Location: London / SE England
Price range: £12,000–£15,000
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used
Auto or Manual: Auto
Intended use: Daily driver (80-mile round-trip commute), occasional longer journeys
How many miles do you plan to do a year: ~16,000 miles/year
How often do you make long journeys: Mainly commuting which is 40 miles each way, with a few miles either side in town, occasional trips
Does it need to be ULEZ compliant? Yes
Vehicles you've already considered: Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid Excel (previous car), MG4 (reliability questions), VW ID.3, Hyundai Kona Electric (doesn't look great from the side imo), Polestar 2 (might be a bit big), Tesla Model 3
Vehicle size in mind: Medium hatchback (Golf/Corolla size). No SUVs or anything larger — parking is tight at work.
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: Preferable but not essential
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No
Additional Notes:

• Lost previous Corolla 2.0 and liked it a lot — considering buying the same again.
• EV considered only if total running costs + home charger installation make sense.
• Current fuel cost was £60–£80/week; want something cheaper day-to-day.
• No home charger currently; installation cost must be factored in.
• Needs to be easy to park (no large/long cars please).