I ordered an e2008 back in February, with expected late April / May delivery. Now the dealer can't even get information from the factory as to when it will be built, and has no idea on delivery. So, decided to cancel the order. Got a Hyundai Kona Premium SE ordered instead UK stock with delivery expected Within two weeks.
They won't be making much (if any) profit on their EVs so (like many OEMs) will limit numbers to achieve EU emission target. Their leader isn't a big EV fan...
Paying just under £39,000.00 for the Kona, went with the Premium SE, which is the top of the range model. I understand the car has had a bit of an upgrade since it first came out a couple of years ago. It now has a 10.25" multimedia display rather than the old 8" one.
Have been looking at the e-Niro recently and lease prices are going down and waiting time quoted is now around 6 months. Have a look at either Drive Electric or Nationwidevehiclecontracts to see what i mean. Maybe and indication that the industry is starting to fight for business
I think some better deals at present are due to softer salary sacrifice demand as people feel less secure. They are keeping their old ICE and maybe hoping a scrappage deal will come. Also, some manufacturers are offering more support as want to sell ULEZs this quarter to keep the EU emission fines at bay.
As others have said, it is very difficult to predict future values. If VW do have a £25K ID.3 in 2022 people won't be paying £20K for a 2 year old Zoe or e208, which is what some of the lease deals effectively require. Of course, if PICG disappeared then new prices would rise again - they did last time it reduced, despite conspiracy theorists being convinced it doesn't reduce costs.
I suspect older EVs might hold up well as not everyone wants new or to lease/PCP, so buying a £9K Leaf today (for example) might not drop much. Lower range cars will continue to be viable for commuting, local driving, etc.
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