Question 1

What is electric car leasing?

Accepted Answer

Electric car leasing lets you drive a brand-new EV (electric vehicle) for fixed monthly
payments. Included in the cost is a charging cable which lets you charge the car from a three-
pin socket, free delivery and road tax for the duration of your agreement.
With an electric car lease you’ll be hiring your EV for 2-4 years before handing it back to the
leasing provider. Your monthly payments will be determined by how much initial payment you
put down for the car, your contract length and annual mileage.

Question 2

Is electric car leasing worth it?

Accepted Answer

Because electric cars are generally more expensive than petrol or diesel models, EV leasing
can make these models more affordable. You can be flexible with how much you want to pay
upfront for the car, and the monthly payments are fixed so that you can easily budget for your
new vehicle.
For your peace of mind, every electric car available to lease is brand-new and comes with the
manufacturer’s full warranty. These tend to be longer than the average lease term, so you
won’t have to pay for any unexpected repairs out of your own pocket.

Question 3

What grants are available for electric leasing?

Accepted Answer

There are two government grants available to you that can make leasing an electric car more affordable. 1. Plug-in Car Grant - £2,500 deducted from the car’s initial purchase price. Once you’ve ordered your EV, the leasing provider will request the Plug-in Car Grant and apply it to your lease. 2. OLEV (Office for Low Emissions Vehicles) charger grant - £350 off the cost of purchasing an electric car home charger. You must be at least six months into your lease agreement and have access to off-street parking to be eligible for this grant.

Question 4

Where can I charge my electric car?

Accepted Answer

You can charge your electric car at home, work, supermarket car parks or the thousands of public charging stations available across the UK. For more information on the differences between each charging location, check out our full guide to charging EVs.

Question 5

How far can I drive my electric car?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the size of the battery and its energy capacity (measured in kWh, or ‘kilowatt-hour’). Smaller city electric cars tend to have smaller batteries and therefore are limited to how far they can travel on a single charge. For example, the Smart ForTwo EQ has a 17kWh battery which has a maximum range of 91 miles. Meanwhile the Renault Zoe, which is a bigger car, has a larger 50kWh battery and can travel 245 miles between charges.

Question 6

Benefits of electric lease cars

Accepted Answer

1. Fewer moving parts make them cheaper to maintain
2. Charging an electric car is cheaper than fuelling
3. Zero emissions driving
4. Quicker acceleration than most petrol and diesel cars
5. Electric cars tend to have the latest driver technology onboard

Question 7

What are the benefits of electric car leasing?

Accepted Answer

Leasing an electric car gives you access to a greener vehicle, the latest equipment and cheap running costs. Our electric car lease deals help you find the right electric car to suit your budget.

Simply decide on your make and model or search for a new electric car lease using your monthly budget. Once you&#x27;ve found the electric car you want and agreed on a price, you&#x27;ll pay fixed monthly payments until your contract ends – it’s as easy as that.

Businesses are increasingly looking at business electric leasing for fleets because there’s very little company car tax to pay on pure-electric models. On top of this, many workplaces now provide their own free charging points, which means you can save money when commuting to the office five days a week.

All our new electric cars available to lease come with road tax included for the duration of your contract, as well as the full manufacturer’s warranty. So, you’re covered for any electrical faults not caused by driver error.

Question 8

Which electric car manufacturers can I lease?

Accepted Answer

With major brands such as BMW, Audi and Nissan creating their own versions of these green vehicles, now is a great time to find a top deal on a brand-new electric car lease.

Question 9

Where can I charge my electric lease car?

Accepted Answer

The beauty of electric cars is that you can charge them almost anywhere with access to an outlet. Home charging is one of the best ways to charge your EV because you can benefit from cheaper tariffs and top up your electric lease car&#x27;s batteries overnight while you&#x27;re asleep. That way when it comes to driving your car in the morning, you&#x27;ll have enough range to go about your day.

All electric lease cars come with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) which includes a basic charging cable that lets you charge it from a three-pin socket. However, this can take a long time and isn&#x27;t a long-term solution as you could end up overloading the socket. If you have off-street parking, you can have a designated home charger installed which will give you a full charge in 7-8 hours.

If you need to top up your electric lease car while you&#x27;re out and about, the UK has tens of thousands of fast and rapid charging stations that can provide an 80% charge in as little as 20-30 minutes. There&#x27;s also an increasing number of workplaces that are installing electric car chargers for employees to use for free while at work.

You can find out more information about the best way to top up your EV&#x27;s battery with our guide to where you can charge your electric car. Confident you want to make the switch to an electric lease? Start your search today.

Question 10

Are electric cars cheap to lease?

Accepted Answer

Electric car leasing is one of the cheapest ways to drive away in a brand-new EV. We have electric car lease deals available from less than £250 per month.

If the electric car you&#x27;re looking to lease has a retail price of less than £32,000, you&#x27;ll also benefit from the UK Government&#x27;s plug-in grant. When you&#x27;re ready to order your electric car, the leasing funder will apply this grant, which will be knocked off the total lease cost, and provide you with a full quote.

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Choose which electric car you would like to lease

Decide how long you want to lease it for — usually 2-4 years

Select how much you want to pay upfront

Set the number of miles you wish to drive per year

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