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Is the Nissan Leaf sold in your area? That's probably the perfect choice here, assuming it's available. That, or the VW Golf-e?
Both are sold here, UK, I’m going to have a 2nd look at those I was just so despondent with the experience at Honda, I was hoping to find out if anyone had managed to lock down the interface on an EV to make the overall experience much simpler. My dad has had his car for 25 years so the controls are muscle memory.
I'd recommend something like a Renault Zoe over a Leaf for old people for one reason - the handbrake.
The handbrake in the Leaf is a pedal where the clutch normally lives. Even after driving for some time, I'd instinctively move my foot over it when approaching roundabouts, etc. As for the few times I pressed it accidentally, well, I'm glad there were no cars behind me.
Ooh that is a good bit of information, my mum’s current car has a foot operated handbrake but she hates it! That instantly crosses the Leaf off the list.
Ah. Unfortunately I'm not very familiar with the UK's auto market (currently living in the States), so I'm sorry I can't be of much more help. But I'm not aware of software modifications on the UI for any car, to be perfectly honest.