From RSymons RSEV. Production is up and running and the first customer deliveries began yesterday of the new Tesla Cybertruck, at last! Some of the details have not even been confirmed yet but here we share a bit of what we know so far, our thoughts and reactions, plus discuss the issues of trying to…
From RSymons RSEV. I’ve been asked a lot recently to share my thoughts on insurance. Some say it’s much more expensive than it used to be and there are many newspaper and media headlines claiming electric cars as being hugely expensive compared to ICE, but are they really? In this episode I run some comparisons…
From RSymons RSEV. Detailed walk around and general prod and poke of the new 2023 Lotus Eletre. This is a customer delievred version, not a press or pre production model so how is it? With more holes than a Swiss cheese it’s something a bit different. A luxury and sporty car yet also SUV practicality!…
From RSymons RSEV. The Nissan Ariya is a Model Y alternative of similar size, space and range but which is better for you? The Nissan offers some features the Model Y doesn’t, but the Tesla has some features the Ariya doesn’t… so which is best for you? Well in this review I try to demonstrate…
From RSymons RSEV. As usual our monthly summary covering a few topics; – Used a electric Car Market Health – is there still demand for EV’s? – Nominated for best Used EV dealer 2023 by @CarDealerMagazine – Nominated for best use of video #UCAwards – Electric Cars are great in the recent floods during #stormciaran…
From RSymons RSEV. This is my first real drive in a Nissan Ariya so a chance to share some of my first impressions of the car plus as I’m doing a drive of over 100 miles it will be a good opportunity to gauge the efficiency and real-world range capabilities of this version – the…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi all, just a quick video we filmed during the course of our daily duties. This was a day where I was driving all 3 different versions of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor available to date (excluding the rwd version which has only recently been made available here, I’ll…
From RSymons RSEV. Welcome to episode 6, a montage of some clips from 2 weeks in October is in this epsisode: Fixing a Tesla Model 3 Seat pad sensor Buying Tesla Model 3 SR and Long Range Nissan Ariya new arrival Tesla Model S and X back in stock Model Y black with 20” induction…
From RSymons RSEV. You don’t see many of these around. It’s been flying under the radar a little bit I think but it’s a tech-packed Electric Luxury Saloon car with true AMG credentials. Does it manage to combine luxury with true Sporting ability and even manage the odd track day? It’s a hard task to…
From RSymons RSEV. Thanks to Fellten for an excellent and very fun ride in their electric converted classic mini https://fellten.com #fellten If you want one, check out https://rechargedheritage.co.uk #rechargedheritage #classicmini #mini #ev #evconversion This was great fun, couldn’t hide that. What a brilliant little thing. Enjoy my ride Regards Richard Symons R Symons LTD #RSEV…
From RSymons RSEV. Our latest behind the scenes documentary following days in the life of a Used Electric Car Dealer – Episode 5 But first… Market trends update in the EV marketplace. Especially prudent since Rishi Sunak’s change of policy regarding the transition from ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicle to EV. The plan was to…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi everyone, the latest episode of our behind-the-scenes series here at R Symons LTD the Electric Vehicle dealers – R Symons Electric Vehicles RSEV A few clips from the last couple weeks in this episode including a quick hello to a couple of customers collecting car from us but more about buying…
From RSymons RSEV. When we tested Tesla video before it wasn’t brilliant. Actual sensors were better but they are no longer fitted. However Tesla always release software updates, so is it better yet? Here we find out. Is Tesla vision better than parking sensors yet? Regards Richard Symons R Symons Ltd R Symons Electric Vehicles…
From RSymons RSEV. Welcome to episode 3 of our veins the scenes look at selling used electric cars. We show how we check them, clean and Valeter them, repair and refurbish them and eventually sell them! A very transparent look at what happens behind the scenes at R Symons LTD RSEV (R Symons Electric Vehicles)…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi and welcome back, this is Episode 2 of our behind the scenes look into the world of selling used EV’s. We like to think we’re the electric car dealers with a difference so welcome to a transparent insight behind scenes here at R Symons LTD / R Symons Electric Vehicles /…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi fans and followers. This time it’s something a bit different as we give you a glimpse behind the scenes during a typical week here at R Symons LTD or commonly shortened to RSEV for "R Symons Electric Vehicles" (and NOT "ORSEV"… i know the logo looks a bit like that..) We…
