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We ordered a Tayron eHybrid Elegance with NO extras.
We ordered on the 5th June 2025.
We weres told yesterday that our car has arrived in the UK, and should be at the dealers on Monday/Tuesday.
We are expecting to pick this up on the morning of Saturday 13th September 2025.
I make that just over 3 months which is amazing!
I suspect if you order a standard model without any extras , then the chance of getting it sooner is more likely.
@PaulH thank you for pretty much confirming the possibility of this feature.
@Kezo Presumably this is possible if the PHEV is on charge – therefore eradicating the need for starting the combustion engine? Of course as you’ve said running the engine and leaving the vehicle unattended is illegal.@ Kezo
After speaking with the VW dealership this morning, and also seeing comments on forums, it appears that you can actually preheat the interior of a Tayron PHEV (assuming it will be the same as the Tiguan eHybrid). Many users say that you can set schedules and departure times from the VW App. Sorry if have misunderstood this and happy to be corrected!
Thanks for that! I did not know that PHEV’s don’t have pre-conditioning like EV’s!! I suppose I’ll have to ask my dealer to ignore my email about taking it off!!
First and foremost, can I thank you all for your insightful advice in helping us to choose our next vehicle.
It has been quite stressful, but your advice has certainly brought many issues that we did not even think or notice to the forefront. Perhaps you are someone who is in the same boat as us, and might be interested in our thoughts regarding the Tayron v Kodiaq v Peugeot E-5008 v Skoda Enyaq. So I have been hopping around between our local dealerships lugging around the two wheelchairs in the back which I could use to get a real world impression of boot space taking our requirements into account. The figures quoted by the manufacturers regarding boot size in litres, much like they quote WLTP figures, are somewhat meaningless.
Currently, we have a 2021 Peugeot 5008 1.5 BlueHDI pretty much picked up after Covid. The car no longer suits our needs as the vast majority of our driving (>80%) is local. Therefore it makes sense to get an electric vehicle in our opinion.
The Skoda Enyaq 85x Sportline – having looked at it today I managed to get both wheelchairs in at a squeeze. However, my youngest may get a bigger wheelchair within the next 2 years so it may not be wise to choose this. The AP for the Sportline 85x is incredible at £1799 (with £500 off).
The Skoda Kodiaq PHEV 1.5Tsi eHybrid – lovely car , incredibly comfort seats, and great dashboard. However, the top of the range sportline (AP £4699) model still has lots of kit (Area View etc) missing and are optional extras. The boot in the PHEV was fantastic and by far the best. Managed to get both wheelchairs stacked one above the other with plenty of space around for shopping bags and medical equipment. Boot size quoted at 705 litres which is alarming – considering ours in the 5008 is 850 litres – yet this boot in the Kodiaq seemed bigger and better with a depth of 115cm compared to 105 cm in out current 5008. But not getting the bang for the buck.
The Peugeot E-5008 GT is incredible value with the current £1000 discount offer – at at an effective AP of £1999 its a brilliant car for the money – however I found the boot in this smaller than our current 2021 5008 – even though the on paper it was supposed to be slightly bigger at (910 litres compared to 850 litres). Loved the the updated dashboard and interior led lighting. Also missing “Auto-Hold” – surely this is something that can be programmed in!
VW Tayron 1.5TSi eHybrid Elegance – Finally, back to square by the sounds of it. Tayron Elegance it is then. Not R-Line you might ask? The elegance has more kit at a lower AP. The R-Line does have the fancy bumper, and all the other exterior kit – more cosmetic than functional in our opinion. The Elegance has the bells and whistles though – which include Area View and Electric Tail Gate – which is a must for a car of this I think. Perhaps another win on this is the Adaptive Suspension (DCC Pro) which comes as standard on all PHEV models.
I must add that I never got to see the actual boot on the Tiguan PHEV as there are hardly around at any dealerships close to us – thus the assumption that it should be the same as the Kodiaq being built on the same platform and whatnot.
So, the order has been placed for white Tayron Elegance at our local JCT600. We’ve specced the Winter Pack too at £425, but I guess that I will be having this removed tomorrow after the advice received on this forum!
Thank you all!
PS I can’t believe that I’ve written all this!
@kezo You’ve just read my mind! I was just looking at reviews and videos of the Enyaq. My local dealer is a little under 2 miles away so I’m going to take both wheelchairs down and see how they fit!
The £1799 offer for a Enyaq 85x Sportline seems an incredible deal, but the dealership offering this are way too far from me. I hope that my local DM Keith dealership are willing to match this but not keeping my hopes too high . Another advantage – I presume the OVO offer of 10,000 miles free would apply to this. The only thing I’ve noted is the relatively dark black interior – so perhaps a Pan roof is a must! Winter pack with rear heated seats and climate windscreen in my opinion is a no-brainer!
We’ve never had an all out electric car so not entirely sure how it will work in terms of range – particularly scared about our cold winter mornings and how that will impact the electric range (some seem to advise preheating the vehicle whilst on charge – although unclear if this means heating the cabin too).
But once again , thanks for all the responses an advice – you guys are magic!
Thank you @BigDave – I noticed the offer at Snows Hampshire (which is way too far for me) but hadn’t realised the same offer at Barnsley (much closer to me at about 30 miles).
The only problem we have is having to take my wife (who is the main carer for both of our severely disabled children) with us to order. This is difficult as she does not drive and we can’t leave any of the kids at home who require 1-1 care. Dealers will not place an order without the presence of the official appointee (understandable).
@Kezo – will definitely be worth having a look. The only issue I have is officially our current model has a boot capacity of 850 litres – the new one is 910 litres – yet when I saw a new E-5008 a few backs the boot on it actually looked smaller! I actually need to look into how boot size is calculated (to the roof or to the top of back of the seat? )Thanks you all again in helping with your advice!
Glos Guy and PaulH – thank you both for your wonderful response.
I hadn’t realised that the OVO offer only applies “Fully electric” vehicles – how i missed that wa alarming.
This valuable response has now thrown a spanner in the works.
Was initially planning on the Elegance (AP £4799) plus winter pack (£425). Was hoping the OVO offer would offset this but hey ho.
Glad i came here and asked- so perhaps may look into the E-5008 even though the OVO offer would not apply to this. However , we currently have a 2021 Peugeot 5008 1.5 HDI so wanted something a bit different.
Well at least i have something to think about – officially the boot on the E5008 is 50 litres bigger so may suit us better.
A few days back to the drawing board I suppose…..
