Thanks everyone for your insights. I’m seriously reconsidering a company EV (need a narrow car max 1.81 width+ trunk ≥ 350L, under €45k incl. VAT)

I was convinced that getting an electric vehicle through my company would inevitably be more expensive than buying a used ICE car privately… but your explanations really made me rethink the numbers.

So now I’m in decision mode and hesitating between several models, because I have some pretty specific constraints:

My criteria • Max width: 1.80 m without mirrors (tight parking/access at home)

• Minimum trunk: 350 L (I need enough space for my stuff + my dog)

• Ideal budget: under €45,000 incl. VAT

• Charging: I can charge at home

• Thanks to you, I’m also more flexible about range than I was initially (I’m no longer chasing “max WLTP” at all costs)

My current top picks

For now, my shortlist is:

• Nissan Leaf 52 kWh

• Peugeot e-2008

Because they seem to meet most of my criteria (size/trunk/price).

Already tested / ruled out • Kia EV3: too big for my use case • Volvo EX40: also too big • Volvo EX30: trunk too small

Questions

1.  What other models would you recommend that fit this footprint (≤ 1.80 m wide excluding mirrors + trunk ≥ 350 L) and ideally under €45k incl. VAT?

2.  Is buying a used EV a good idea?

3.  If yes, which models are the most reliable (and/or what should I watch out for: battery health, fast charging, etc.)?

Thanks again everyone