My next vehicle will be a full EV
Oscarmax, may I ask if that is purely your own personal choice? Or do you feel you are being ‘priced into’ going EV or even coerced or pressured into getting an EV by Motability’s constant barrage of pro-EV publicity (and their now obvious pro-EV pricing)? Personally, I do have some concerns that Motability customers, who may not be fully cognisant, (I am not say you are, but in general) or maybe without full mental capacity, or even financially vulnerable may feel somewhat pressured into going EV, due to Motability’s current pro-policies and pricing, even if that is not the optimal mobility solution for the particular customer at the moment (ie cannot charge at home etc). I would not be confident that Motability trained sales staff at dealerships (no doubt also under pressure to shift EV’s – as per recent/current pricing and offers and the VEZ scheme) would offer truly impartial advice on the best motoring solution for the customer. So, should Motability themselves be doing more to ensure customers, particularly vulnerable and financially vulnerable customers get the correct type of vehicle, as opposed to pro-actively throwing the EV route upon them by such as attractive pricing/advertising? One for ongoing debate no doubt.
Great post and just about reflects exactly how I am feeling at the minute!
An EV vehicle is just not suitable for me and my needs, yet I feel like I am being forced to accept that route or be financially punished if I choose to stay on the Motability scheme. I am just coming to the end of my second (extended) lease with Motability and am now having to seriously look at buying a private vehicle, along with the cost of getting it adapted, the hassle of finding an insurer and and also sorting out breakdown cover simply because Motability fail to consider their customers needs before some corporate policy that EV is best!