Great review. I've had my P300e with S level trim since March 2021, and covered over 20,000 miles in it. It has spent less than 2 hours in the garage being serviced during that time. Apart from a couple of software glitches with the Pivi Pro infotainment system early doors, it's been a great car, and completely reliable. Charges in under 2 hours, regularly get 36 miles plus from a standing charge in EV mode, even more in recovery mode on a long journey. I took the Meridian sound system as an option and glad I did - Alexa was added about 3 months ago in a software update too. It's fast off the mark, and given the awful EV charging infrastructure currently in the UK, it's a good move - although in 5 years time, a hybrid will make much less sense - but at the moment, I love it (and the 3 cylinder engine sounds like a racecar when you boot it :) )
Good review, a great car to relax in! Sport mode doesn't effect steering feel, so I'm glad you didn't notice any difference. I had one of these for a day last year and found it pretty good. The P300e isn't for me though since longer journeys, especially at motorway speeds, can leave you with just a slightly weedy 3-pot engine hauling a heavy car and battery. Ideal for just local trips though and for those who don't need the full off-road chassis capability. I tried pure EV mode in rural driving and got 35 miles, which is pretty much as advertised. The main thing though is the specs for the Evoque range which changed around Christmas as the chip shortage bit deeper. Initially standard and then an option, those brilliant surround cameras have now been deleted entirely. The interactive dash has also gone from all but the Autobiography in favour of analogue dials, and the dash-top and lower centre display/control panels have also been downgraded. On the other hand, a car ordered now may not appear until 2023 and by that time things may have improved. I ordered my car in April last year and was told it might take 4 months to arrive. Ten months on I still don't have even an estimated build date!
Just ordered a p300e, which will be my 4 th Evoque. My journeys are all predominately under 30 miles (there and back) so the PHEV seems to be the obvious choice. I know that for the same money I could get a fully electric Volvo, but there are two issues with that sort of choice. I don’t trust the countries recharging facilities sufficiently to go ”all electric” and I still have a life of sorts so a Volvo wouldn’t suite!
NB from Jan 22 LR have deleted the Surround Camera system; you just get the rear camera. Similarly, the digital driver display is only available on the Autobiography. Also, you get another inch of headroom if you go for just the fixed panoramic roof.
We are on our second Evoque a diesel SE that is only just over 2 years old and it is very good better than our first one that was 5 years old. Both have so far been trouble free but we feel we have to bite the bullet and go electric. We have just taken two valuations for our existing car and amazingly these are only just short of our original purchase price. We are not ready for full electric as the national infrastructure for charging is poor. For example we recently did a 370 mile journey and back again although our journeys are around 35 miles at most can you rely on finding reliable charging for that. Is now the time to change?
Well, if your journeys are usually 35 miles, then you won't have a problem with a lot of electric cars (especially at this price category); if you have access to a home charger for example it'll be a non-issue. However, for a 370-mile trip, it'll require a little extra planning (ie checking to see where is the nearest charge point) - but again, one can presume you'll be stopping at least once on said trip and thus will likely find a charging point at motorway services - most in the UK have rapid chargers installed. Note, all of the above is based on fully electric vehicles, rather than a hybrid such as the P300e; as here a PHEV simply won't have any issues, you just charge where and if you can, but it won't hinder your ability to drive longer range due to the fuel tank. Hope that makes sense?
@@TotallyEV Thank you for your reply. The 370 mile trip was a one off although we do drive twice a year to Cheshire over 250 miles. Otherwise 17 mile trips and back are the norm I feel we are not ready yet for a full EV but soon perhaps.
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Nice review. I am planning to buy a p300e but have little doubt on how far it may drive if running on hybrid and consume how much petrol before next charge on an average? Would it be possible for you to help me? My other choice is fully electric Kia EV6
Thanks for the response. May be I misunderstood. Sorry new to these terminologies. When you say 35-40 mpg as mixed, does it mean when driven in hybrid mode? Also I wanted to understand if I run it on hybrid mode, approximately after how many miles I have to recharge the battery again?
