Contemplating Trading in the Stinger for an EV

[JSolo]

Lol. The thing on the left got upwards of 40 mpg too, even when beaten the hell out of.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

Back in November, we bought a VW ID.4 for my wife to go along with my Stinger. Ours is just the RWD single motor, so it's not a rocket ship, but it's quick and effortless away from a light like many EVs. I enjoy driving it as it's very comfortable and modern, but it's a different experience than a traditional vehicle in terms of all the touchscreen controls that take some time to learn.

I spent $700 total for a Level 2 40 amp charger from Amazon ($400) and electrical installation at our home ($300). The VW comes with 3 years of free rapid charging at Electrify America stations, of which we have a few near us in the Chicago suburbs. It'll go from 5% to 80% charge in about 40 minutes of rapid charging there. At our home, it has taken no more than 5 hours to get a full charge overnight. Full range is around 250 miles in nice weather, but drops to about 180 miles when sub-freezing like we have now. Range on the highway over 70 mph drops quite quickly, with best efficiency at speeds below 65mph, although the same is true with mpg on ICE vehicles. We still charge up more frequently at home due to convenience, though, since the cost is still quite low.

My wife absolutely loves the ID.4, but for me as an enthusiast, I'd give a closer look to the Mach E, Ioniq 5, and the EV6 for something a little more fun and sporty. Although perhaps I'd be happy with the dual motor AWD ID.4 as well, but that wasn't available when we bought ours so I haven't driven one yet.

Any questions, feel free to let me know!

 

[Redleg94]

Why not look at it another way? For that same $600 a month that you're spending on gas, you could conceivably KEEP the Stinger for weekend and road trip use and get a different car just for the commute. You could probably cut your fuel bill at least in half, and probably easily 2/3. That should gives you the money for a car payment, unless, of course you have $6-7K easily at hand and can just buy it outright.

 

[Devin]

Back in November, we bought a VW ID.4 for my wife to go along with my Stinger. Ours is just the RWD single motor, so it's not a rocket ship, but it's quick and effortless away from a light like many EVs. I enjoy driving it as it's very comfortable and modern, but it's a different experience than a traditional vehicle in terms of all the touchscreen controls that take some time to learn.

I spent $700 total for a Level 2 40 amp charger from Amazon ($400) and electrical installation at our home ($300). The VW comes with 3 years of free rapid charging at Electrify America stations, of which we have a few near us in the Chicago suburbs. It'll go from 5% to 80% charge in about 40 minutes of rapid charging there. At our home, it has taken no more than 5 hours to get a full charge overnight. Full range is around 250 miles in nice weather, but drops to about 180 miles when sub-freezing like we have now. Range on the highway over 70 mph drops quite quickly, with best efficiency at speeds below 65mph, although the same is true with mpg on ICE vehicles. We still charge up more frequently at home due to convenience, though, since the cost is still quite low.

My wife absolutely loves the ID.4, but for me as an enthusiast, I'd give a closer look to the Mach E, Ioniq 5, and the EV6 for something a little more fun and sporty. Although perhaps I'd be happy with the dual motor AWD ID.4 as well, but that wasn't available when we bought ours so I haven't driven one yet.

Any questions, feel free to let me know!

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I like the modified dryer vents.

 

[P22Tyler]

Haven’t really looked into those. Have never been a Mustang fan so I never really looked but I’ll check it out. Thanks

You're in luck then, it's nothing like the Mustang. It does seem to be one of the better driving EV's from what I've heard, especially for a small SUV.

 

[Stinger Dad]

You guys are giving me great options to consider!
I actually like the look of that ID.4 and have a friend who’s a vw technician so I plan on speaking to him about those.
In terms of getting adding another car as a daily, it’s certainly something to consider if I’m buying it out right. But I’d be tempted to look at at least the 2.5T or a certified 3.3T being that I’d really want the extra power and would no longer be worried about mpg.
And I’ll start my research later on the mustang.
Thanks guys! Any other ideas are more than welcomed and I’ll keep you posted on how this all plays out.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

I like the modified dryer vents.

