More and more customers are choosing to lease a brand new, electric car. Tax incentives, grants and lower running costs are all helping to make electric motoring as cost-effective as the traditional petrol and diesel alternatives.
Our EV experts are on hand to answer any of your questions - from technical, vehicle-related queries through to detailed cost comparisons and specific salary sacrifice options. If you have a question please get in touch.
Advantages for the driver and the environment...
Cheaper to run
Electricity is far cheaper than petrol/diesel, so you'll benefit from significant fuel cost savings with a new electric or hybrid car.Cheaper to maintain
With less moving parts and simplified drivetrains, electric cars have far less to go wrong and therefore less to maintain.Better for the environment
Reduced / zero emissions ensure that electric and hybrid cars get you from A to B with far less pollution.Improved driving experience
The latest tech combined with a quieter drive train ensures the perfect driving experience.Multiple tax benefits & incentives
Benefit from a range of government schemes including grants, reduced BIK and salary sacrifice.Charging your electric car
Electric car charging is cheaper, quicker and easier than you might think. The cost of charging an electric car is cheaper than fuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle. Plus with more than 37,000 charge points across the UK, you can charge your electric car almost anywhere.
Learn about how easy it is to charge your vehicle and more with our electric car leasing guides.
This tool will look at your driving habits, and determine whether an Electric Vehicle would suit your lifestyle.
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A practical mid-sized SUV with enough space to seat 5 adults comfortably. The Nissan Qashqai is widely credited with being the first crossover that created the SUV segment.
From £268.99pm inc. VAT
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Powerful batteries, exceptional range and a choice 3 unique trim levels. The Cupra Born Electric is a small car with a lot of attitudes.
From £383.42pm inc. VAT
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The 3 Series is a mid-sized 4 door saloon from BMW. There are 4 models to choose from; the entry level SE model, mid range Sport model, top of the range M Sport model as well as the ED model specially designed to be more efficient. There is also a 3 Series hybrid available for the electric vehicle market.
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Hyundai have created an SUV that is simple to use with a contemporary design while still maintaining the signature Hyundai look. Its inclusive technology and safety features help to create a crowd pleaser.
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Available in hybrid or petrol; the Cupra Formentor combines a spacious SUV feel with the dynamism of a hatchback.
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The Tiguan has a comfortable 5 seat interior that adds to the strong and opulent design. The raised driving position paired with excellent handling amounts to an easy and enjoyable drive.
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It’s the classic muscle car by Ford but with an electric twist. Reach 62 mph in 5.8 seconds in this agile and sporty performance SUV which boasts a generous range and comes chock full of impressive kit.
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This compact SUV has technology for a more confident drive and can accommodate 5 passengers and luggage. The Juke combines the best attributes from SUVs and hatchbacks to create a wonderful crossover.
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The Polestar 2 makes it look effortless. It's an excitingly fresh take on an environmentally friendly Electric Vehicle, and with feather-light acceleration and impressive technology packed in, it's hard not to recommend it.
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The Volkswagen Golf is a mid sized hatchback, with its high quality equipment and build the Golf hatchback is striking and reliable. The interior boasts size and comfort for any journeys be it long or short.
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Your questions answered
With leasing you cover the cost of the vehicle usage rather than the purchase price which means that your money goes further.
The benefits of leasing really lend themselves to electric cars which currently tend to have higher initial purchase prices as the vehicle technology continues to evolve. Many electric car owners rent their car batteries anyway so for many people leasing the entire vehicle may be a smarter course of action.
In summary, leasing provides motorist with an opportunity to drive a state-of-the-art, electric car for an affordable monthly price.
Electric vehicles are on the cutting edge of automotive technology and are progressing quickly with new and improved models being released all the time. Purchasing an electric vehicle at this stage could mean committing money to a branch of technology that could become outdated relatively quickly.
With electric car leasing you are only locked in for the duration of the contract, so can rest assured that you’ll always be able to drive the latest and best electric technology available.
For many people, the most important reason to drive electric is to reduce their impact on the planet. With zero exhaust emissions electric cars are far less polluting than petrol or diesel vehicles.
Another major advantage is the low running costs associated with electric vehicles as the cost of electricity per mile is a fraction of the cost of petrol or diesel. And there are also several tax benefits and incentives available to electric car users which can make a big difference to leasing affordability.
Whilst the electric charger network is growing rapidly across the UK, you may also want to consider installing a home charger for maximum convenience.
To install a home charger you’ll need the following:
Rivervale leasing provide a unique service where the cost of home charger installation can be added to the monthly leasing rental. This helps to spread the cost over the duration of the contract and ensures peace of mind.
Electric cars do need servicing at the same intervals as any petrol or diesel car but a major strength of electric is ease of maintenance. Electric drive trains have far fewer moving parts than conventional engines (less things to go wrong). And consumables such as brake pads last a lot longer on electric cars which incorporate regenerative braking systems.
Electric cars are subject to an MOT after three years (same as any car) but with no emissions test required and with fewer parts to check, you’d expect far less issues than a petrol or diesel car.
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