From RSymons RSEV. Follow daily storyboard posts on our Instagram and Facebook pages Instagram: https://instagram.com/rsymonsltd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RSymonsLTD Website: https://www.rsymons.co.uk/m https://www.instagram.com/littlethingsivemade/ Our chosen Charity: www.seesaw.org.uk – grief support for young people Merch store: https://www.my-store-da67e1.creator-spring.com/I If we have helped you decide to buy a new Tesla, please order via the referral link below Use my referral link…
From RSymons RSEV. #MODEL3 #HIGHLAND #MODEL3FACELIFT Unfortunately I’m not one of the very few chosen ones to be at the unveiling in Oslo but here are the things we know about the new Tesla Model 3 code named highland – due in the UK in 2024, due in mainland Europe October 2023 It’s what I’d…
From RSymons RSEV. Nearly every time a cars headlights are blinding me, that car turns out to be a Tesla! I don’t know why but for some reason they just often seem to be poorly adjusted. Maybe they go out of calibration. Maybe another car in a car park has bumped them. You can check…
From RSymons RSEV. A small but intriguing test to see how the efficiency is affected when carry a load on a roof rack. Electric cars are sensitive to efficiency, you want to get the best so you can get the most miles from your EV battery , so adding anything will affect aerodynamics and therefor…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi everyone, this is just a simple walkaround review of the brilliant little Seat Mii which shares the same as the VW Volkswagen E-up and the Skoda Citigo This is the later version with the 36.8kWh battery (of which 32.3 is useable) which is a big battery for such a small EV.…
From RSymons RSEV. Follow daily storyboard posts on our Instagram and Facebook pages Instagram: https://instagram.com/rsymonsltd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RSymonsLTD Website: https://www.rsymons.co.uk/m https://www.instagram.com/littlethingsivemade/ Our chosen Charity: www.seesaw.org.uk – grief support for young people Merch store: https://www.my-store-da67e1.creator-spring.com/I If we have helped you decide to buy a new Tesla, please order via the referral link below Use my referral link…
From RSymons RSEV. Another real-world working example of covering a long journey using an electric car – in the case the excellent Tesla Model Y Long Range to travel from Edinburgh in Scotland to Bournemouth near our New Milton showroom which is right on the south coast. So this is covering the full length of…
From RSymons RSEV. Can I do it? Well let’s see… Richard very kindly bought a roof rack for me for my M3 so that I can transport my Kayak or SUP; the one condition being that he film me fitting it. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not one for those practical tasks…
From RSymons RSEV. The revised Tesla Model 3 (code named project Highland) is on the way. In this video we cover what we think we know so far / but please comment below with any other news and details as it becomes known…! Follow daily storyboard posts on our Instagram and Facebook pages Instagram: https://instagram.com/rsymonsltd/…
From RSymons RSEV. This is the new Hankook Ion S EV tyre including foam sound insulation – now available for 18” wheel size that most Tesla Model 3’s are fitted with (standard range and long range). We were given a set by Hankook to try but with instruction to say whatever we want about them…
From RSymons RSEV. I love this van. So cool! Drives brilliantly, great fun and with pretty good range and nice charging speed. This is us reviewing the cargo version of the ID.Buzz including putting it to practical use and testing the real-world practicality, efficiency and range incl worst case scenario loaded with passenger and roof…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi everyone as usual an update from June and in this video i can share some of our Solar results after a full 6 months from shortest to longest days of the year and how much money it has saved us! Plus I run through the used EV market trends – is…
From RSymons RSEV. This is the MG4 Long Range Trophy and today I take it on a road trip (following a Twitter poll of which car to take) which gives me a great chance to test a few things; 1. The efficiency on different roads (including with 3 peoples and/or carrying a load 2. The…
From RSymons RSEV. A bit of fun here really. I try and justify having a Taycan as a practical family car as well as a long distance Gran Tourer and a track day car. The Vw ID Buzz clearly makes the more sensible practical family choice of transport but there are a couple of practicality…
From RSymons RSEV. We spent the day driving the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 First Edition so here is my review of what I like and don’t like. As we happen to also have here a Tesla Model 3 Long Range and a BMW i4 40e I can also run some comparisons with those. Let me…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi everyone. Just a roundup for May 2023 including solar production figures. We’re pretty much off-grid!!! We’re also now exporting quite a bit to the grid. Latest stats shown. Also market trends – what’s been happening to used Electric Car prices? Especially Tesla incl Model 3 specifically. Basically Demand is UP and…
From RSymons RSEV. Hyundai IONIQ 6 v Tesla Model 3 Long Range v BMW i4 40e real-range and efficiency convoy comparison. This is the New Hyundai Ioniq 6 up against the mighty Tesla Model 3 and the BMW i4 40e. Each one of these promises long range and super efficiency. The Hyundai especially with its…
