I'm weighing up a leccy car - similar tax breaks in Ireland make it v. attractive as a proprietary director. Ireland being a much smaller country and me living fairly central, the longest journey I would ever make is 300 km one way, and I would almost never do a round trip in a day of that distance, and if I did, I'd take the train. So range anxiety isn't really a thing for me. I have a driveway so for the 100 km round trip to the client office (if we ever go back), you just charge overnight.
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostI'm weighing up a leccy car - similar tax breaks in Ireland make it v. attractive as a proprietary director. Ireland being a much smaller country and me living fairly central, the longest journey I would ever make is 300 km one way, and I would almost never do a round trip in a day of that distance, and if I did, I'd take the train. So range anxiety isn't really a thing for me. I have a driveway so for the 100 km round trip to the client office (if we ever go back), you just charge overnight.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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I'm toying with getting a Tonale for The Wife (tm). It's a hybrid, but it's a start.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by cannon999 View Post'... a 300 mile charge would barely get my to London, suddenly I have to start planning charging stops which you do not need to do in a petrol/diesel car. I don't understand how that's not common sense.
Are you the type of person who tests their eyesight by driving to Barnard Castle?!Comment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostI'm toying with getting a Tonale for The Wife (tm). It's a hybrid, but it's a start.
My concern would be that one day, like big diesels the second hand market will evaporate.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostHybrids except for toyotas are a temporary dead-end, created to meet EU emission deadlines and targets when nothing else was available.
My concern would be that one day, like big diesels the second hand market will evaporate.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostWhen I was looking at them recently the new Skoda ENYAQ looks rather nice for the money - better than a Tesla unless you need Tesla's charging points.Comment
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Originally posted by eek View PostHybrids except for toyotas are a temporary dead-end, created to meet EU emission deadlines and targets when nothing else was available.
My concern would be that one day, like big diesels the second hand market will evaporate.Comment
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Originally posted by fidot View PostWhy do you say that Toyotas are different? Genuine question.
So in 3-5 years time most people will look at the car and go - Hybrid Toyota - that's common.
Hybrid Audi - didn't they sell about 120 of them before giving up on the idea.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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My accountant agrees that it makes sense to purchase it through the Ltd, and is happy enough with it being bought for cashComment
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