Love these Coast to Coast videos. Really gives a great sense of what you can expect from an EV on those more extreme journeys. Would love to see more of them please.
I would love to see a Malin head to Mizen head range test as that is probably the longest possible drive in Ireland. 600km’s on west coast or 660km’s via Dublin. West coast in particular would be interesting to see what charging infrastructure is available en route. Love the channel & keep up the good work Derek.
Thanks Bryan, sounds like a good idea. My Belmullet to Dun Laoghaire serves a purpose of visiting my parents too but I'd definitely like to to a Malin to Mizen too
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Hello! 😃 I choose the model "Feel". So I relinquished things like the head-up display. I ordered the "cold"-package with heated steering wheel, front chairs and front window, the proximity keyless system (super cool) and the backsight-camera. The colour is white (black door handles). Delivery will be in february. I hope, that I can backfit the car with the cordless charging for smartphones. It is not in the pack. And I want to change the rear turnlights, brake lights and reversing light into LED. That is a point, I can't understand: Why did they choose mostly normal lightbulbs at the back of the car? It is ridicolous for an EV of the year 2021.
Little information. How much kWh did you use and what was the power consumption, for example? I'm sure every current EV can do this trip if you recharge!
Just wondering if you did the test in eco mode? I saw another review where the car was retested in eco mode after a test in normal mode and for some reason the range in eco was considerably higher, some 30 miles more I think.
Would be good to know if you used e mode...? other videos online suggest e-C4 distance increases a lot. Would also be good if you were to prepare a summary at the end of these videos with your opinion on the Range available, otherwise we're just accompanying you on a dull drive ...?
Thanks for the question Tor. Unfortunately I didn't keep a detailed track when I started doing these. I now use as much information as the car gives me.
when you started from Belmullet you had 348k when you fueled up you had 16 left after fueling you had 236 and when you got to Dun Laoghaire you had 142k left how does that work out on consumption.? Finally Will you be dong a coast to coast in the Kona?
Sorry Robert. My earlier coast to coasts are not the most detailed. Moving forward I'm going to only report what the car tells me via the trip computer etc so Joe Public can figure it out instead of having to use a calculator. Have a look at the Mustang Mach-E Coast to Coast as an example
Not a great advertisement for the Citroen or Ireland's charging network. I think you glossed over that you couldn't charge in Longford. And arrived in Enfield with just 22km battery left. You were lucky that the DC car left quickly. Squeaky bum time! You've mentioned in over reviews that certain manufacturers are 'honest' with their ranges (Hyundai?) - can the same be said for the Citroen/Stellantis cars? (Disclosure: I've a deposit on the MG5 long range).
Thanks for the comment Shane. For sure, the range estimation on the Stellantis unit isnt great I knew in real world range test it's around 260km. I've mentioned before in my reviews of the e208, e2008, Opel e and Mokka e. The charging network dies need work but it's slowly happening. The Longford charger was already in use and there was another car waiting. I actually arrived with only 18km left as me mentioned in the film but started charging, it was already up to 22km! I've no real answer re honest range figures. They all use WLTP to rate the ranges. I've a video explaining that here. czcams.com/video/ISHSZR-MCSM/video.html. Good luck with the long range MG5. That will definitely do coast to coast without charging!
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Do you ever use the EasyGo fast chargers in Mullingar or Kinnegad, these would have also been on your route back? According to their map the one in Kinnegad has two CCS units.
Thanks for the question Paddy. No changing gears required 😉 I think you mean charging. Depends on the distance you're travelling and the size of the battery on your EV. 120km/h will reduce your range like a combustion engine but if your battery is big enough there's nothing to worry about.
Love these Coast to Coast videos. Really gives a great sense of what you can expect from an EV on those more extreme journeys. Would love to see more of them please.
Cheers for the comment Tony. You're wish is my command
Great video as an Ec4 owner myself it’s great to see other driver long drive and that it can be done. Without too much range anxiety. :)
For sure Hakima! Thanks for the comment
I would love to see a Malin head to Mizen head range test as that is probably the longest possible drive in Ireland. 600km’s on west coast or 660km’s via Dublin. West coast in particular would be interesting to see what charging infrastructure is available en route. Love the channel & keep up the good work Derek.
Thanks Bryan, sounds like a good idea. My Belmullet to Dun Laoghaire serves a purpose of visiting my parents too but I'd definitely like to to a Malin to Mizen too
i think you should do that test again in eco mode and record speed details
I think so too Gerry
Wonderful. I'm waitung for my e-C4 to be delivered. :-)
Thanks for the comment Roland. I'm very jealous. It's a great car. What colour options did you go for?
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Hello! 😃
I choose the model "Feel". So I relinquished things like the head-up display. I ordered the "cold"-package with heated steering wheel, front chairs and front window, the proximity keyless system (super cool) and the backsight-camera. The colour is white (black door handles).
