I believe BMW said it was the Neue Klasse i3 sedan that would start in the 50s (back in the days before the admin's threatned 25% tariff, that is).
I know you are waiting patiently for 2028, but for others get your pre-order in early and delivery should be by Christmas (late 2026)...I think this is going to be a good seller for Volvo.
If I do go with this vehicle, it would be the long range version of it, which won’t be available until some time next year.
New here on the forum. I am in same boat, got a call from the dealer that we could order the p6 and p10, but while tempting to get the car in November, I really wanted to p12 because of range. Unfortunately, ordering is only later this year, and likely delivery before June 2027. My current EV lease is up by November this year.
I've ordered the Volvo EX60 P10 Plus, and the BMW IX3. To get similar prices I had to scale down the BMW (no glass roof, no HUD). The P10 gets over 500 km, so that's not bad, and my long trip days are limited. The P12 will probably be a little too pricey for me. The P10 and IX3 came in around $81,000 including fees and delivery. I'm leaning toward the P10, mainly for safety features and drive suspension adjustments (adjustable air shocks), the IX3 doesn't offer that. The set belts in the P10 will pretense if a collision is anticipated from the sensors, and the belts will pretense according the to weight and position of the occupant; and if a rear collision is anticipated, I believe the head rests will move up to prevent whiplash. Also if stopped, the breaks are applied, and since this car weighs 3 tons, not much is going to move it. Even the rear headrests are powered, and can be lowered to improve visibility. It also has a very quiet interior, with active noise cancellation. Better than the IX3. The 2 things going for the IX3 are drive handling and longer range, and I think the assisted driving is a little better too. Neither one offers many buttons unfortunately, as the screens are used for just about everything, damn Tesla for starting that.
Wow, they both sound like a significant upgrade from your last EV ride.
That's a date!! I don't charge there anymore, I use at home charging mainly. My current Kia EV6 (traded in the Kona) has 800v charging, and we have a cottage up by Spider lake, so when we are up there we charge at the new gas station at horne lake and the highway. They are 800v chargers and they are based on time used. So my car will charge at 110-120 kw, and the price ends up being cheaper than charging at home!!! Other 400v cars usually get only 40-60kw. They will eventually switch to per kw rates, but until then, I will keep using them. The EX60 also has 800v charging and vehicle to load like I have now. Do you have an Ioniq5 now? If so you could try charging there to see what you can get. They are chargpoint chargers.Wow, they both sound like a significant upgrade from your last EV ride.
When you do receive either one, it will be a pleasure to see it in person. Perhaps at that old BC Hydro setup we shared charging a few years back in Nanaimo (Superstore). They now have upgraded as well offering NACS 180kW, as you are probably aware.
PS: I recently upgraded as well, never did get that I5 back in 23.
I haven't charged there (Superstore) in years, although still have the RFID and phone app.
I do have a Chargepoint RFID, again haven't used it in years, maybe load the app. I guess this will be a good place to see if it works.
Dealer smashed up my Ioniq 5 back in '23, totalled (no discontent intended-USA) the whole side when the detail guy (friend of mine's son) accidentally drove into some wall. He still has his job thankfully, it's the first and last time that happened. I am not unhappy about it, better improvements in the EV now.
Yeah that's the gas station. Even with slower charging cars they are cheap compared to others. I use a chargepoint card, it works every time, but I see others using the app and having problems connecting sometimes. My cost there works out to about 10.5 cents per kwh (charging over 110 KW). Compared to 39 cents at BCHydro, and over 50 cents at some chargers. I make sure I precondition the battery though in winter. Since it is a time charge, you want the fastest charge right away, and I stop it immediately when it slows down around 80%.I haven't charged there (Superstore) in years, although still have the RFID and phone app.
I guess ~2 years free DC charging at Hyundai Nanaimo has spoiled me.
Once I charged at Tesla (using adaptor) just to try it out and it cost me around $6... I was feeling rich that weekend.
Is this the place Spider Lake you mentioned? last time was years ago lake w/the kids (fun times) Kwalikum Crossing Petro Canada | Qualicum Beach, BC | EV Station
My budget could probably manage that amount.
I do have a Chargepoint RFID, again haven't used it in years, maybe load the app. I guess this will be a good place to see if it works.
Heard Chargepoint applies a surcharge (couple of bucks?) these days, better come equipped I surmise.
Dealer smashed up my Ioniq 5 back in '23, totalled (no discontent intended-USA) the whole side when the detail guy (friend of mine's son) accidentally drove into some wall. He still has his job thankfully, it's the first and last time that happened. I am not unhappy about it, better improvements in the EV now.
Ferg ( the sales person) I had known for years offered me $1K off a new Kona so I applied it a couple of years later on another Kona N EV... We still joke about it.
I did leave a green highlighted link in the previous post, but here is another one new Ioniq 5 (click on it)- new format.
BTW I am super happy with this new EV, so many details...soft material inside everywhere and the ride is awesome, love the AWD.
I'll shut up now, couple of beers hard to stop keyboarding, cheers...Ed
Sorry fellow members...drifted a little off topic