What will be best car to buy for low mileage user?

I do approximately 3000 miles a year mostly in short journeys and my latest 2022 Nissan keeps suffering a flat battery. I have had it checked and everything is fine I just need to drive it more. I have decided to get rid but am nervous about making the same mistake again. Do I go for an electric car or do I risk another small petrol car. I was thinking about a Hyundai i10 but will this also have a small battery on it which cannot cope with the load.

Asked on 5 January 2024 by Janet

Answered by Andrew Brady

A modern car should be able to be left for extended periods without a flat battery. You could always consider a trickle charger to keep the battery topped up - something like the CTEK MXS: kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-ctek-battery-c.../. If you don't have access to electricity where you park your car, you could look at a solar-powered trickle charger - this can be left on your dashboard and uses the sun to keep your battery topped up.

A Hyundai i10 is a great little car and ought to be reliable. But an EV would be ideal for your requirements - the main battery will provide power to the 12V battery, so it's less likely to leave you stranded if unused for a longer period. We'd recommend a Fiat 500 Electric or Peugeot e-208.

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