How can I buy an EV?

Compare Electric Car Dealers

Buying a new car

Although buying a new car can be a sizable investment, there are some advantages that you may not get with used cars. New cars typically come with a manufacturer's warranty, providing peace of mind and potential cost savings for repairs and maintenance. You have the opportunity to choose specific features, colors, and options when buying new. Newer cars often come equipped with the latest advancements in technology and safety features. Newer vehicles generally have fewer maintenance issues and are less likely to require immediate repairs.

⚡ Find out more about the different ways in which you can buy a car here.

Octopus EV

Octopus EV specialises in a complete solution to provide your car, smart charger, energy and full maintenance services in one place. With 16,000 EVs on the road, Octopus is one of the leading providers of green leasing in the UK today.

What they offer:

One-off cash paymentContract Purchase (PCP)
✅ Personal Contract Hire (Lease) ➖ Hire Purchase (HP) ✅ New Cars
Used Cars ✅ Salary Sacrifice ✅ Maintenance Package
✅ Charger Installation ➖ Car Rental/ Subscription

Drive Green

Drive Green have the one of the UK’s largest selection of EVs, with every model in one place. Look at them all side by side, go for multiple test drives, and get all the advice you need from their experts.

What they offer:

✅ One-off cash payment ➖ Contract Purchase (PCP)
✅ Personal Contract Hire (Lease) ✅ Hire Purchase (HP) ✅ New Cars
✅ Used Cars ➖ Salary Sacrifice ✅ Maintenance Package
✅ Charger Installation ➖ Car Rental/ Subscription

The Electric Car Scheme

Join The Electric Car Scheme for sustainable driving made affordable. By participating in The Electric Car Scheme, employees can sacrifice a portion of their pre-tax salary in exchange for the use of an electric car.

What they offer:

One-off cash payment ➖ Contract Purchase (PCP)
➖ Personal Contract Hire (Lease) ➖ Hire Purchase (HP)
✅ New Cars
Used Cars ✅ Salary Sacrifice ✅ Maintenance Package
✅ Charger Installation ➖ Car Rental/ Subscription

EV Experts

EV Experts are passionate about electric cars. They are electric car specialists
completely independent of any manufacturer. They understand that buying into a different technology needs care, consideration and confidence and they are here to answer all your questions, with expertise.

What they offer:

✅ One-off cash payment ✅ Contract Purchase (PCP)
➖ Personal Contract Hire (Lease) ✅ Hire Purchase (HP) ✅ New Cars
✅ Used Cars
➖ Salary Sacrifice ➖ Maintenance Package
➖ Charger Installation
Car Rental/ Subscription

loveelectric

loveelectric sell EVs through Salary Sacrifice. It works just like the popular bike-to-work scheme. Find out how much you can save. Maintenance, servicing, breakdown cover and early termination protection included.

What they offer:

One-off cash payment ➖ Contract Purchase (PCP)
➖ Personal Contract Hire (Lease) ➖ Hire Purchase (HP)
✅ New Cars
✅ Used Cars ✅ Salary Sacrifice ✅ Maintenance Package
✅ Charger Installation ➖ Car Rental/ Subscription

EZOO

Pay As You Go electric car subscriptions. Flexible, affordable, and customisable. They deal with the insurance, maintenance, breakdown cover and road tax, so you don’t have to.

What they offer:

➖ One-off cash payment ➖ Contract Purchase (PCP)
➖ Personal Contract Hire (Lease) ➖ Hire Purchase (HP)
✅ New Cars
Used Cars ✅ Salary Sacrifice ✅ Maintenance Package
Charger Installation Car Rental/ Subscription