Daf, yes the climate crisis was a big factor in my initial interest in EV’s. Saw a little video earlier today with David Attenborough which gave me an extra push.
We seriously considered a PHEV as most of our journeys are short too. It has taken me quite a few months (since Christmas really) to convince my husband of the benefits of EVs and a PHEV would have been a compromise. But the more we looked into it, the more we realised that the range on a PHEV wasn’t quite enough.
There are a few YouTube videos on the 2020 Soul which are worth a look if you haven’t already come across them.
Roof boxes are quite expensive, but I saw on Amazon today collapsible roof “bags” for about £70 which are fixed to the roof rails with straps. They are waterproof and I think would be good for occasional use.
As this vehicle is on motability it will be going back after 3 years. And by then I expect technology will have come on a great deal and there will be a lot more choice which will include both a decent range and a decent sized boot! in the meantime we have decided it is worth the compromise, but of course, it is not a compromise suitable for everyone.
Very glad you found my my comments above helpful, and if you decide to go and have a look at a Soul I’d certainly be interested to hear your thoughts.