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Drive Electric are the UK’s leading provider of leased Electric Vehicles and offer finance options for all makes and model, from all manufacturers, including the BMW i3, Tesla Model 3, Kia eNiro and Audi E-Tron. Our dedicated team of experts were awarded the Energy Saving Trust’s Fleet Hero award and the GreenFleet’s EV Champion award in 2015.

What's the first thing people ask when they're considering an EV?"How do I charge it?"That's why we've refreshed our EV ...
05/06/2026

What's the first thing people ask when they're considering an EV?

"How do I charge it?"

That's why we've refreshed our EV charging guide for 2026. It's designed for drivers who are completely new to electric vehicles and covers the three charging situations most people encounter:

• Home charging
• Workplace charging
• Public charging

We've kept it practical, jargon-light and focused on the questions new EV drivers actually ask.

Take a look: https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/guides/charging/charging-an-electric-vehicle-guide/

We'll be closing early at 1pm tomorrow for a staff wellbeing day.We'll be back and ready to assist during our usual open...
04/06/2026

We'll be closing early at 1pm tomorrow for a staff wellbeing day.

We'll be back and ready to assist during our usual opening hours on Monday 8 June.

Get in touch anytime through our contact form: https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/faq/contact-form/

CUPRA just opened order books on the Raval, its new fully electric city car, and it's worth paying attention to.Starting...
29/05/2026

CUPRA just opened order books on the Raval, its new fully electric city car, and it's worth paying attention to.

Starting from £23,785, it's the most accessible car CUPRA has ever made. But don't let the price fool you. This is still a proper CUPRA: bold design, sporty handling, built on Volkswagen Group's latest MEB+ platform, and available with up to 225PS and 272 miles (WLTP) of range.

For anyone who's wanted a CUPRA but found the Born or Tavascan a stretch, the Raval changes the maths. The 52kWh models also qualify for the UK Government's £1,500 electric car grant, which brings the entry point for the longer-range versions to £28,495.

Seven years in, CUPRA now has three electric models spanning city car to SUV coupe. That's a proper electric range, and it's been built remarkably quickly for a brand that only launched in 2018.

We've got the full breakdown of prices, trims and how the Raval compares to the Born and Tavascan on our news page: https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/news/cupra-raval-electric-urban-car/

28/05/2026

We know not everyone needs a long range car. But yes… range still matters, especially if you regularly do long motorway journeys or simply want fewer charging stops.

We’ve rounded up the longest-range EVs you can buy in 2026, from everyday family cars to premium models pushing beyond 400 miles on a charge.

If you’re comparing EVs for your next lease, this guide is a useful place to start 👇 Read the full roundup here:
https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/news/longest-range-electric-cars-to-buy-in-2026/

Ferrari just unveiled its first fully electric car, and it's unlike anything they've ever built.The Ferrari Luce has 1,0...
27/05/2026

Ferrari just unveiled its first fully electric car, and it's unlike anything they've ever built.
The Ferrari Luce has 1,050hp, hits 100km/h in 2.5 seconds, and does over 530km on a charge. It has four doors, five seats (a first for Ferrari), and 597 litres of boot space. It supports 350kW fast charging.

But the story that really caught our attention is the design. Ferrari didn't hand this to their own studio. They brought in Sir Jony Ive, the man behind the iPhone, iPad, iMac, Apple Watch, and AirPods, and gave him and his creative collective LoveFrom complete creative freedom.

The result is a car built around a philosophy of absolute clarity. A pure glasshouse body. Floating aerodynamic wings. An interior where hundreds of individually considered details add up to a single, clean whole. And a Gorilla Glass key with an E Ink display that pulses Ferrari yellow when it docks in the console, a world first in automotive.

It also comes with an 8-year electric powertrain warranty and Ferrari's 7-year service programme. For anyone thinking about long-term EV ownership costs, that's a serious statement of confidence.

