Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
In the UK, we’re inching towards electric cars as a viable alternative for both buying and leasing.
But the Government plans to be the catalyst in this change by pumping money into electrical charging points. A total of twelve eco-driven projects are set to receive almost £40 million to fund improvements like solar-powered forecourts and underground charging systems.
The hope is that these measures will encourage uptake of electric vehicles at a time where sales are declining. Drivers cite cost and availability of charging points as a barrier to switching, which suggests that leasing could be the better option for electric vehicles in the short-term.
Is leasing an electric car right for me?
We chat to Paul Barker, editor of Company Car Today, about the considerations small businesses should make when leasing an electric car and the benefits having one (or more) can bring to your business.
What considerations should small businesses make when leasing an electric car?
The key thing is an understanding of how you’re going to use the car. Electric vehicles make a massive amount of sense as long as you’re doing the right kind of mileage. As weird as it sounds, it’s about doing enough