E-car that's not too big in size but has good height...any recommendations?

Del Boy · 18-11-2022 1:04am #1

My folks are looking to buy an e-car. Currently driving vw golf. Looking for something not much bigger but that will give better height from the ground. Golf too low as they are getting older. The ID 4 is too big. Any suggestions. Thanks

mailforkev · 18-11-2022 1:19am

Hyundai Kona, electric versions of Peugeot 2008, Opel Mokka?

Black_Knight · 18-11-2022 8:14am

Kia e soul?

Patser · 18-11-2022 8:37am

BMW i3 is quite high, and seats seat well up. My In Laws actually have a bit of trouble getting in, although they are getting fairly elderly now.

Small, nippy, high and very, very easy to drive and park

GerardKeating · 18-11-2022 9:06am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058272247/e-car-thats-not-too-big-in-size-but-has-good-height-any-recommendations

Have you/they consider the Citroën Ë-Berlingo ?

Gumbo · 18-11-2022 9:13am

What is their budget and range requirements?

Boardnashea · 18-11-2022 9:28am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119888643#Comment_119888643

I was hoping this would be available soon. Pictures on their website show it pulling a light trailer? Is this an option?

I like the range simulator on their web. Driving style, outside temp, speed etc.

the_amazing_raisin · 18-11-2022 1:01pm

Maybe an ID.3? It's golf sized but the seats are a little higher up

Mr Q · 18-11-2022 1:14pm

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I think that is a good call. I have an ID.3 and you sit a lot higher than in a Golf, had a loaner Golf recently and it is very noticeable.

Fingleberries · 18-11-2022 1:20pm

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I'd have to agree for about the same footprint as a golf (a little longer), in the id.3 you get a higher seated position and more boot space. (Or for the same car with a little more styling, the Cupra Born)

eagerv · 18-11-2022 1:37pm

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ID.3. Similar size to Golf but taller, may be handy if they are already with VW. Or BMW i3. Similar easy entry/exit due to height

DaveyDave · 18-11-2022 3:02pm

Another vote for the ID.3. I have a Cupra Born which is the same car and the seats are higher than a Golf.

The height comes from the batteries under the floor so the floor is raised. That means you sit into it rather than falling into a lower seating position of a Golf. Similar to a crossover but without the weird upright seating position and crappy handling.

Del Boy · 18-11-2022 6:05pm

Thanks for all the replies. Given they are VW fans the ID 3 or Cupra might be suitable. I personally think the ID3 looks like the front is missing. Very short to front. I think the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is best but is it much bigger than the ID3 or Cupra.

Drove a petrol Kona last year. They didn't much like it.

eagerv · 18-11-2022 7:12pm

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The windscreen is very far forward and slanted which means the bonnet is small. The driving position is similar distance from front of car as a golf or similar. I like the space it gives..

Fingleberries · 18-11-2022 7:23pm

Yeah, even though their more or less the same car, the Cupra Born has a nicer front than the id3, in my opinion.

the_amazing_raisin · 18-11-2022 7:59pm

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I rate them about the same, they're going for different looks and both do well

I think the Born interior looks a lot better though

eagerv · 18-11-2022 8:31pm

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I prefer the exterior of the ID3 but then I always prefer understated looks. Think the Born is a bit too fussy for my liking.

Agree the interior looks better on the Born but for its price point at the time I was more than happy with my base ID3.

Thought the VW screen was a little simpler and easier to use but probably only a matter of getting used to the Born.

Both are a great package imo. Whichever you prefer.

DaveyDave · 18-11-2022 10:59pm

Yeah that Born screen is a bit busy but it's easy enough to setup the home screen tiles and the shortcuts on the bottom of the screen as needed, fortunately it's easy to go back and forth between stuff. I don't think I've needed to go through any menus since I got everything setup.

Patser · 19-11-2022 7:19am

If you're talking Born/id3 then look at the MG4 - is almost identical in size and shape, but €10,000 cheaper and getting great reviews.

But I'd think of all these 3 as low, normal height seating

Tesla Model Y has had a big price reduction in Ireland (same price as a Model 3 now) and that's a high seated car.

Again, without any idea of budget, range requirements hard to give advice

DaveyDave · 19-11-2022 2:59pm

Rough numbers, taking the height of the car minus the head room measurements the Golf seat is 47.3cm off the ground while the ID.3 is 54.4cm and the Born height is 51.6cm. It's a night and day difference any time I go between the Born and Golf.

For comparison the Model Y has a seat height of 58cm. MG don't list headroom for the MG4 but it's 4cm less height than the Born so could have a lower seating position.

Not sure about the ID.3 but the Cupra Born doesn't have the adjustable boot floor that the Golf has as standard, if they find that extra height useful they'll want to spec the Cargo Pack which also includes the 3 pin plug.

fafy · 19-11-2022 3:46pm

In this case, practicality for them, is #1, so spend an afternoon going around, and get them to sit into a few of the models mentioned.

For whats its worth i believe the BMW i3, has a higher seat position, then the ID3.

eagerv · 20-11-2022 11:38am

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I used to find my previous ID.3 was a straight in and out car if you know what I mean. ie not up or down. Very easy in and out. Similar to my wife’s Ioniq 5. Much easier than for example Golf or my present Model 3. (Not that it worries me). At least the Tesla has easy access.

Del Boy · 20-11-2022 1:07pm

Thanks again for replying. Max budget probably 50k. So not a Tesla.

E-car that's not too big in size but has good height...any recommendations?

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