From RSymons RSEV. I’ve always been a car enthusiast. A "Petrol Head". Always enjoyed my cars and used to get through them so much I had to make a business out of my hobby. But once i drove electric I was hooked! Much as I like the sound of a V8 or the character of…
From RSymons RSEV. Just a vlog but a good opportunity to put a Tesla Model 3 Performance to the test – this is the 2023-current (at time of writing , May 2023!) version with 79kwh battery. Earlier versions from c. 2021 had 82kwh battery packs and prior to that, 75kwh packs. So how does this…
From RSymons RSEV. Just a very casual prod and poke around the absolutely stunning new Lotus Eletre. It’s even more beautiful in the flesh and I’m surprised if I’m honest just how much I like it. 😍 It’s more luxurious than a Model X (no longer available in Right Hand Drive!) plus prettier… if not…
From RSymons RSEV. The first UK reveal of the GWM (Great Wall Motors) Ora model – name yet to be revealed and due in Europe in late 2023 or into 2024. The most marmite of any recent car? You’ll either love it or hate it I’m sure. Defining looks, is not to my personal taste…
From RSymons RSEV. Wow ok big news in Tesla circles this morning. Firstly the news that for “The Foreseeable Future” the will be NO Right-Hand Drive production of the new Model S or X – the “palladium” versions including Plaid. This affects all countries who drive on the left including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan…
From RSymons RSEV. Pro’s and con’s to each… the model 3 is fantastically efficient, range is excellent and it charges fast but whilst the Model S is older and with more miles for similar money, it offers a more refined drive and hatchback practicality. In this video I simply use the opportunity whilst driving both…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #solar #solarsystem A roundup of the month of April, prediominatnpy how we were 96% off grid!!! Loving our solar and the savings are huge. Also a bit about market conditions. We were pretty busy. Some models still slow sellers but 3 and Y popular again now they’re cheaper and we have…
From RSymons RSEV. We wanted to get this out whilst the show was still on but there was so much to see and put together that it has all taken longer so count this as a round-up / summary of some of my personal highlights and reactions from just some of the many things to…
From RSymons RSEV. #rsev #teslamodely #teslamodel3 I’ve had a few people ask me if they should get a model 3 or a model Y. I usually say get a Y if you need the sheer practicality, hatchback opening, better rear passenger legroom. But the bay isn’t as efficient as a 3 or quite as sharp…
From RSymons RSEV. Tesla Model Y Long Range road trip to Cornwall.Tesla Model Y Standard Range is fairly new to the UK (First arrivals delivered end December 2022) so here is my first chance to review and get some handle on it’s real-world range capability on a very wet and windy day in England in…
From RSymons RSEV. #MODELY #EQB #tesla There are not a lot of choices when it comes to 7-seater electric family cars. Tesla Model X is on the used market but we haven’t been able to buy one new since 2020 here in the UK! Then there are some van-derived vehicles such as Mercedes EQV, Volkswagen…
From RSymons RSEV. A quick roundup of the latest news and martlet trends in the used electric car EV market plus production from our solar panels. How off-grid are we? Thanks for watching! Follow daily storyboard posts on our Instagram and Facebook pages Instagram: https://instagram.com/rsymonsltd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RSymonsLTD Website: https://www.rsymons.co.uk/m https://www.instagram.com/littlethingsivemade/ Our chosen Charity: www.seesaw.org.uk –…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #vison #parkassist Tesla Model 3 and Y in the UK since Dec 2022 have not been fitted with parking sensors at all. Aside from the cameras there has been nothing to help with parking like the now standard parking sensors any premium car would have. So even a brand new dec…
From RSymons RSEV. #tesla #camera Bit of fun to compare the quality of reversing cameras between a number of different cars we currently have with us in our used EV / Electric Vehicle showroom / warehouse including; Porsche Taycan Tesla Model 3 Y S and X Polestar 2 Hyundai Kona Kia EV6 BMW i3 Audi…
From RSymons RSEV. Some vans cover a high mileage up and down the motorway each day BUT many do not. They are only used locally and actually do not cover many miles at all. In this case, switching to an electric van could well be the way forward. Some people assume a range of 150…
From RSymons RSEV. Recently prices have been coming down on EV’s in the used car market. This not due to lack of demand because that is up about 50% year on year but there are just now much more in supply. The result is that they are becoming more affordable and now we are seeing…
From RSymons RSEV. Hi, just a quick roundup as we finish February 2023. A lot has been happening in the world of used Electric Car prices. Some models have seen huge drops in value. Painful if you are an owner, but as a buyer it means they are now far more affordable and the market…