How often does a hybrid need a battery replacement? At 40,000 kilometers, it currently shows insufficient charge and cannot switch to EV mode.

How's the range efficiency of this car? Is the charging really as fast as advertised? Are there any issues with driving it currently? I'm a blue plate Model S owner, and I'm considering switching to either the Model X or the Eletre. The Eletre does appeal to me a lot, but Tesla is still the leader in electric cars with its stable products (despite some minor build quality issues, but no problems while driving). Can any owners share some insights or pitfalls?

How often does a hybrid need a battery replacement? At 40,000 kilometers, it currently shows insufficient charge and cannot switch to EV mode.

Does your car battery often run out of charge?

Here’s the situation: I just replaced the battery, but it's dead again. After starting the car, after a while, it reports a battery charging fault. Then the ABS and airbag lights also come on. When idling in place, after a while, the car will automatically shut off. When driving, it feels like it doesn't shift gears automatically, and I can't switch to manual mode either. Vehicle: Peugeot 207 1.6 Automatic. The battery wasn't great initially, and I didn't pay much attention to it, usually jump-starting the car. A few days ago, I replaced the battery. First, during driving, it started showing a battery charging fault. After a while, the ABS light came on, then the airbag light lit up as well. It's like a parade of warning lights. Now I'm wondering if it's worth repairing. What could be the issues?

I currently drive an eight-year-old Nissan Sunny 1.5 with a fuel consumption of 6.5 L/100km and have driven 50,000 km. I have a parking space at home where I can install a charging station, and I don't drive much on highways. Is it necessary to switch to an electric car? My main considerations are saving money and having shelter from the elements. I don't drive the petrol car much because I don't need to and the fuel is expensive, so I prefer using an electric bike. It would be different if I switch to an electric car, right? What car would you recommend?

Is there anything other than a battery issue that could cause the auto start-stop to show the battery not fully charged on a three-year-old car?

Hi everyone, I've been having issues with my Hongqi H7 where the side mirrors often don't fold when I lock the car and the seat adjustment occasionally fails too. I noticed these problems tend to occur together. I had the wiring checked and charged the battery, which fixed it for a while, but then it started happening again. I thought it might be the battery losing charge, so I replaced it. It was fine at first, but then the problems came back. The mirrors fold manually without any issues inside the car; it's just when I lock the car that they don't fold, and the seat adjustment also fails!

Has any owner of the 3-motor version of the XP noticed a 4% drop in battery health after six months? I personally feel that I've taken good care of the battery, usually charging between 50% to 80% (slow charging), rarely using fast charging, and charging to 100% no more than five times. When not in use, I keep it plugged in and haven't driven aggressively or used the straight-line speed mode. Despite this, the battery health has still dropped by 4% in six months. Is anyone else experiencing the same thing?

When will the hybrid version be available? I've seen many people saying the current range is poor. If it doesn't come out soon, I might have to switch to something else.

After 8 years with my old petrol car, it started burning oil, and I noticed a lot of people around me were switching to electric vehicles. That got me thinking. I was originally planning to get the top-spec Tank 300 (Menglong), and during the National Day holiday I went for a test drive — it met my expectations.On the way back, I stopped by a Jetour dealership and saw the T2. My daughter instantly fell in love with the exterior and interior — it completely overshadowed the Menglong in her eyes. Looks clearly played a big role, and after a test drive, it felt good enough. Since I don’t really need 4WD for daily driving, I booked it right away. Looking back now, I do wish I had waited for the 4WD version — a bit more power would’ve been nice.For this type of vehicle, electric power saves a lot. For daily use, my cost is just around 0.10 AED/km (charging at home on off-peak rates of 3.3 AED/kWh). My daily round-trip to work is under 20 km, so I only charge every four days, when the battery hits around 20%.For long-distance trips, I don’t bother with charging — it’s too much hassle. I just set the car to preserve 60% battery and drive on petrol. Even if fuel consumption is slightly higher, it’s fine since I only do a few road trips per year.The car is heavy and feels solid on the road. Acceleration is decent, but the 4WD version definitely would’ve offered better power and confidence. I’ve had the car for over half a year now. So far, the only issue has been a slight noise from the steering system — which was fixed. Other than that, no major problems. Buying a car always involves a bit of luck anyway.The biggest downside is the driver assistance system — it lags behind the competition. The infotainment system has improved a bit with the latest 4.11 update, but it still has room for improvement.Overall, I’m quite satisfied. Compared to many newer EV startups, Chery is an established brand. The lifetime warranty adds a lot of peace of mind, especially on the powertrain and electric components.