas car going a little longer and wait for the next wave of EVs?
I’ve seen the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 used for around $28k and the Ioniq 6 for $32k recently. These are award-winning cars and worth checking out.
The EV6 is the only affordable EV in the top 10 fastest chargers that isn’t a Tesla. It’s likely due to the 800-volt system.
emma said: Gabriel said:
We own a Bolt EUV and love it, but for road trips, it’s a bit small, and the slow DC fast charging is a pain. We’re thinking of trading in our 10+ year old gas car and getting either a used ID.4 or maybe a new Equinox.
The issue is, the longer I wait, the less my current car is worth (about $5k now). It could also have some big issue soon that leaves me needing to buy something immediately, with no time to shop around. But if I wait, EV tech will be even better in my price range. I mean, the ID.4 Pro gets 10 more miles of range and 20KW faster charging every year!
On the flip side, if I trade it in now, at least I’ll get something for it, and I won’t be in a panic buying situation. I could even wait till the end of the year when dealers want to hit their sales goals and offer better deals. Plus, road trips will be more fun sooner.
So… do I trade in now and settle for last year’s EV tech for the next 10 years, or keep the gas car going a little longer and wait for the next wave of EVs?
I’ve seen the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 used for around $28k and the Ioniq 6 for $32k recently. These are award-winning cars and worth checking out.
The EV6 is the only affordable EV in the top 10 fastest chargers that isn’t a Tesla. It’s likely due to the 800-volt system.
The 800V system is cool, but in real-world scenarios, it doesn’t make a massive difference unless you’re on a 350kW charger. On most Tesla Superchargers, the 800V system is limited to 97kW, while Teslas charge faster at 150kW or more without any issues. It’s an interesting time where the network matters more than the tech.