Hm.. stuck in queue, so i decided to use the livechat.
After asking the question in regards to the £250 “contribution”, this is what came back.
“Really great question and it’s definitely something that I can clarify for you.
Please may I ask where you have see this information and provide me with the link if possible?”
I then went ahead and explained where i found it (well, someone else found it).
Next answer:
“Thank you for kindly confirming.
With rising energy, fuel prices and other everyday living costs increasing, we are pleased to announce that we will be introducing a one-time new vehicle payment of £250.
You will need to have had a live agreement with us on the 31st of December 2021 or placed a new application/received your new vehicle in 2022.
You will only receive the payment when you take delivery of your new vehicle and we will begin issuing the payments on the 1st of February. For our customers that took delivery between the 1st of January to the 31st , the payments may not be received until the 18th of February.
Payments will be issued via bank transfer or cheque, depending on your payment preference.
If you have added your bank details with us the payment will be with you in 5 working days, please allow 10 working days if the payment is being issued via cheque.”
Few key things. A: this isn’t actually official yet, hence the lady being slightly confused and wanting to see where “i” found it. B: it’s retro-active. You pay as normal, and get £250 back, as i understand it. Probably together with the GCB.
edit: @Paul so you were the reason i was stuck in the queue. Pfft. 😛
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.