Thanks @Glos Guy. Trouble is that I currently have a 63 plate diesel car, so I’m getting fairly good fuel economy (43/44mpg). For me to have to lose £300 a month for 3 years, plus the AP cost, I’d need a car that can help offset the cost of fuel. Getting a mild hybrid car of the size I’d need for my assistance dog would also cost me more in petrol, so it’s not financially sensible right now. PHEV would be ideal solution.
I have the money to get a driveway installed, I just don’t have the ability to call various departments and services to get the permission, red tape and logistics to do so.
Frustrating but is also why I was asking where I can find out the information as to which cars are being updated or facelifted. Will keep plugging away.