On Motability, it's only £699 more rather than £5k :) Also, it isn't illegal to have a cable over the pavement but you are liable for any accidents etc. There are cable protectors designed to go over pavements for cables, so it's quite safe to do so. As it happens, we have decided to go with the Ion...

Thanks for the replies. Motability is a UK scheme for disabled drivers, it's basically a lease but with lower prices and everything except fuel included. We get about £260 a month towards getting around, which we can use to pay for the car. Some only cost the monthly payment, others have what's call...

So, I'm testing a Niro HEV in 2 days time, but I'm also considering the PHEV. As a Motability customer there's a price difference of £699 between the HEV and PHEV. I don't have off-street parking, so charging would be via granny cable running in a protected cable cover across the pavement or out on ...