sell millions of Golf diesels.
Scary isn't it? Who in the right mind would buy a brand new diesel in UK today...Yet lots sell.
Even if you go and buy a Kona you wont get it this year.
You recon there is a waiting list for a leaf? Last time I checked, the decent spec was ~35k and it was still *sugar*. Like non-telescopic steering wheel *sugar*... But Hey, at least you can have Android Auto
Here we go:
e+ Tekna £35,895 (grant already taken off) 62KWh battery
Max. Speed 90 MPH
Range (WLTP City Driving Cycle), milesUp to 242
Wheel size 17" Alloy
On-board charger, kW6.6
Port for Rapid Charger CHAdeMO type, kW50
Battery Charging (50kW Rapid Charger) from 20% to 80%, Around 60 min
Upholstery Black - Leather / Ultrasuede®
Has some cruise control features etc. Park assist is another 1k
No idea how fast they can deliver I'd loathe to call a dealer
Obv. no dedicated supercharger network
When you look at the KONA:
£35,145.00 for the top end with grant deducted
"Please note: Due to high demand, KONA Electric is no longer available in 2019. To reserve one of the next available cars you can add your details to our waiting list."
With an exceptional electric driving range of up to 279 miles
0-62 7.6 sec
279 miles of range
75 min "rapid charge" 20-80
max speed 104 - a bit better than the leaf
64 kWh battery
BMW i3
"Enjoy a top driving speed of 93mph and a range of up to 193 miles." From £35,350
I don't think I need to say any more....
Then you have ID 3
"Priced from £35,000 (est) | On sale Summer 2020"
Three battery options will eventually be offered, with even the smallest and cheapest delivering 205 miles in official Government tests. Meanwhile, the mid-range ID 3 – which will actually be the first to go on sale – offers 260 miles.
So the 35k model will get you ~200 miles - which is more like 180 real world.
"Volkswagen is hoping to sell 110,000 ID 3’s a year" That's just over how how many model 3s sell per quarter...
VS
SR+ for £36,490
Less than 1k difference for LEAF and just over for KONA, better wheels, better efficiency, faster charging, better trim (IMO) - at least you have full leather, definitely more comfortable driving position for someone tall.
Bear in mind that ALL of those cars would import via EU today with a £50 import duty. Tesla has to pay 10%. After Brexit all those EU imports might go up in price.