We'd suggest reading our review (it's in the description), maybe that'll be easier to understand in a written format. Indeed the MPG figure was in mixed driving (motorway to city roads), and in hybrid mode.
@@erkamlesharya different types of vehicles; the EV6 is an excellent EV, but you should also consider its alternatives (check out our review of it for more info!) totallyev.net/kia-ev6-review-the-hyundai-ioniq-5-alternative/
A very thorough review, as you say, expensive but then they wont have an EV until 2024. Did you drive at speed in EV only mode? I did this in the Disco Sport PHEV and it was fine up to 50 mph then it stayed there - very dangerous. The engine should have cut in
Glad you enjoyed the review! Indeed drove in pure EV mode, though, at lower speeds. On the motorway, it was set to hybrid mode. From memory though, its pure EV max speed is 84mph?
I’ve got the autobiography on order, diesel all the way. The only battery I want in my car is the one that starts the engine. The price of a second hand electric car is shocking. The average life of the battery is 6 years, and considering the battery is 75% the cost of the car… would you buy a 2nd hand iPhone? I wouldn’t the battery is shot…
Given how many P300's you see on the road most buyers will have come to the same conclusion as me... you'll never make the savings on fuel to make it worth while.
@@trader548 The standard diesel is a mild hybrid for the same reason. The fuel consumption over the old model is no better, so it's purely there to get into a lower tax category as otherwise it just adds weight, cost, and complication. If I could have specified the car without it I would have done so in a heartbeat.
This is a temporary drive train and fuel version of a lot of the manufacturers currently ... When the Oil companies and Governments decide that it holds no water for the future (Financially), only then, can the future breath clean and fully embrace electric power at it's best. Battery tech is moving forward now, realising that the old battery tech is not sustainable or able to satisfy the demand.
Anyone thinking of buying one of these get your head looked at they are a load of shit. I have a new one only 3k kms on it has spent 4 weeks in the garage this year so far . Bare in mind this is only week 5 . Came back from landrove with 3 faults still on it after 2 weeks changing a bolt on cam shaft .200 kms put on it and a half of tank of my fuel used . P300e SE R-dymanic .
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Video timestamps:
Price: 00:00
Exterior design & towing: 00:18
Interior design & tech: 02:00
Storage & boot: 04:57
Comfort & seats: 07:31
Visibility & parking: 09:13
Handling: 10:14
Performance: 11:53
Range & MPG: 13:50
Charging: 14:51
Safety: 15:34
Verdict: 17:01
How many large luggage (110L) can you into the boot without folding the sits? Thanks
Won't be able to tell you - would suggest looking up the dimensions or checking out the images to make a guesstimate.
Great review. I've had my P300e with S level trim since March 2021, and covered over 20,000 miles in it. It has spent less than 2 hours in the garage being serviced during that time. Apart from a couple of software glitches with the Pivi Pro infotainment system early doors, it's been a great car, and completely reliable. Charges in under 2 hours, regularly get 36 miles plus from a standing charge in EV mode, even more in recovery mode on a long journey. I took the Meridian sound system as an option and glad I did - Alexa was added about 3 months ago in a software update too. It's fast off the mark, and given the awful EV charging infrastructure currently in the UK, it's a good move - although in 5 years time, a hybrid will make much less sense - but at the moment, I love it (and the 3 cylinder engine sounds like a racecar when you boot it :) )
Thank you, glad you liked the review!
And thanks for sharing your thoughts too :)
Good review, a great car to relax in! Sport mode doesn't effect steering feel, so I'm glad you didn't notice any difference. I had one of these for a day last year and found it pretty good. The P300e isn't for me though since longer journeys, especially at motorway speeds, can leave you with just a slightly weedy 3-pot engine hauling a heavy car and battery. Ideal for just local trips though and for those who don't need the full off-road chassis capability. I tried pure EV mode in rural driving and got 35 miles, which is pretty much as advertised.
