Good or bad idea?

[ippy1]

I’m getting frustrated with 1) the ever rising cost of fuel and 2) the extended waiting times for new Ev’s
So, I’ve had a deposit on a ZS EV trophy long range since only May, which in the current climate won’t be available this year!
I’m considering buying a standard range, as there are a few around, to tide me over till my LR arrives, and then selling on and switching.
Does this sound like a good or bad idea ?

 

[Sean]

I’m getting frustrated with 1) the ever rising cost of fuel and 2) the extended waiting times for new Ev’s
So, I’ve had a deposit on a ZS EV trophy long range since only May, which in the current climate won’t be available this year!
I’m considering buying a standard range, as there are a few around, to tide me over till my LR arrives, and then selling on and switching.
Does this sound like a good or bad idea ?

yes

 

[neilp7865]

I’m getting frustrated with 1) the ever rising cost of fuel and 2) the extended waiting times for new Ev’s
So, I’ve had a deposit on a ZS EV trophy long range since only May, which in the current climate won’t be available this year!
I’m considering buying a standard range, as there are a few around, to tide me over till my LR arrives, and then selling on and switching.
Does this sound like a good or bad idea ?

You’ll need to factor in an element of depreciation. Depends what you’re current situation. If, for example, you have a used ICE now which will depreciate anyway and possibly an expensive MOT, then it might be worth a shout.
However, if you’ve got a reliable car that’s still got plenty of life and doesn’t have much depreciating to do… might be less of an issue.

 

[Bryan Flanagan]

Down under in New Zealand the supply chain is so ratshit that anything with EV in the name is selling for inflated prices so I suspect that your scheme would work in our environment Ippy1. Down here we don't have the option of the LR, the first shipment are all SR and I believe the second shipment is also. This isn't really as sad as first impression though. The LR is recommended to be charged to only 80% which coincidentally is about 200 miles, the fully charged range of the SR. Because the SR uses LFP battery chemistry they can be charged to 100% every time, so unless you are prepared to accept accelerated battery degradation, or plan ahead enough to do a 100% charge the night before you go on a longer trip, then most days the LR and SR will begin the day with similar range.

 

[Slipstream]

I’m getting frustrated with 1) the ever rising cost of fuel and 2) the extended waiting times for new Ev’s
So, I’ve had a deposit on a ZS EV trophy long range since only May, which in the current climate won’t be available this year!
I’m considering buying a standard range, as there are a few around, to tide me over till my LR arrives, and then selling on and switching.
Does this sound like a good or bad idea ?

You should get a good trade in price against your LR when it arrives. I traded in my mk1 zs for the LR trophy and got a fantastic deal.

 

[fatboyfat1981]

I’m getting frustrated with 1) the ever rising cost of fuel and 2) the extended waiting times for new Ev’s
So, I’ve had a deposit on a ZS EV trophy long range since only May, which in the current climate won’t be available this year!
I’m considering buying a standard range, as there are a few around, to tide me over till my LR arrives, and then selling on and switching.
Does this sound like a good or bad idea ?

If you’ve got the cash spare, go for it. Any depreciation would be (partially) offset by the difference between Dino juice costs v ‘lectric.

Having just spent 1.817/litre on diesel I’d be doing the same, except I’m about £30k short….