Hi,
I think people are getting the wrong end of the stick on the ID5. Yes the interior quality is not up to scratch versus the competition but it is a good option for those on this scheme. The MRSP for the ID5 is £50k.
The relevant alternatives on the scheme are the Nissan Ariya (Base MRSP is £46k) and the Skoda Enyaq (MSRP is £39k), where both offer better interior quality, however neither have the extended range option available. The Ariya also has a smaller boot versus the VW.
The Ariya has a higher AP more than the ID on offer but has better standard kit (albeit a smaller boot and range).
The Enyaq has a smaller range and not as much kit at a lower AP. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles this is the one to go for. You can also add options to get you back to Ariya and ID5 kit levels.
The only option for long range is the VW ID5 so if that’s important to you. You have the Skoda Enyaq for those who find the AP too high.
Comparing versus retail a VW ID Style can be leased for 3 years, for 10k mileage / year for £700+ with no maintenance or insurance. On Motability it is £502 which includes insurance, tyres and maintenance (plus a free ev charger).
Assuming insurance is £3k over the lease period, the charger costs £1k to install and maintenance is £10/month the monthly average drops to £381 a month. That is nearly a 50% saving versus what you can get privately. So even if the quality of the car is not worth £50K this is still an excellent deal for what is only one negative. Its drives well, efficiency is great and it does have a decent amount of standard kit.
Another thing to note is that the larger battery is expensive and increases the price on the Ariya in MSRP terms of nearly £5K and £10K (albeit this comes with extra options as standard).
The point I’m making, at this point in time getting any three of these cars is worth it in todays climate. For those who can’t wait this is a good deal for those who can afford it.
Apologies for the rant but I think sometimes we need to look at things in perspective. In all honesty, I’d go for an Ioniq5 or EV6 if they were available at the same £7K AP or lower with the same larger battery pack.