Thanks again for your honest and detailed analysis of PHEV ownership. I was close to going down that route and considered cancelling my Touran order and switching to the Kodiaq PHEV when it appeared in q4. Despite a drive and charging in situ, I’m too far disabled for cables and would be yet another onerous task for my wife.
the Touran is delivering 38-44 mpg on non- motorway driving where its cylinder deactivation and coasting features would come into their own. 400 kgs is a hefty PHEV weight penalty of 4 men plus 4 20 kg suitcase as a permanent load.
For private buyers, the tax changes starting in April will be a further deterrent and second hand, below the ridiculous £40000 rrp -including options – extra luxury tax, might be the way to go next time. After 53 years of sometimes exciting motors, my aspirations have sadly declined to practical, reliable, utilitarian options. My brother, a car nut, has a BMW 340D touring and a lotus Emira. I can’t get in or out of either!