Map the charging you can actually use
List dependable chargers near home, work and frequent destinations. Check opening hours, parking restrictions, connector compatibility, payment methods and whether a space is usually available when you need it. A charger shown on a map is not a guarantee that it will be usable on arrival.
Have a backup location. If charging depends on a workplace, ask what happens outside working hours and whether access is expected to continue throughout the lease.
Compare cost per mile using your tariff
For an illustrative comparison, a car travelling 3 miles per kWh at a charging price of 60p per kWh costs about 20p per mile before charging losses or other fees. These are hypothetical inputs, not a current tariff or a promise about a vehicle. Use the rate displayed by your charging provider and realistic consumption for your journeys.
Add any parking, connection, subscription or overstay charges. Public charging can change the running-cost comparison substantially, so do not rely on savings calculated using a home electricity rate you cannot access.
Choose range and charging speed for your routine
Consider winter travel, motorway use, passengers and regular longer trips. Published range is a comparison figure, not a guaranteed distance for every journey. Leave a practical buffer rather than planning to arrive with an almost empty battery.
Peak charging power is not sustained for an entire charging session. Ask about the vehicle’s charging curve and the time needed for the portion of the battery you expect to use.
Check the lease as carefully as the car
Compare the initial rental, monthly rentals, term, mileage allowance and £499 administration fee. Confirm manufacturer warranty, battery cover, maintenance and any charging equipment separately in the quotation.
Ask us for an electric-car quotation with your actual annual mileage and charging circumstances. If an EV does not fit your routine, compare other powertrains without assuming one option is always cheaper.