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The descriptors and whole PIP qualification process will be subject to a report due to be presented late summer next year. That will form a new framework in which PIP will be decided.
Im fully aware just how crippling mental health can be, I’ve spent the last 3 years supporting my daughter in getting her anxiety recognised. Treatment is still a while away and she barely capable of going out to places where people will be.
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I tried to get on but ran out of time. The usual nonsense from people with neighbours taking the mick. Can call a phone in but not report them to Motability, delightful.
The MP was just making stuff up. He managed to have the majority as both deserving enhanced PIP but not deserving a car. I was desperately trying not to shout at the radio when he was talking about original scheme users had physical disabilities but now you can get them for anxiety. Yes, that’s because in 2014 the Conservative government equalised mental health to physical health in terms of defining disabilities. They’ve since admitted that there were unforeseen consequences to that decision that has resulted in the increases in PIP claimants.
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It depends on the charger, some need a pin given to unlock the port cover, most can be set to require authorisation from the app.
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Band 1 vehicles are British built. The new Leaf will qualify once it’s released but we are importing the rest. I don’t think a couple of grand per car would persuade anyone to set up a plant in England just to qualify.
It’s also worth noting that there’s a loophole in which one qualifying car for any band qualifies all versions with the same battery and drive. So the Ariya qualifies at band 2 because the base model is under the price and then all single motor with the same battery size then also qualifies. Thus the model shown on Motability as the ‘Shiro is an 83kWh battery single motor under £40k. That then means all up to and including the Evolve long range qualify for the grant. I’d expect to see a few more working that out and releasing long range versions (where they have multiple battery sizes) with base spec but huge delivery times.
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Motability will try to save as much as possible. Applying for the grant gets them the money to save.
It’s still worth noting the install is what they classify a ’standard’ install. That’s 15 metres of cable a hole in one wall, breaker box near the fuse box and attach charger to the wall. They will want proof that there’s a drive for the car and pictures of your fuse box to be sure everything’s good to go.
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I was talking with another Scheme member last evening and he was searching through the options. I mentioned the IM range and he was rather quickly interested. I can see either Performance model coming on scheme but I also don’t expect that many will be sold anyway, I’ve heard so many times of Tesla drivers not getting out of the eco settings as the car gets somewhat hairy. The range and performance of the single motor 100kWh is plenty, whether you’re seeking a hatchback or something taller. I also saw the IM6 had a monitor that drops down behind the drivers seat level, I really can see families loving the in journey entertainment as long as it works properly.
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EV4 was less busy:
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Considering the moon prices they charge for both EV3 and EV6, they can keep the 4 and 5.
I did ask the KIA guys what they thought about plans for the scheme and they were adamant that everything but the EV9 will be on scheme but not until next spring/summer. Given how much the upper models of the EV3 are, I can’t see there being space for the upper models for these two before you’re at EV6 silly money.
I resisted the urge to ask why KIA thought they were worth so much to Motability customers, given you can get a fully specced Enyaq for £3,500 and the Ford Explorer for even less. Even comparing to the Hyundai offerings they’re just expensive.
I can’t say that these cars were built to a point where I could compare them to the Mercedes or BMWs but that’s where they’re priced.
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EV4 was less busy:
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Apparently, if you get a car with under the £37k price limit, all more expensive cars are also eligible for the ECG discount. Nissan have released a 87kWh Engage for this very purpose which means only the e4orce dual motor vehicles don’t qualify.
They’ve managed to get everything on offer to Motability customers discounted through the grant.
When the LEAF comes out it will be the first car eligible for the whole £3750 as it’s UK built.
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Motability cheerfully passing the blame to manufacturers again. It’s always supposed to be a negotiation but it’s never a failing of Motability to not understand who gets how much and ensure as much of that is passed to us as possible. Afterall, that’s why it was applied.
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It looks like the Ariya has dropped by £1500 across the board. I haven’t the opportunity to check all prices but the Engage was £5495 and is £3999.
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I will archive this post and create a new one. It’s creaking.
Many of us know the feeling😂
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I’m just over 1/2 way through my Enyaq lease but still looking for what’ll be next. Realistically it’s about 15 months until I can order so around October next year. I’m fairly limited by my height and mobility issues, I need something tall enough to get into so at least 1.6m or better. I’m definetly staying with a full EV so another Enyaq would of course fit, the Elroq as well or maybe the ford Explorer. The Toyota BZ4x and Nissan Ariya are non-starters, couldn’t even get into the toyota due to the height/shape of the opening and floor height, the Nissan was far too cramped inside with the steering wheel hitting my legs and my head hitting the roof lining!, weirdly both of those are 2 or 3cm taller than my current Enyaq!
I had a look around the new shape Enyaq today, it’s much better spec’d and still rather comfortable a place to be. We sat in the standard Edition, with it’s driver’s electric/massaging seat and electric tailgate it’s got a lot of what we see as essential from standard, the addition of the Advance pack brings in the HUD which I’ve gotten really used to having.
