ONE BUY IT
That’s right, you can just
stroll into a dealership with
a pocket full of cash and
walk away with a shiny
new electric car, so long
as they have it in stock.
There are ways to stagger
payments (more on that
next) – and remember,
the government offers a
£3000 grant (PiCG) for EVs.THREE LEASE IT
A lease plan can be a great
way to get an electric car
without the prospect of a
large payment at the end.
A small deposit is rolled
into the monthly costs.
Note that lease firms are
aware of the fuel savings
offered by EVs, so typically
charge a premium over
diesel and petrol cars.TWO PCP IT
Personal Contract Purchase
(PCP) is the most popular
way to own a car outright
these days. It involves
monthly payments over
a period that’s set by the
size of your deposit. Be
aware, there will be a final
‘balloon’ payment if you
want to keep it after that.
The PiCG still applies here.FOUR RENT IT
Those dipping a toe into
EV waters should look
at renting one, with large
operators like Enterprise
and Sixt offering an array
of cars for short-term hire.
There are also dedicated
EV rental platforms such
as Evezy, while larger cities
have pay-by-the-hour
offerings like Zipcar.ELECTRIC CARS
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Fuel for your lovin’
An 11kW AC charge
takes 150 minutes,
and a three-pin plug
12 hours; the Mini
Connected app
keeps you updated.Eight miles hi-fi
Options include
Harman Kardon
sound, a head-up
display, matrix LEDs
and wireless phone
charging.
Weight in the car
Arranged in a
T-shape under the
floor, the battery
pack ensures this
Mini has near-50:50
weight distribution.VHOW TO... GET AN ELECTRIC CAR