Electric Cars

Electric cars use one or more powerful electric motors powered by a bank of hi-tech batteries.

A fully electric car has no standard combustion engine and runs purely off an electric motor, therefor producing zero emissions. Electric cars are the most environmentally friendly modern vehicle type and are cost-effective thanks to no external fuel costs.

2020 will see a number of new electric vehicle launches in the UK - click here to read more about fully electric vehicles from Volkswagen, BMW, Volvo and Mini.

Battery technology is constantly improving and previous concerns over range and charging times are reducing. For example the Tesla Model 3 has a range of between 250 and 320 miles and the soon to be launched Mini Electric will be 80% charged in just 35 minutes.

Are there any tax benefits?

Yes! Electric cars emit no CO2! That means if you are driving the car as a company vehicle, you will pay no company car tax under the current legislation from April 2020. And company car tax is currently 16%, so that’s potentially a big benefit.

Please contact us for expert advice about the tax benefits of ultra low emission vehicles.

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What is an electric car?

An electric car is the same as your current car except that it has an electric motor. Electric motors are much quieter than a petrol or diesel engine. So you can often tell an electric car by how quiet it is.

How does an electric car work?

Electric cars use powerful electric motors instead of a petrol, or diesel engine. The electric motor is powered by a bank of hi-tech batteries. These are much more powerful than anything in your home. The technology of these batteries has been developing rapidly over the past few years.

What about filling up with fuel?

Instead of going to a petrol station to fill up with either petrol or diesel, you go to a charging point to recharge the battery. These charging points are being installed at a very rapid rate. That’s because local councils and national government want us to use electric cars.

Are electric cars good for the environment?

Yes. A fully electric car has no standard combustion engine and runs purely off an electric motor, therefor producing zero emissions. Electric cars are the most environmentally friendly modern vehicle type and are cost-effective thanks to no external fuel costs.

Is there much choice of electric cars?

2020 will see a number of new electric vehicle launches in the UK - click here to read more about fully electric vehicles from Volkswagen, BMW, Volvo and Mini. All the major manufacturers are competing to produce more and more electric cars. You will soon see electric cars Ford, Range Rover, Porsche, Mercedes and Jaguar. And there will be more models from Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Citroen and Renault.

How good are the batteries in an electric car?

Battery technology is constantly improving and previous concerns over range and charging times are reducing. For example the Tesla Model 3 has a range of between 250 and 320 miles and the soon to be launched Mini Electric will be 80% charged in just 35 minutes.

Electric cars are here to stay and more of them are coming soon, but it can be a complex subject. It’s important to consider which electric car is right for you, depending on the distance of the journeys you make and the frequency of those journeys.

Please explore this site to see the electric cars which are currently available and call us on 01451 615514 to discuss your needs with one of our experts.

If you have any other questions about electric car leasing or leasing a hybrid car please contact us.