Totally agree with most of your points. I’m lucky I suppose in that when I ordered my Ariya there wasn’t as much choice for a larger EV. I also ordered before the price rise back in June. Still a lot of money I know but the ap I’m paying would be very competitive with the EVs you mentioned, maybe even better. I ordered a Ariya with the Bose tech pack ( upgraded sound, headup display and upgraded rear view mirror) and the 22kw on board charger.
One small point I don’t think the centre arm rest moves on the Ariya Advance, which is the one on Motability.
I managed to have a good look at the Megan and I must admit I really liked it, very stylish design inside, seats felt really comfortable ( didn’t drive it just sat in it for five minutes) and it’s the same as the Ariya underneath. The only negatives for me is the boot, and it didn’t feel as light and airy inside the cabin as the Ariya or ID5