Mid sized EV suggestions

[Haggisman]

Just to complete my options - are there any leasing companies that lease 2 year old cars being returned after their first lease? Has anyone used one?

Yes, my eNiro is a used lease from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

There are, but you'll pay the same or more than a new one. https://www.nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk/car-leasing/used

Completely depends on the car & deal, to get a new Niro on the same terms as mine would have cost ~50% more (~£450/month vs £300/month)

 

[tamzzy]

I'm sure there are cheaper options then buying an 18 month old car for cash. I'm certainly keen to look at them. Maybe an older car (4 years perhaps) with a decent after market warranty is a better option.

aftermarket warranties are stupidly expensive for EVs i don't know why, seeing as the battery (and motors, depending on brand) are already warrantied for 8 years by the manufacturer
for example i had a gander around for my model 3, they wanted £600 per year for the aftermarket warranty with a £200 excess...just lol...

unless you're totally unlucky and buy a lemon, i would avoid getting the aftermarket warranties as you'll probably be quids in even if you need work doing on the car