Best in class Key Rival: Renault Scenic E-Tech


The Scenic nameplate is back on a Renault, but this time it is being sold as a crossover. Yet despite this, the French manufacturer is selling the Scenic on the roominess and practicality of its interior. One interior highlight is the SolarBay roof, which can be changed from clear to opaque at the touch of a button, or by voice command.


This Scenic is in range-topping Iconic spec, with the second-highest P11D figure in this group (£45,440), and unsurprisingly, it has affected its standing – but it remains similar to the other models here in terms of price.


More impressive, considering the other models in this set, is the fact that at £21,250 and 47%, it


Key Rival: Skoda Enyaq


Our current favourite medium SUV sits on the same new MEB EV platform as the Ford Explorer and the VW ID.4. The Enyaq has received significant drivetrain, battery, and infotainment upgrades this year. Additionally, 85 versions replace the previous 80. With power up


Skoda Enyaq 85 Editon 82kWh


P11D: : £44.485 CO2 (tax): 0g/km (2%) BIK 20/40% a month: £14/£29 Range: 348 miles National Insurance: £10.24 First year VED: £0 Subsequent VED: £0 Battery size/power: 82kWh/286hp AFR: 7p


to 282hp, 0-62mph acceleration takes 6.7 seconds – yet because of the optimised battery, the range jumps to an impressive 348 miles. And it can be charged at up to 135kW – although the entry-level 60 is unchanged.


Skoda’s tend to perform well when it comes to residuals, but the eye-opener here, is that at 43%, the Enyaq performs better than its German sister car the ID.4 at 36%! Although it can’t topple the


 Residual value: 43%  Depreciation: £24,925  Fuel costs: £3,759  SMR: £2,825


Key Rival: Volkswagen ID.4


The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first EV SUV and the second model from its ID electric family. Like the Enyaq, the ID.4 is a practical SUV in the


same vein as the Explorer. Match is the entry-level spec, but we’ve chosen the bigger, 77kWh version, which is more competitive against


57.42p CPM


the others in the set. Standard equipment is still decent, with 19in alloy wheels, heated front seats, an electrically operated tailgate, climate windscreen, rear tinted glass, keyless entry and starting, together with a rear-view camera. Our ID.4 is powered by the Pro


Volkswagen ID.4 Match Pro 77kWh


P11D: £44,305 CO2 (tax): 0g/km (2%) BIK 20/40% a month: £14/£29 Range: 349 miles National Insurance: £10.19 First year VED: £0 Subsequent VED: £0 Battery size/power: 77kWh/286hp AFR: 7p


77kWh battery, this equals 349 miles of range and 201hp. This Volkswagen is easy and good to drive.


The ID.4 might be the cheapest to buy of this set, but at 36%, it has the lowest residual value, and the highest depreciation at £27,730. The ID.4 doesn’t have the longest range, but on the flip side, it does have the second-lowest National Insurance (NI) monthly figure at £10.45, but this isn’t enough for the Volkswagen to not finish in a disappointing last position here.


 Residual value: 36%  Depreciation: £27,730  Fuel costs: £3,856  SMR: £2,850


www.businesscar.co.uk | September/October 2024 | 53 52.15p CPM


Ford or Renault, at 45% and 47% respectively. The Skoda doesn’t have the best residuals of this set, but


it’s one of the slowest depreciators with its £24,925 figure behind the Renault at £23,490.


has the highest residuals. On top of this, the Scenic is the lowest depreciator at £23,490. Where the


Renault falls down, is that it has the highest predicted electricity cost, at £3,869 – so that raises questions of


49.86p CPM


 Residual value: 47%  Depreciation: £23,490  Fuel costs: £3,869  SMR: £2,561


efficiency. However, with its high residuals and low depreciation, the Scenic achieves the lowest cost per mile figure here.


Renault Scenic E-Tech Iconic 87kWh


P11D: £45,440 CO2 (tax): 0g/km (2%) BIK 20/40% a month: £15/£30 Range: 379 miles National Insurance: £10.45 First year VED: £0 Subsequent VED: £0 Battery size/power: 87kWh/215hp AFR: 7p


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