26 November

I had a look at Origin's new subscription model the other day. Very interesting, you get to trial any car they have on their list, and can switch it with 30 days' notice if you want to try another one. Gives you an opportuinity to try a whole range of cars (particularly EVs) that you otherwise wouldn't be sure about, without commitment. You can even buy a car if you love it, after 3 years, or just keep switching to new cars with only 30 days' notice, if you want. Given that people are often paying off cars anyway, subscribing to a whole range of new cars is better than paying off one new car only. With Origin you can then also access super-cheap EV charging rates for your EV, 8c/kWh. Makes 'filling' it cost about $5, $120 in fuel for a year of driving. Like novated leases the subscription can also cover most costs of ownership, like rego, insurance, servicing, tyres etc. You will probably pay more this way, but you do get things like as many car swaps as you like, no need to ever try to sell your old car etc.