The main thing though is the specs for the Evoque range which changed around Christmas as the chip shortage bit deeper. Initially standard and then an option, those brilliant surround cameras have now been deleted entirely. The interactive dash has also gone from all but the Autobiography in favour of analogue dials, and the dash-top and lower centre display/control panels have also been downgraded. On the other hand, a car ordered now may not appear until 2023 and by that time things may have improved.
I ordered my car in April last year and was told it might take 4 months to arrive. Ten months on I still don't have even an estimated build date!
Glad you liked the review! And thanks for the input. Can't believe the lead time has increased so much either!
Your video is quite special. Thorough and entertaining, NICE!
Thank you, glad you liked the video! Appreciate the lovely comment :)
Very informative video. Looking forward to picking our hybrid up next Thursday. Watch this space.
Thank you, glad you liked the video!
The best thing I can say about the adaptive cruise control is that you can disable it.
Just ordered a p300e, which will be my 4 th Evoque. My journeys are all predominately under 30 miles (there and back) so the PHEV seems to be the obvious choice. I know that for the same money I could get a fully electric Volvo, but there are two issues with that sort of choice. I don’t trust the countries recharging facilities sufficiently to go ”all electric” and I still have a life of sorts so a Volvo wouldn’t suite!
Fair enough, thanks for sharing!
Depends on what you call a life!
I have a Volvo S90 PHEV - 0-60 - 4.8 seconds (enough to give a Porsche Boxster something to think about).
NB from Jan 22 LR have deleted the Surround Camera system; you just get the rear camera. Similarly, the digital driver display is only available on the Autobiography. Also, you get another inch of headroom if you go for just the fixed panoramic roof.
Thanks for the info!
I'm looking for crossover which is more comfy set on bumps than rv4, sportier on corners than evoque, gorgeous seats as BMWs, reliable
The AA and the RAC love them.
Ouf!
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I have one and AA is on my fast dial. I have called them out 4 times in 24 months with amble issue
Wow, sorry to hear that - was it the P300e!?
@TotallyEV No, it is D180 problem with adblue.
Got ours the other day from Pivotal and compared to a Volvo C40 that we had for year its great.
Quite different vehicles, aren't they?
Very good video; thank you. I drove one and it jumped from
electric to petrol when I accelerated. Did you find this on your test car?
Thanks! You'll have the switch happen automatically given it's a hybrid.
Lovely and lively rendition. Owning one 2024
Enjoy!
Wow one day i will own that
Wishing you good fortune!
We are on our second Evoque a diesel SE that is only just over 2 years old and it is very good better than our first one that was 5 years old. Both have so far been trouble free but we feel we have to bite the bullet and go electric. We have just taken two valuations for our existing car and amazingly these are only just short of our original purchase price. We are not ready for full electric as the national infrastructure for charging is poor. For example we recently did a 370 mile journey and back again although our journeys are around 35 miles at most can you rely on finding reliable charging for that. Is now the time to change?
Well, if your journeys are usually 35 miles, then you won't have a problem with a lot of electric cars (especially at this price category); if you have access to a home charger for example it'll be a non-issue.
However, for a 370-mile trip, it'll require a little extra planning (ie checking to see where is the nearest charge point) - but again, one can presume you'll be stopping at least once on said trip and thus will likely find a charging point at motorway services - most in the UK have rapid chargers installed.
Note, all of the above is based on fully electric vehicles, rather than a hybrid such as the P300e; as here a PHEV simply won't have any issues, you just charge where and if you can, but it won't hinder your ability to drive longer range due to the fuel tank.
Hope that makes sense?
@@TotallyEV Thank you for your reply. The 370 mile trip was a one off although we do drive twice a year to Cheshire over 250 miles. Otherwise 17 mile trips and back are the norm I feel we are not ready yet for a full EV but soon perhaps.
@@jamesdavidson4135 for some reason, TH-cam flagged this as spam and only notified us now...! Did you make up your mind on your future vehicle purchase?
