Electric cars are becoming increasingly mainstream in the UK, and leasing is often the best way to get into the driving seat. Here at Leasing.com, not only do we help you to find the best electric car lease deals, we’ve partnered with Hypervolt to help you find home chargers that are compatible with your new car and home.
Switching to EV is an inevitable step in each of us doing our bit to help combat climate change. We're proud to have partnered with Hypervolt, Britain's leading home charger manufacturer to make sure that the switch to electric is seamless. Their range of beautifully designed, British made chargers have powered tens of thousands of personal EV revolutions, and now it's time for them to power yours.
If you’re looking to lease an electric car, one of the most important factors to consider is charging.
For the best EV experience, you’ll want to know you can charge easily and inexpensively. We’ve partnered with Hypervolt and their team of EV experts to give your EV experience a head start. Their one-stop-shop allows you to purchase your charger and arrange installation in a few easy steps, being upfront around pricing from day one. Simply configure your charger via the link, and if you select the ‘fully installed’ option, you’ll be sent a virtual home survey to plan the installation and confirm your final price.
Hypervolt aim to offer you an installation date in under three weeks from order, or you can schedule the instal for later if the delivery of your EV is not quite so fast.
By partnering with over 2,000 of the UK’s top EV charger installers, Hypervolt are able to offer Leasing.com’s customers a standard supply and fitting price of £1,032. Standard installation applies to the vast majority of customers and makes a number of assumptions about the layout of your home. Additional costs may be incurred should additional work be required.
Full details on standard installation can be found via the Hypervolt link.
All home EV chargers must now be equipped with ‘smart charging’ features. Smart charging means you can schedule charging to happen during what’s called the ‘off-peak’ period - usually between 10pm and 8am. And with the right energy tariff, ‘off-peak’ electricity costs much less. Each Hypervolt charger lets you schedule your charging, so you can start saving money.
As we mentioned above the electricity tariff you are on can make a big difference. So, as with all household bills, it pays to shop around. Going for the cheapest off-peak tariff could be an option for most EV owners, but it’s also worth considering where you’ll be keeping the car. Will you be charging at home, or will you have access to charge points at your workplace? If you work irregular hours and are unlikely to be home during standard off peak hours selecting an overall lower price tariff during peak hours may be the way to go.
Electric vehicles (or EVs) use newer technology than internal-combustion engines. This makes EVs a little more expensive to lease, compared to petrol or diesel models, but that’s not to say that leasing an EV is expensive overall.
The cost of electric cars is coming down all the time. The electric version of the popular Vauxhall Corsa is available from around £250 per month. In comparison, it’ll set you back around £190 a month if you want to lease the entry-level petrol version.
However, if you usually spend around £200 per month on petrol, you may find yourself spending considerably less than that on electricity.
While upfront electric car costs can be more expensive, this is offset by cheaper day-to-day running costs. Charging an EV at home is the best way to save more.
Looking at the whole picture, electric vehicles offer outstanding value over the long-term. They offer drivers a cheaper and more efficient way of getting around.
As the choice of electric cars available to lease increases, so do the number of leasing offers. So whether you’re looking for a Tesla Model Y lease, an MG 4 lease or a Volkswagen ID3 lease, we’ve got you covered.
Choosing the right EV will depend on your budget, your preferred body style, driving style and tastes. The availability of electric vehicles in the UK continues to grow. New models are being introduced every month, with many more being scheduled for release in the coming years. Motorists will soon be spoilt for choice.
Manufacturers like Tesla who led the way in the early years of the EV revolution are still strong players, but new manufacturers are entering the market and established car manufacturers are bringing their latest EV’s into production. Polestar, MG with its budget conscious models and Volkswagen’s dedicated EV brand, ID, are helping to bring electric car lease deals to the mainstream.
There are three types of electric vehicle on the market:
Here at Leasing.com we make searching and comparing leasing offers on BEV, hybrid and plug-in electric cars simple. Start your search here.