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.
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There are concerns about just how much EVs are being discounted while ICE and hybrids are going the other way. From personal experience I can safely say that there are a lot of sales people who have no idea about the realities of living with an EV including how they drive/charge, what realistic range looks like or how possible it is to charge a car for certain disabled people. I can struggle with the rapid charging cables and I’ve two good arms and can stand, if you are struggling with any of the above, you may well need assistance simply plugging the car in.
The reality of disabled people with an EV is very different to an affluent business type person with Salary Sacrifice, home and work charging and all 4 limbs functioning. Paying for public charging could well be a significantly bigger struggle than putting a tenner’s worth of petrol in a small car. Especially as range has been made a huge thing by the media.
While there are benefits for those who choose and are able to go electric, I wholeheartedly agree that the choice should reflect the realities of the customer base Motability serves.
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