Avoid Toyota, Ford and Kia?

[Shallowhal]

Yes MMW and probably cheaper if you bought it privately.Dealers mark up is easily 2/3k.The smaller battery won't appeal to all.

Only problem is you need the money upfront before you can get the grant.Still cheap motoring though.

I think that's a problem MFH.....it's all fine and dandy being given the grant on paper but the reality is car dealers are reluctant to release a car to be registered as a taxi, stickered up and meters and printers fitted before they receive what they're owed even if they are the nominated recipient of the grant,they'll have to wait up to 21 days for that.

[mercenary for hire]

I thought I saw an advert in Donedeal from MD motors in Harolds cross trying to sell Kia e niros as taxis.I don't know anything about them but they have a history of providing finance for taxi drivers AFAIK.

If you went into your local bank or credit union I'm sure they'd accommodate you.Worst case you could stick some of it on the credit card for a few weeks of you were in a jam.*

*Not a financial advisor.


Found it

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2021-kia-e-niro-64kw-fully-electric-range-475-km/27474711

[Bob Shillin]

From my post on March 13th. Mt Drummond Motors did everything as far as I know, not certain if he had to pay the €20k or if they waited for it.

"Know a driver who just got his Kia eNiro plated up, and has his €20k grant approval, plus his €600 from state for his home charger, and €600 from FN for same. Borrowed €25k at €502pm for 60 mths. Hadn't checked, but will, his paperwork to see if there is grant clawback should he decide to retire in a couple of years."

[Shallowhal]

From my post on March 13th. Mt Drummond Motors did everything as far as I know, not certain if he had to pay the €20k or if they waited for it.

"Know a driver who just got his Kia eNiro plated up, and has his €20k grant approval, plus his €600 from state for his home charger, and €600 from FN for same. Borrowed €25k at €502pm for 60 mths. Hadn't checked, but will, his paperwork to see if there is grant clawback should he decide to retire in a couple of years."

I spoke to Noel about that and MD are fronting the grant amount,the only thing is the cost of credit is a bit expensive imo,although MD do look after replacing the rear passenger privacy glass to pass suitability.

[markmiwurdz]

From my post on March 13th. Mt Drummond Motors did everything as far as I know, not certain if he had to pay the €20k or if they waited for it.

"Know a driver who just got his Kia eNiro plated up, and has his €20k grant approval, plus his €600 from state for his home charger, and €600 from FN for same. Borrowed €25k at €502pm for 60 mths. Hadn't checked, but will, his paperwork to see if there is grant clawback should he decide to retire in a couple of years."

You have to insure it as a taxi for 3 years afaik before there's no clawback.

[Shallowhal]

That correct Marky.

[Rat Catcher]

... but you can just reduce the cover to private. I think Octy said he done that for a year and nobody gave a fuck. I know others who have done it without telling NTA, at one of whom was assured that neither his broker nor his insurer would grass.