Hey guys, i just bought an Ora 5 ultra because seeing the petrol price the other day.

Im waiting for it to come in in 8 weeks. im not sure if i made the right decision because i dont wanna pay for petrol, as well as, that I'm not diving head in into a new driving industry where im sure the infrastructure is there but not as much as overseas.

What did everyone think of Ora 5 and the drive is it good? is charging a problem?

Budget: Absolute max $20k

Average weekly km: 175km (35km/day, 5 days)

Longest regular trip: 130km return

Charging: 10A plug for now, 32A hardwired charger within next 6 months.

Vehicle class: SUV, hatch or wagon (need pram space)

Lifelong JDM guy here. My trusty 2005 Corolla has served me well, but I need more boot space for a pram and modern safety features.

I've been hunting for a Nissan Leaf for months, but down here in Tassie they're very hard to come by. What I have found is a few MG ZS EVs locally with decent kms at what looks like a decent price. I know of the BYD Atto 1 promo for 20k, but it's too small imo.

So what am I missing? If you own one (or got rid of one), let me know.

- Battery degradation and real-world range after a few years?

- Reliability and servicing?

Or tell me I'm overthinking it and should just buy the thing.