Re: It will retail for just $35,000
I think the calculation would be something like
35KUSD =27K GBP
Add VAT (%20) (5.4K) which takes us to 32.5K
Subtract EV grant( 4.5K) which leaves us at 28K
Obviously, there will be extras. If you want a bigger battery you'll need to pay more (and probably wait longer as the initial car configurator only lets you choose wheels and colour. If you want to change battery, etc you'll need to wait for the production line to mature).
You will need a garage or at least a drive. If you live in an apartment block or have a flat you won't be able to charge it at home, so that probably rules this group out as purchasers.
If you do have these things then charging is cheap, costing about £2-3 for a full charge. There's also no Road Tax and you can drive in most congestion charge areas with impunity (though why anyone in their right mind would want to drive through central London is beyond me). I figure this will save me about 1.2K a year in running costs, which is significant.
So, if you've got 28K, a garage or a driveway then you can probably buy one. What you get in return is lower running costs.
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