I still like the Ariya but the version with everything we need is rather expensive. The Toyota isn’t a viable option, purely because it’s a Toyota. There’s too many manufacturers who seem to think offering the base model at a huge AP is perfectly acceptable. They should understand the benefit certain features have on those with mobility and movement issues. Not reaching to pull down a heavy tailgate is a life saver when you’re barely able to stand after being in the car too long. Having large and comfortable seats for those of us who take up that little bit more space but also have lower back/leg issues can make the difference between being able to get around town, just, and being able to travel longer distances, forget the hassle of charging, there’s the hassle of having to get out of the car every hour because you’re back has been complaining for the last 10 minutes.
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Thanks guys. There’s going to be some difficult discussions to be had once they’ve seen what needs doing.
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A lot of people who haven’t tried it will tell you it’s not viable.
There will be some who say it’s easy, find out how they find it so easy.
My thoughts are different. You need to choose the car carefully, some manufacturers have discounts with certain providers which are useless if there’s none of their chargers close by. Electroverse can be useful if you’ve the right chargers close by. Essentially, you need to find what chargers you can regularly use. Rather than having to charge from empty to full, charge from a quarter to no more than three-quarters. If you’re going somewhere further away charge to full but keep enough in the battery for an urgent trip to the hospital at minimum and then charge for whatever time you’re comfortable with.
Pricing can vary ridiculously. From 30 odd pence per kWh up to 90p or more and that will build up if you’ve a 88kWh battery.
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I’ve been looking at what’s coming over the next few months. The KIA PV5 could be an interesting prospect but I can’t see it being cheap if it gets to the scheme. Likewise the Ioniq 9 has been released and is a 7 seater SUV/EV, which is huge just like it’s sister the EV9. I’m equally not sure if it’ll get to scheme.
Ones more likely to get there and attracting some attention are MG’s selections. There’s a MGS6 which will be HS sized SUV but electric. They’re also releasing imminently the IM5 and IM6 with cars hitting dealerships in the next month. These are directly aimed at Tesla, both model 3 and Y, but will be available at all MG dealerships, so will be more likely to hit the scheme. There are reviews on YouTube, to give us all an idea and a look at what’s inside and, to some extent, how it drives.
The IM5 looks like it’s targeted directly at the Model3, mostly because it looks rather similar and is equally rapid. The IM6, with it’s Model Y sizing, is really beginning to appeal. I need to see it in person, which will happen before too long, but looking at all the specs (which is very high as standard and doesn’t increase as you step up the range) there’s an awful lot of tech in this car.
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Well, it appears the answer is just over 6 months! The latest scan appears to have ‘reduced’ to the point where we’ve moved on to the next step. I’m really uncomfortable with the thought of that, they’re going to knock me out (thankfully) and then put a camera all the way up the urethra. I’ll give you a minute to think about that and recover. What makes that more worrying is that I’ve suffered with the skin thickening and constricting the passageway when it was in use. Now it’s been completely out of use for a couple of months so far, I can’t see that being an easy prospect.
They’re looking to see if the damage done is repairable by them, repairable with a referral to specialists in Bristol or whether I’m now stuck with a catheter for the rest of my life. To be fair, now that I’ve gotten used to it being there, the catheter isn’t a massive problem. I can see how people live with them for decades, if nothing else, I now don’t have that old man rush when I get home because I need a wee….
Gone Infection is definitely good news, the rest….
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Driving an EV is easy. It’ll take a bit of getting used to, mostly because they accelerate a good deal better than ICE. If you’ve experience of driving an automatic, you’ll get used tot he lack of gears quite quickly. Regen can be a major difference to start with, I’d suggest starting with it low and turn it up as you feel more comfortable.
I’d also strongly suggest taking a lot of time to get used to the car. There’s no point in getting a car that was fantastic initially because it’s a newer car than you’re used to or because it’s smoother than the old car. You need to get through the novelty and start to nitpick to really understand whether it’s something you’re truly comfortable with for the next 3 years.
As for driving an EV, I’ve started and others have contributed to this thread: https://forum.whichmobilitycar.co.uk/forums/topic/ev-hints-and-tips/ give it a read and you’ll get some insights.
Some more threads for reading, if you’re bored.
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That’s what’s most important. There’s a point, that’s different person to person, where you don’t have to think about how far you have to go and how much battery you need and start to just drive and enjoy that experience. The first thing I did, as soon as the opportunity arose was to go as far as the battery and my nerve would allow. I got from Camborne, Cornwall to Fleet Services, M3 in Hants with 43 miles remaining. That’s 243 miles without a charge or taking any particular battery saving measures. I could have turned off the air con and roasted and dropped the speed to 65 or even 60 and gone much further but that wasn’t the test. What was clear is that the charging stop was my 2nd stop and could have been my 3rd if there was suitable services to stop at. So, the car goes at least twice as far as I can go in it.
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