Thanks! It was cheap and does the job! The challenge was having a hole big enough to get the larger charging handle through, and then being able to minimize cold, critters, and water intrusion around the smaller cable.

 

[mandasol]

I had a 2018 2.0 Stinger and traded it for Tesla Model 3. I had looked at all the different EV options and even hybrid options (had a 2012 Prius that I hated driving) and even was tempted to go for the 3.3 Stinger for no rational reason. In the end we settled on the Model 3 standard range plus because if the goal was to be economical might as well go for the cheapest Tesla and it's been working out great. I was worried about having the "slowest" Tesla, but with so much instant torque it can give a non modified 3.3 a run for it's money from a dig. But, I don't drive like a hooligan so I rarely give it the beans, it's nice having it if I need it though.

Speaking of beans, I'm not a bean counter, but the 2.0 wasn't nearly as frugal as I was hoping and got tired of filling up every 3 days. Just the hassle of having to refill so often was just as much of an annoyance as the amount it was costing. Now, my electric bill doesn't seem to have changed by a noticeable margin, and it's certainly a small fraction of what we were paying at the pump, plus really very little maintenance requirements is nice. My house panel didn't have the capacity for a level 2 charger so we had to install a sub-panel which added extra costs, but it's just a one time expense and the increase charging speed is worth it.

My wife likes the 3 much more than the Stinger, which she hated driving for the low seating position and poor visibility, so she drives the 3 more than I do now. I appreciate a nice sounding and performing gas engine having owned a corvette, 2 mustangs, a camaro, BMW, Mercedes, and on and on, but I got to admit driving an EV really feels like the future and gas cars feel antiquated now, and not really in any kind of environmental way as that can be argued, but just being overly complicated with having to have fuel, oil, coolant, transmissions, and all the systems and maintenance involved, and even having to start an engine feels like dying technology, when in and EV you just basically get in and shift into drive and go.

There are some disadvantages. Long trips can take more time and planning so we haven't even bothered trying it for trips and take our Volvo instead. You have to remember to plug it in almost every night. Tesla specific, the user interface is too screen driven and really could use more dedicated buttons (so maybe another reason to check out the Mustang Mach-e and others), but you actually do get used to it for the most part and it's really easy to use and snappy (biggest compliant I've heard about other systems are they are slower and dated) and the app gives you a lot of control. Another Tesla specific disadvantage, they are everywhere, so you no longer have a rare car like the Stinger, but all your friend and acquaintances that don't have one will be more interested in the EV and ask all about the ownership experience.

 

[Cosmo]

So as the title says, I’m seriously considering getting out of the Stinger and into an EV.
I commute about 150 miles per day (almost all Highway) and full up the tank every other day. So between time spent at the gas station and the actual cost of gas, I’m really thinking an EV makes more sense.
My issue is I absolutely love this car! From the looks both interior and exterior to the ride quality. It’s so fun to drive (although I could use a bit more power) and the compliments and stares it gets makes me feel great also lol.
IMO, there is no EV that can match the looks of this car anywhere near the price. But for what im paying in a car note added to the cost of gas every month, I can definitely afford an EV (ie. Tesla, EV6 if it ever is available, Ionic 5, etc).
I’m looking for opinions from fellow Stinger owners because I’m hoping you guys feel the same way about your cars and can understand my plight.
So what would you do? EV or keep your Stinger?
Thanks in advance for the input.

Oh yes, please buy an EV so you can report back to us how much you "saved"
Oh and I'd especially like to hear how much you luv your battery powered car in upstate NY. In the winter.

 

[D.J.]

Nothing stopping you from running regular basis, especially if you're just driving back and forth to work.

That's what I do.

 

[ChaneRZ]

EV sucks

 

[Stingin' Away]

So as the title says, I’m seriously considering getting out of the Stinger and into an EV.
I commute about 150 miles per day (almost all Highway) and full up the tank every other day. So between time spent at the gas station and the actual cost of gas, I’m really thinking an EV makes more sense.
My issue is I absolutely love this car! From the looks both interior and exterior to the ride quality. It’s so fun to drive (although I could use a bit more power) and the compliments and stares it gets makes me feel great also lol.
IMO, there is no EV that can match the looks of this car anywhere near the price. But for what im paying in a car note added to the cost of gas every month, I can definitely afford an EV (ie. Tesla, EV6 if it ever is available, Ionic 5, etc).
I’m looking for opinions from fellow Stinger owners because I’m hoping you guys feel the same way about your cars and can understand my plight.
So what would you do? EV or keep your Stinger?
Thanks in advance for the input.