We've got the full story on the DriveElectric news page: https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/news/ferrari-luce-revealed-first-electric-ferrari/

Your next car could cost you significantly less than you think. DriveElectric's Salary Sacrifice scheme lets you lease a...
22/05/2026

Your next car could cost you significantly less than you think. DriveElectric's Salary Sacrifice scheme lets you lease a brand-new electric car tax-efficiently through your employer, saving on Income Tax and National Insurance at the same time.

With a huge range of electric cars, and a team who genuinely know their stuff, we make the switch straightforward.

Sounds interesting? Find out more: https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/business/services/ev-salary-sacrifice/

The Volkswagen Polo has officially gone electric. Volkswagen has revealed the new ID. Polo, an all-electric supermini w...
21/05/2026

The Volkswagen Polo has officially gone electric. Volkswagen has revealed the new ID. Polo, an all-electric supermini with up to 282 miles (WLTP) of range, fast charging, impressive boot space and tech usually reserved for much larger cars.

Highlights include:
🔋 Up to 454 km / 282 miles range
⚡ 10–80% charging in around 24 minutes
📦 441 litres of boot space
🎵 Optional Harman Kardon audio & massage seats
💷 Starting from €24,995 in Germany

This could be one of the most important EV launches of 2026 for drivers looking for a practical, affordable electric hatchback.

Read the full story here: https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/news/volkswagen-id.-polo-the-all-electric-polo-is-final/

Here’s the summary of what’s happening: EV drivers will soon pay 3p per mile, but the headlines don’t tell the full stor...
06/05/2026

Here’s the summary of what’s happening: EV drivers will soon pay 3p per mile, but the headlines don’t tell the full story. The UK’s proposed “pay-per-mile” EV tax (eVED) is generating a lot of noise (and confusion) right now.

Here’s what’s actually being suggested:

⚡ EVs: ~3p per mile
🔌 Plug-in hybrids: ~1.5p per mile
📅 From 2028
➕ On top of standard road tax (VED)

For most drivers, that’s roughly: 👉 £200–£300 per year

This isn’t a “new penalty” on EV drivers. It’s a shift in how road use is paid for, and one that was always likely as more drivers switch to EVs, the government collects less in fuel duty. This new charge is about replacing that revenue and moving toward a usage-based system. 🧠 What’s getting lost in the headlines is that even with this charge:

EVs are still significantly cheaper to run than petrol/diesel
Electricity costs per mile remain much lower than fuel
This doesn’t remove the core financial benefits of going electric

Read more: https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/news/the-3p-per-mile-eved-explained/
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30/04/2026

From longer ranges to more affordable entry points, the next wave of EVs hitting the UK in 2026 is set to reshape fleet strategy.

Here are a few standout trends:

🔋 Range is no longer the barrier
New models like the next-gen BMW i3 (Neue Klasse) are pushing towards 500+ miles on a single charge.

💸 Affordable EVs are expanding access
Vehicles like the Kia EV2 are bringing electric within reach for more businesses and drivers.

🚀 Innovation is accelerating
From performance-led models like the Polestar 5 to new entrants like the Denza Z9 GT, the EV market is evolving rapidly.

🚘 Better all-rounders for fleets
Cars like the updated Volkswagen ID.3 are balancing cost, range, and practicality for everyday business use.

Read more: Link in Bio > "Latest Electric vehicle news"

There’s been a big shift in the conversation around electric vans. The latest update on ZEV targets and government fundi...
23/04/2026

There’s been a big shift in the conversation around electric vans. The latest update on ZEV targets and government funding shows a more joined-up approach to fleet electrification, with £1bn committed to help businesses make the switch.

Crucially, the focus isn’t just on vehicles:
⚡Continued plug-in grants for electric vans
⚡Significant investment in depot charging infrastructure
⚡Support aimed at reducing upfront costs and charging barriers

These are two of the biggest blockers for fleets, so it’s encouraging to see them being tackled head-on, it feels like a step in the right direction for businesses looking to electrify.

Read more: https://www.drive-electric.co.uk/news/2026-van-update-zev-targets-government-funding/

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