@kezo the BMW EVs are too expensive as I need electric memory seats and Adaptive/Active cruise control. I’d also much prefer 36o cam on SUVs (especially ones that don’t have auto nearside wing mirror dip when reversing).
The only 2 I were considering are Ioniq 5 and Ford Explorer.
The Ford seems to suffer from the VAG groups spongy, inconsistent brakes, mostly during the regen to mechanical braking, which feels like there’s not much stopping power, then too much stopping power. Not that I’ve actually driven one yet.
I also don’t like having the majority of functions done through a screen. Also those steering wheel buttons look like they’re touch sesitive, which I’d hate.
The Hyundai 5 seemed very promising when we sat in one. Seats were comfy and there was plenty of buttons for all the commonly used things.
I started watching reviews and 3 seperate reviewers had issues with power “being limited”, I guess Tortoise mode had been enabled. Tried to convince myself that they probably had resolved these issues by now, but reading forums suggests that despite Hyundai doing updates, the problem still exists and only goes away when the ICCU is replaced, but even the replacements seem to suffer.
Being a Motability customer, there is the reassurance that we’d never be left without a car (although people don’t seem to be happy with the company that provides the hire cars), but I could do without the hassle and potentially dangerous situations I’ve read about. (I mentioned this on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 thread).
The final nail in the coffin for these 2 EVs was the fact that they are rear wheel drive and my wife doesn’t want RWD in winter conditions.
BTW you mentioned the new Rav4. If I was to leave the scheme, I’d be very interested in a used Rav4 as I’d expect them to drop in value when the new one is released. The one on Motability is the lower trim which isn’t suitable. The Suzuki Across would be an option, but at £6,999 AP it would be silly to get that over the Sportage.