Here’s my thoughts. Tesla is, unfortunately, still relevant as every media reviewer will compare against the relevant model. If they dropped £5k off a price that would make a huge difference to prices for other manufacturers models that did compete. If that happens then the resale value drops further and Motability are currently looking at rather depressing resale values. The media are looking at second hand EVs. I’ve seen more articles about ownership of used EVs and the reliability towards and beyond the 8 year/100,000 mile age. As communication improves around ownership of used EVs then that market will improve. Again, as more people have older EVs and don’t have major issues, then others will see that the old stories of batteries needing expensive replacement just as the warranty runs out aren’t so true. There are some nice cars hitting the market that aren’t yet on scheme and could be if the manufacturer wants the numbers. KIA, for example, have a number of really nice EV models that are genuinely built as EV which makes for the best EV experience. They aren’t offering much on the scheme but if they work out that sticking all EV* models on the scheme will improve their balance and get them either close to or over quotas. For people seeking smaller cars, that seems to be the direction the market is taking over the next year, with a lot of city cars coming in under retail of £20-25k and some even targeting the teens. If space isn’t your requirement, these could see zero APs and less than full benefit on an EV. Citroen are looking at updating their models this year, following Peugeot’s and Vauxhall’s updates there will be their versions of the 2008,3008,5008 released.
Talking about Tesla have you seen the used market insane prices for a 4/5 year old Tesla with 60,000 miles on the clock, if they don’t extend my lease I many seriously consider a used Tesla.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.