The hybrid is okay for me
Nice review. I am planning to buy a p300e but have little doubt on how far it may drive if running on hybrid and consume how much petrol before next charge on an average?
Would it be possible for you to help me?
My other choice is fully electric Kia EV6
Glad you liked the review, but confused about your question - are you asking about the electric range and MPG? If so, that was covered in the video.
Thanks for the response.
May be I misunderstood. Sorry new to these terminologies.
When you say 35-40 mpg as mixed, does it mean when driven in hybrid mode?
Also I wanted to understand if I run it on hybrid mode, approximately after how many miles I have to recharge the battery again?
We'd suggest reading our review (it's in the description), maybe that'll be easier to understand in a written format.
Indeed the MPG figure was in mixed driving (motorway to city roads), and in hybrid mode.
@@TotallyEV Thanks for review and suggestions, it clarified my doubts.
What would be your suggestion for EV6 over Range Rover Evoque p300e?
@@erkamlesharya different types of vehicles; the EV6 is an excellent EV, but you should also consider its alternatives (check out our review of it for more info!) totallyev.net/kia-ev6-review-the-hyundai-ioniq-5-alternative/
A very thorough review, as you say, expensive but then they wont have an EV until 2024. Did you drive at speed in EV only mode? I did this in the Disco Sport PHEV and it was fine up to 50 mph then it stayed there - very dangerous. The engine should have cut in
Glad you enjoyed the review! Indeed drove in pure EV mode, though, at lower speeds. On the motorway, it was set to hybrid mode. From memory though, its pure EV max speed is 84mph?
@@TotallyEV This needs some further investigation. I cant see the drivetrain being different in the Discovery sport. I will let you know
Thanks!
It’s soo expensive 😭
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I’ve got the autobiography on order, diesel all the way. The only battery I want in my car is the one that starts the engine. The price of a second hand electric car is shocking. The average life of the battery is 6 years, and considering the battery is 75% the cost of the car… would you buy a 2nd hand iPhone? I wouldn’t the battery is shot…
Haha okay, thanks for sharing!
Given how many P300's you see on the road most buyers will have come to the same conclusion as me... you'll never make the savings on fuel to make it worth while.
Was really make as a company car tax dodge, not real world savings. Mind you nobody buys a Range Rover to save money....
@@trader548 The standard diesel is a mild hybrid for the same reason. The fuel consumption over the old model is no better, so it's purely there to get into a lower tax category as otherwise it just adds weight, cost, and complication. If I could have specified the car without it I would have done so in a heartbeat.
You have exceeded your nevertheless count but nevertheless its still a good review on a half way house ICE vehicle
It's a common fact 😁
Nope..Range Rover can't even complete a system update. No thanks!
This is a temporary drive train and fuel version of a lot of the manufacturers currently ... When the Oil companies and Governments decide that it holds no water for the future (Financially), only then, can the future breath clean and fully embrace electric power at it's best. Battery tech is moving forward now, realising that the old battery tech is not sustainable or able to satisfy the demand.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@@TotallyEV Facts
Funny how much fossil fuel it takes to make these! 😂 what a retarded statement !
Bullcrap but ok
Absolutely love ❤ but pricy.
Indeed!
Be sure to buy fire damage insurance.
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Anyone thinking of buying one of these get your head looked at they are a load of shit. I have a new one only 3k kms on it has spent 4 weeks in the garage this year so far . Bare in mind this is only week 5 . Came back from landrove with 3 faults still on it after 2 weeks changing a bolt on cam shaft .200 kms put on it and a half of tank of my fuel used . P300e SE R-dymanic .
Wow! Really sad to hear that.
1.5 toxic burner 8 speed gear box 🤡💀💚crazy and only 32 miles this is bad please stop making it Land Rover
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Agree 100% mate
It's also the fastest Evoque they have made.
Jeez, Range Rover are so tight with them options..almost as bad as Skoda.
Haha!
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