Electric Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions

  • HMRC have set “benefit in kind” (BIK) rates for EV’s to 0% for tax year 2020/21. In the following two tax years, the BIK rate is set at 1% and 2% respectively. The tax payable for future tax years is shown at the bottom of each quote.
  • Yes, all relevant incentives have been included within the quote.
  • This figure is for HMRC benefit in kind (car benefit tax) purposes only and does not reflect the actual purchase price of the car.
  • Ranges vary depending on make/model; an increasing number of vehicles will now cover 200+ miles on a single charge. For example, the latest Renault Zoe can cover up to 242 miles and the Tesla Model 3 up to 348 miles, all on a single charge.
  • A comprehensive vehicle guide is available here: https://www.zap-map.com/electric-vehicles/electric-models/
  • The best way is to charge the vehicle when it is stationary, at home and/or at work. Like your mobile phone, plug it in at night, topping up during the day only if needed.
  • When a home or work charging point can’t be accessed, many public charging points are now available. Information is available online when planning a journey, for example here: https://www.zap-map.com/
  • The cost of installing a home charging point is not included with your lease. The company provide a Green Bonus for selecting the most sustainable cars. Guidance is also available on The Hub regarding home charging points.
  • Most manufacturers will include a charging cable with an electric vehicle, either a lead for a domestic 3 pin socket or a “Type 2” fast charging cable.
  • Please check with the manufacturer which cable (if any) is included with your vehicle of choice before placing your application. Please note that a 3 pin cable is designed for emergency use only and may take a significant time to fully charge an electric vehicle.
  • Most home and public charge points use a “Type 2” connector and we recommend that you check with the vehicle manufacturer that the car you plan to lease has the appropriate cable included if you intend to have a charging point fitted at your property.
  • A typical EV with a 60kWh battery will take less than 8 hours to charge from empty to full. Many drivers top up their charge regularly, rather than waiting for the battery to empty.
  • You can compare the cost of charging an EV to fuelling a petrol/diesel car here: https://www.zap-map.com/tools/journey-cost-calculator/
  • Most manufacturers take around 16 weeks to produce and deliver a new car. However, this can be subject to change. Rest assured that CLM will keep you fully informed with regular delivery updates, once your order is placed.
  • Tesla’s are offered on our website to lease but there are number of issues which are unique to Tesla you need to be aware of:
    • Increased servicing/maintenance and repair times - In the event your Tesla must go in for maintenance work or accident repair this can take longer than with other makes of car due to the availability of replacement parts. In the event that you are issued with a courtesy car the car, it is unlikely to be Tesla.
    • Collection only – Your new Tesla vehicle will not be delivered to you but will need to be collected by yourself from a Tesla collection site. There are currently 6 Tesla collection sites throughout the UK. We will request that the car is available to be collected from the site closest to you but this cannot always be guaranteed.
    • Range on collection - We have been advised that all Tesla leave the factory with only 20-30% range capacity. Whilst some dealerships ensure that your new car is fully charged for you prior to collection we cannot guarantee this.
    • Correspondence directly from Tesla – If you receive any correspondence/updates directly from Tesla or via the Tesla Website/App relating to your order, please forward this info to CLM at the earliest convenience. Vehicle collection must be arranged via CLM and not directly with Tesla, failure to do so could result in you driving an uninsured vehicle.
    • Please note that the excess for insurance claims involving a Tesla vehicle is £600 and anyone under 25 is not permitted to drive these vehicles under the insurance policy.
  • Please call our team on 01908 533777 who will be happy to help