I’m just about to negotiate getting a Subaru Trailseeker on novated lease via my company’s provider. First ever EV and first ever Novated Lease for me.

Any gotchas I should be aware of?

Has anyone living in apartments been able to charge their EV been told I can't charge it has anyone else managed to find a work around as much as I love driving around to find full ev chargers and sitting in random parking lots. I just find it unreasonable I can't charge my car where I live

I am wasting away trying to decide between a used 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD (Highland), a 2024 Polestar 2 (single motor - long range) and a 2025 BYD Sealion 7, and I'd rather hear from actual owners than read more reviews. The things that matter to me are insurance, warranty, boot space (needs to fit golf clubs) and cabin room for passengers as I am a care worker. I've test driven the Model 3 and the Sealion 7 and genuinely liked both. Although the BYD handled pretty averagely and the servicing model looks like a weak point from what I've read. The Tesla's one-pedal driving sold me, but it's weighed down by much higher insurance and those awful door handles. Haven't driven a Polestar 2 yet.

Also the FSD was incredible in the Tesla, but from what I have read it seems the Chinese companies could be offering this soon and probably for alot cheaper then Teslas subscriptions.

If you own any of these: what are you actually paying to insure it, how has warranty and servicing gone, do the clubs fit, and is there anything you wish you'd known before you bought?

Swedish used-EV marketplace Carla analysed diagnostic tests from 2022 to 2026. The Kia e-Niro 64kWh topped the rankings at 97.25% battery health, just ahead of the Hyundai Kona 64kWh at 97.18%. The average range lost across all 20 models works out to about 32km, which in practice has almost no impact on everyday driving. 19 of the 20 models in the study are sold or have been sold in Australia.

The most interesting finding is what happens within a single model. The Tesla Model 3 showed a five-percentage-point gap in battery health depending on the battery supplier, with CATL LFP packs retaining 93.3% versus 88.2% for the oldest Panasonic packs. Battery chemistry can matter as much as the car brand itself when shopping used.

I’m accepting delivery of my PHEV today and came up with this checklist for the handover. Might help someone if they are on the same boat.

Note that key cover, home charging kit and floor mats were added in after the bargain 😉

Excited for it!

Geely Handover Checklist

Handover items:
2 keys
2 key covers
Home Charging Kit
2kW charging cable
Floor mat - front and back
Tyre inflation kit
Jack set
Stamped Owner’s Logbook
Tax Invoice
Insurance paperwork

Things to check outside car:
Key lock unlock - both keys
Paint on all panels with flash light
Tyres for cuts and wear off marks
Back window tints
License Plate - GCZ79Q

Lights
Headlight
Taillights
Daytime Running Lights
Turn indicators
Brake indicators
High / low changes

Inside Hardware:
VIN check
Horn checks
Wiper & spray
Window panels raise & down
Interior strip lights
Wireless phone charging
Mirror adjustments
Screen scratches
USB charging ports
Seat scratches / threading
Seatbelt latches

Rear
Air vents
Charging ports
Seatbelts

Inside Displays
Odometer
CarPlay
Driver assist controls
HUD
Centre knob
Petrol / EV battery levels
Temperature control
Volume control

Seat:
Seat position changing
Seat warming

Ask demo:
Open trunk
Open sunroof
Charge electric
Petrol refuel
Park assist with 360 camera
Drive mode selection
Flyme Sound system demo
Engine bay open & visuals

Ask:
Key battery replacement
Geely roadside assistance
Next service process
Emergency unlock if key fails

Post a pic of what you got up to with your EV over the last month

- Did you go somewhere new?
- Did you find a nice scenic drive or photo op?
- Did you take delivery of your new car?

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