Biggest mistake I made was buying a hybrid car. Great to begin with but within three years the battery side of the hybrid was letting it down. Fortunate enough to sell it on to replace it with a diesel.
I am heavily into off grid DIY solar with LifePo4 but no way interested in Lithium Ion batteries. It's a learning curve, learning from the internet and wisdom of others. Lithium phosphate batteries have their place in this world for green home energy but don't feel the market is there for EV vehicles in general for another decade at least for many reasons.

Not a van but I've ordered a CUPRA FORMENTOR DSG (petrol version)as I just can't bring myself to bother with a fully electric vehicle at present.the infrastructure just isn't there yet.

It's getting delivered this coming  wednesday!can't wait!as I've been let down with the T-Roc I ordered(not even been built yet)...the cupra is cheaper and looks far more sporty and stylish 😎

Cheers for the pics, what's the general condition of the pole like? As in worn down sections? Can you post?

Quote from: Perfect Windows on May 15, 2024, 04:52:58 pm

Anyone have experience of running one and kitting it out for window cleaning?

Remember this? Specifically asking for lived experience. Note that I didn't ask this:

Quote from: Perfect Windows on May 15, 2024, 04:52:58 pm

Anyone have any unsubstantiated rumours they heard down the pub that they'd like to share?

Pretty much every opinion that's been shared in this thread has led me to more research. So when you told me the Luton fire was an EV problem, I looked. I found the facts behind the rumour and it turned out it wasn't true. Ditto with your repeated comments about fires. Data from a fleet company proved it to be incorrect.

So I am looking at both sides. That doesn't mean that all 'facts' presented are based in truth or that all opinions are equally valid. Lived experience and data are not equivalent to things a random on the internet heard from a mate.

I have a lot of respect for you, Vin and the way you analyse things; always have had.

15 years ago I would have been dead against an electric vehicle as the only experience I had was with the electric Berlingo Citroën bought out some 25 years ago.

I'm grateful to Soupy for reminding me about my dogmatic views back then. My stance has mellowed a little over the years as EV's have become more common.
Judging by the limited mileage you do and the issues we have with diesels doing low mileage with dpf filters, we do need to consider other possibilities. An EV is probably the best way forward for you, but it may not be for everyone.

As more and more cities are introducing low emission zones, businesses operating within the boundaries of these zones will be 'forced' to consider other options, whether they like it or not.

I'm perhaps a hypocrite because, reluctantly, I succumbed to buying a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery to replace my leisure battery. While I questioned my sanity to begin with, I'm falling in love with this technology. I haven't had to bench charge this battery in the last 3 months. In fact, I have had to switch off my b2b charger to drain the battery a little.

Would I consider an EV? No, but my remaining working life is now short, and we don't have an emission zone to contend with.
But if I was in your situation, it would certainly be a possibility.

What is the future of the EV market? Who knows!

Anyone have experience of running one and kitting it out for window cleaning?

Remember this? Specifically asking for lived experience. Note that I didn't ask this:

Anyone have any unsubstantiated rumours they heard down the pub that they'd like to share?

Pretty much every opinion that's been shared in this thread has led me to more research. So when you told me the Luton fire was an EV problem, I looked. I found the facts behind the rumour and it turned out it wasn't true. Ditto with your repeated comments about fires. Data from a fleet company proved it to be incorrect.

So I am looking at both sides. That doesn't mean that all 'facts' presented are based in truth or that all opinions are equally valid. Lived experience and data are not equivalent to things a random on the internet heard from a mate.

First thing they teach at Harvard is to look at both opinions. Businesses that only look at the leaders opinion usually go bust. Only need to look at the news where the Gov or business only focused on one opinion, Post Office and Blood scandal. I was working last Saturday extending the height of a fence and had to finish early due to heat. Went back next day to finish the other side and I realised I did last bit wrong. Realised it must have been the heat and couldn't think in a logical manner. Best businesses, leaders are ones that are flexible and are willing to licence to everyone.