Looking to change my Mitsibushi PHEV
Discussion
Ok we have been running two of these for coming up to three years. No problems with the vehicle at all but before we decide on their replacements I've been looking around for alternatives.
Golf GTE. Dealer was hopeless didn't know anything about the car. Will keep trying...
Mini Countryman, nice looking car so looking forward to a test drive.
A3. Last time I checked they were above our budget, £400 pm, 3 years 10k per year, no maintenance like the car though.
BMW i3 very interested in this one, awaiting test drive.
BMW 330e, my sales Director fancies this one, awaiting test drive.
Mercedes 350e, again waiting for a test drive.
Hyundai PHEV, interesting but I haven't been to the dealer yet.
Mitsibushi PHEV. The new one is a step up from the early models so worth another look.
Nissan Leaf, good car but not really keen on the looks?
So to summarise. 3 year deal 10k pa, no maintenance, £400 ex vat budget. Image not an issue.
Which would you pick and why?
Golf GTE. Dealer was hopeless didn't know anything about the car. Will keep trying...
Mini Countryman, nice looking car so looking forward to a test drive.
A3. Last time I checked they were above our budget, £400 pm, 3 years 10k per year, no maintenance like the car though.
BMW i3 very interested in this one, awaiting test drive.
BMW 330e, my sales Director fancies this one, awaiting test drive.
Mercedes 350e, again waiting for a test drive.
Hyundai PHEV, interesting but I haven't been to the dealer yet.
Mitsibushi PHEV. The new one is a step up from the early models so worth another look.
Nissan Leaf, good car but not really keen on the looks?
So to summarise. 3 year deal 10k pa, no maintenance, £400 ex vat budget. Image not an issue.
Which would you pick and why?
The only obvious absence on the list is the Renault Zoe, which given its range is probably worth considering.
The PHEVs are probably in a sweet spot at the moment benefiting from cost falls in batteries and the movement away from diesel. I think in 12 months it will be increasingly hard to find cars that can't be found in a hybrid form. In places like Norway, UK & NL with tax advantages for low emission company cars there will be a replacement cycle where they're the preferred choice.
After the current replacement cycle (2020?) BEVs are likely to be a big chunk of the market and especially at the fleet side where total cost of ownership is important. The way infrastructure is growing and cost falling they'll be the default choice for many.
The following replacement cycle (2023) could well be autonomous vehicles which will probably be fleet owned and operated. Transport as a service.
Technology transitions are rarely linear. Just ask Blackberry or Nokia.
The PHEVs are probably in a sweet spot at the moment benefiting from cost falls in batteries and the movement away from diesel. I think in 12 months it will be increasingly hard to find cars that can't be found in a hybrid form. In places like Norway, UK & NL with tax advantages for low emission company cars there will be a replacement cycle where they're the preferred choice.
After the current replacement cycle (2020?) BEVs are likely to be a big chunk of the market and especially at the fleet side where total cost of ownership is important. The way infrastructure is growing and cost falling they'll be the default choice for many.
The following replacement cycle (2023) could well be autonomous vehicles which will probably be fleet owned and operated. Transport as a service.
Technology transitions are rarely linear. Just ask Blackberry or Nokia.
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