Agreed, it's about the PR coverage as the EQ-S sank like a stone, whoops.
An interesting take on the data there mate. Sales for Merc appear to be holding very well. In 2021, 48,936 of their new sales were Mercedes-EQ battery electric passenger cars (BEV) (+154.8%). Including smart and Mercedes-Benz Vans, total BEV sales rose above 99,000 units. Since the EQS went on sale in August 2021, orders for the electric flagship reached 16,370. Seems pk to me.
Of total UK vehicle sales in 2021, 25% were BEV and 7.7% PHEV.
Agreed but that was not quite what I meant. I will try again in a less hurried manner.
Yes they needed some good Electric PR given the recent launch of the EQ-S seems to have sunk faster than the car in a river due to the weight of the batteries. Given the S has not really made a massive splash either they needed to do something.
I also agree re the Tax benefits to a business owner, this was what I was commenting on some time back re first year offset. I was not aware of the 130% wall box thing, that is good to know thank you.
Is it me or are we seeing the rush to electric result in a bit of a levelling of vendors from "premium" categories etc. Looking at the fresh and very smart Hyundai Ioniq 5 as well as the Honda e I suspect the grand marques like MB and BMW are going to find it more and more difficult as things change? Not an overnight death but more serious consideration.