Delivery will be in february.
I hope, that I can backfit the car with the cordless charging for smartphones. It is not in the pack.
And I want to change the rear turnlights, brake lights and reversing light into LED.
That is a point, I can't understand: Why did they choose mostly normal lightbulbs at the back of the car? It is ridicolous for an EV of the year 2021.
Hi. Good video. Did you drive in ECO mode? Apparantly that makes a huge difference on this car.
Thanks for the comment Keith. Unfortunately I didn't but I wish 8 did now as you're not the 1st to say it to me
Yes I’ve seen other reviews claim that the range increases by around 20-25 percent just by changing the mode!
Little information. How much kWh did you use and what was the power consumption, for example? I'm sure every current EV can do this trip if you recharge!
Absolutely agree. More information in futures videos I promise. All EVs can do all journeys, just length and number of charges required.
LOL YEAH. Such a pointless test.
You're a brave man!
Thanks for the comment and not really! It's only an electric car and lots of potential places to charge on the route. Hope you enjoyed the video
Just wondering if you did the test in eco mode? I saw another review where the car was retested in eco mode after a test in normal mode and for some reason the range in eco was considerably higher, some 30 miles more I think.
Thanks for the comment John. Unfortunately I didn't but I too have heard about this afterwards so will see if I can get it again and try in eco mode
Would be good to know if you used e mode...? other videos online suggest e-C4 distance increases a lot. Would also be good if you were to prepare a summary at the end of these videos with your opinion on the Range available, otherwise we're just accompanying you on a dull drive ...?
Thanks Jersey. Agree and will put together a summary moving forward
Hello, I'm just curious: what was the consumption that you had during the entire trip? :) Nice video!
Thanks for the question Tor. Unfortunately I didn't keep a detailed track when I started doing these. I now use as much information as the car gives me.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Thank you for the reply. It's all good mate! I was just curious ☺️
I personally have an ID.3 1st Max
Great car!
@@NevoEVReviewIreland yes. I love the seats especially in the Max. So comfortable! And little road noise too.
What speed were you travelling at? I'm interested in buying an ec4. If you drive under 60mph can you achieve 150/160 mile range with it?
Around 100kmph and yes, at the speed you quoted you should easily get the range you need. Can you arrange a longer test-drive from a dealer?
when you started from Belmullet you had 348k when you fueled up you had 16 left after fueling you had 236 and when you got to Dun Laoghaire you had 142k left how does that work out on consumption.? Finally Will you be dong a coast to coast in the Kona?
Sorry Robert. My earlier coast to coasts are not the most detailed. Moving forward I'm going to only report what the car tells me via the trip computer etc so Joe Public can figure it out instead of having to use a calculator. Have a look at the Mustang Mach-E Coast to Coast as an example
Not a great advertisement for the Citroen or Ireland's charging network. I think you glossed over that you couldn't charge in Longford. And arrived in Enfield with just 22km battery left. You were lucky that the DC car left quickly. Squeaky bum time! You've mentioned in over reviews that certain manufacturers are 'honest' with their ranges (Hyundai?) - can the same be said for the Citroen/Stellantis cars? (Disclosure: I've a deposit on the MG5 long range).
Thanks for the comment Shane. For sure, the range estimation on the Stellantis unit isnt great I knew in real world range test it's around 260km. I've mentioned before in my reviews of the e208, e2008, Opel e and Mokka e. The charging network dies need work but it's slowly happening. The Longford charger was already in use and there was another car waiting. I actually arrived with only 18km left as me mentioned in the film but started charging, it was already up to 22km! I've no real answer re honest range figures. They all use WLTP to rate the ranges. I've a video explaining that here. czcams.com/video/ISHSZR-MCSM/video.html.
Good luck with the long range MG5. That will definitely do coast to coast without charging!
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Do you ever use the EasyGo fast chargers in Mullingar or Kinnegad, these would have also been on your route back? According to their map the one in Kinnegad has two CCS units.
Yes, they are also an option! The card with this cars was for ESB so was limited to that network on this occasion.
The charging network is always lagging behind, I'm wondering what the reasoning is behind it.
Thanks for the comment Des. I'd say it's a chicken and egg situation
Also a fast charger in roscommon town . At supermacs. Not esb owned .
Thanks Paul. Roscommon wouldn't be along my usual route but another option for sure.
Why does the eC4 have only 45 usable vs the other stellantis cars with 50.
They all only have 45kWh useable 😞
5kWh buffer. It protects battery.
On motor way driving across country can you do an average 120 km without changing
Thanks for the question Paddy. No changing gears required 😉 I think you mean charging. Depends on the distance you're travelling and the size of the battery on your EV. 120km/h will reduce your range like a combustion engine but if your battery is big enough there's nothing to worry about.
The Kia Soul 68kw would be good