I had a charger fitted within three weeks of ordering a car. I have since cancelled after waiting 8 months.
which rather supports my point! I guess that the other advantage of waiting until the car is within a month or two of delivery is the chance that you might get a newer or updated charger, should one become available.
That’s not necessarily an advantage. In the past so far that would’ve lead to no technological advantage, while being required to adhere to new (less convenient) legislation as well as reduced grants for fitting it (which of course only matters if you fit it yourself, but still).
The situation is an odd one, though. You’d assume that MB has something in place that’d prevent potential abuse (obv. after 8 months we’re not talking abuse in this particular case). They’re very much not altruistic, they don’t do nothing out of kindness of their heart or empathy for disabled people.
In fact i wouldn’t be surprised if they charge him if he doesn’t order another BEV/PHEV.
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.