Reply To: Are Motability now forcing EVs where they aren’t suitable?

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    Thanks Glos Guy. There is a China only model which might be  updated for EU. Enyon? I would like a new Kodiaq when launched but looking at EU prices, won’t be cheap and looks like Skoda is going down the price- gouging subscription model that will be bad news for additions to AP, imho. I am almost tempted by a run out old model Kodiaq as still has proper climate knobs unlike current Allspace etc. not many offerings do large boots, powered tailgate, roof rails, Kessy easy entry, IQ lights plus ideal seat height. I checked out the Enyaq but unsuitable even though we have a drive plus power available. My wife hates the idea of being trapped in a vehicle that can violently and spontaneously combust in a minor accident with our grandkids in the back. Vw is being sued in Germany by the ship owners and insurers following the loss mid Atlantic with 4000 cars bound for the USA.  Allegedly started by a battery fire. Over 1000 Porsche inc many Taycans, Audis Bentley and Lamborghinis. Big bill. Another car ship off Rotterdam, the Luton car park (1500) and recent Gatwick car park, – allegedly a Tesla – all covered up and highly disingenuous reporting. Lithium ion batteries were banned from cargo on passenger aircraft a long time ago and have since downed Cargo 747s. E bikes have burned down houses. I’m not a fan and being physically unable to manage unwieldy cables avoids conflicts with the missus who hates the idea of any EV compromise. I was lucky to obtain a lease extension before the rule change. The clowns who set targets for car producers are incapable of joined up thinking, sadly, and has resulted in polarised Motability pricing.

    Shell do two apps for disabled. One can prebook assistance and the other to pay without exiting the car. Painless.