Like the others, I only have a few full EV I would consider getting.

Mach-E GT
Tesla Model 3 Performance

I went with an Accord Touring Hybrid since I can't make the leap to full EV just yet. Something about quietness I've yet to discover. I'm sure we all want a Panamera Sport Turismo E-Hybrid but just a bit too expensive lol I'd keep the Stinger until your warranty runs up and then move on. You'll regret getting rid of it too soon. I understand from a cost savings standpoint; I went from $70 fill ups to $30, 5 times a month. You do the math!

 

[Clockwork]

This last year I went from a 2019 Stinger GT2 AWD ---> 2021 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium ---> 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance.

I have no regrets.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

It would be interesting to see the nembers, how much energy will we need to produce, if we all start driving electric cars.

 

[ChaneRZ]

I would never go full ev. I’d go hybrid for sure.

 

[GenesisG70]

If I was you and if you have the money keep the Stinger since it will be a classic nothing like the stinger in the market except for the Audi S5 sportback, I would keep the Stinger and buy a EV6 and use the stinger as a toy car.

 

[NIU_Huskies]

Keep the Stinger and buy a cheap early 2000s Honda Civic to use for commuter car (unleaded gas and over 30 mpg). Or sell the Stinger and get the Mach-E.

I wouldn't recommend VW or Audi. My first car was a VW Jetta and that thing had so many problems (electrical and others) that cost me tons of money.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

Keep the Stinger and buy a cheap early 2000s Honda Civic to use for commuter car (unleaded gas and over 30 mpg). Or sell the Stinger and get the Mach-E.

I wouldn't recommend VW or Audi. My first car was a VW Jetta and that thing had so many problems (electrical and others) that cost me tons of money.

That would be akin to all those saying about Kias: "My first car 20 years ago was a Kia Spectra, and it was a cheap unreliable crap box, so I wouldn't recommend a Kia Stinger." It's a ridiculous correlation that you're using about an old used Jetta vs a new Audi or VW, don't you think?

The tough part about having an old cheap economy car for a long commute is that it is usually fairly boring and soul crushing for all that time you spend behind the wheel.

 

[Devin]

That would be akin to all those saying about Kias: "My first car 20 years ago was a Kia Spectra, and it was a cheap unreliable crap box, so I wouldn't recommend a Kia Stinger." It's a ridiculous correlation that you're using about an old used Jetta vs a new Audi or VW, don't you think?

The tough part about having an old cheap economy car for a long commute is that it is usually fairly boring and soul crushing for all that time you spend behind the wheel.

My Optima was a great commuter car, but nothing in me wanted to drive it.

 

[Legendsk]

So as the title says, I’m seriously considering getting out of the Stinger and into an EV.
I commute about 150 miles per day (almost all Highway) and full up the tank every other day. So between time spent at the gas station and the actual cost of gas, I’m really thinking an EV makes more sense.
My issue is I absolutely love this car! From the looks both interior and exterior to the ride quality. It’s so fun to drive (although I could use a bit more power) and the compliments and stares it gets makes me feel great also lol.
IMO, there is no EV that can match the looks of this car anywhere near the price. But for what im paying in a car note added to the cost of gas every month, I can definitely afford an EV (ie. Tesla, EV6 if it ever is available, Ionic 5, etc).
I’m looking for opinions from fellow Stinger owners because I’m hoping you guys feel the same way about your cars and can understand my plight.
So what would you do? EV or keep your Stinger?
Thanks in advance for the input.

I decided the economics were just too good to pass up. I ordered a Model-YLR, will be delivered in July. Now seriously considering solar panels and power wall. It should pay for itself in around 3 years and provide free power after that.