Simon B. Støvring
Currently in that phase of my car research where I’m obsessed with small cars. The Renault 5 and Mini Cooper SE have way more charm than most new EVs.
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Show threadJason NickelFeb 25

@simonbs I own a Renault 5 for a year now. It’s a fun little car with few quirks but still recommended. If you have questions, ask away.

The upcoming VW ID Polo looks very promising.

Show threadSimon B. StøvringFeb 25
@JasonNickel Thanks! I might take you up on that if I decide to go in this direction.
Show threadHelge HeßFeb 25
@simonbs @JasonNickel Battery capacity, or actually more importantly, charging speed, is an issue with most (all?) of the smaller cars. Because small unfortunately often means cost oriented. But if neither is an issue, go for it, I still like my Renault Zoe. It's zippy. I've been wondering whether I should replace it w/ an R5 (in part to get CarPlay).
Show threadSimon B. StøvringFeb 25
@helge @JasonNickel Indeed. It would be a second car to drive short trips and mostly charge at home.
Show threadHelge HeßFeb 25
@simonbs @JasonNickel That's what I do as well. The Zoe now only has a little over 100km range in winter, but that's still plenty for my commute and the ability to preheat/defrost the thing is chef's kiss. I found it unexpectedly spacious, both front and back, which I bet is the same for the R5, haven't tried it yet.
Show threadHelge HeßFeb 25
@simonbs @JasonNickel And I mean, honestly, what can beat a baguette holder 🥖 I shortly looked at the Mini's (the Countryman E) last year, the round display is super nice, but overall they seemed like a rather bad deal. Pricey for not that much beyond the round display.
Show threadBrendan ThompsonFeb 25
@helge @simonbs @JasonNickel I'd love one of these in my car! Always got time for a baguette! The lining on that car is lovely too
Show threadJason NickelFeb 25
@helge @simonbs It’s definitely more capable than it looks. Not a car for long rides but can easily do 260 km in Eco mode on the Autobahn in good weather. Below freezing though, more like 160.
Show threadHelge HeßFeb 25
@JasonNickel @simonbs What are the quirks?
Show threadJason NickelFeb 25

@helge @simonbs
- kinda ridiculous I can't fold down the front passenger seat to transport longer objects.
- battery status is not reliable in cold weather. I can arrive with 20% left and next day it's down to 15 or less. The ID3 I had before never did that.
- adaptive cruise control could react a bit quicker in stop and go traffic
- I sometimes hit the hazard light button with my knee
- Annoying blinker sound
- wireless charger is way underpowered

And some more

Show threadΛευτέρης Τ.Feb 25
@simonbs maybe a Hyundai ioniq 5/3?
Show threadSimon B. StøvringFeb 25
@lefteristrip23 I’m eyeing the Ioniq 5 for a primary car but we’ll need a second car. If the aioniq 3 was released around now, I’d probably be a good candidate for a second car. It’s intriguing.
Show threadΛευτέρης Τ.Feb 25
@simonbs internet says that it will be announced around April
Show threadjacobgormFeb 25
@simonbs I loved my BMW i3, if I had room in the garage I would buy a BMW i3s for keeping. It is the most advanced EV ever built
Show threadMichael EdlundFeb 26
@simonbs Is this gonna go like when you were looking for a small basic coffee machine? 😂
Show threadSimon B. StøvringFeb 26
@arcticleo Oh, no. The Internet remembers, doesn’t it? 😅
Show threadMichael EdlundFeb 26
@simonbs 😂👍
Show threadChris TurnerFeb 26
@simonbs Best friend and his wife got a used Mini Cooper a couple of years ago and they *love* it. It's a fun car.