Business Contract Hire

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Electric car and van Business Contract Hire

From the original EV experts

DriveElectric helps UK businesses transition to electric vehicles with flexible, expert-led leasing solutions tailored to your organisation’s needs. Whether you’re planning long-term fleet investments or building a company car policy, we combine deep EV expertise with a wide choice of vehicles and funding options to support every stage of your EV journey.

With BCH, your business leases business contract hire vehicles on fixed terms (from two to five years), with set monthly payments and minimal upfront capital outlay. This makes planning fleet expansion or electrification straightforward, without the risks associated with vehicle ownership. With agreed contracts, easy set-up and quick delivery, our electric cars and vans provide practical, affordable, eco-friendly mobility solutions.

Business Contract Hire is ideal for:

Plan ahead with confidence – Choose 2–5 year terms for electric cars and vans you know will work for your business.
Increasing your fleet capacity in a structured way
Enhancing your company's reputation through a fully electric car fleet

With DriveElectric, you can:

Choose from a range of small, medium or large vans or cars to fit your needs
Pick new and refurbished electric vehicle options
Reduce your organisation's carbon footprint

Business Contract Hire (BCH) explained

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Contact us about Business Contract Hire

Get in touch with our friendly expert team for honest and tailor-made support to guide you on your road to Net Zero.

Why choose DriveElectric?

With years of experience in electric vehicle leasing, we’re dedicated to making the process simple and effective for businesses of all sizes. We bring together:

Electric vehicle expertise

Our team has supported thousands of organisations to adopt electric vehicles with confidence.

Flexible leasing options

From long-term BCH to short-term FlexiHire and employee Salary Sacrifice schemes, you get the funding solution that fits your fleet strategy.

Comprehensive support

We’re here from initial planning through delivery and beyond, helping you manage costs, maximise savings and meet sustainability goals.

Tailored electric car and van leasing solutions

With fleets (whatever the size) our electric vehicle leasing services start with understanding your unique requirements and challenges

From the first consultation, our team works closely with you to design an electric vehicle policy that fits your operational goals, including eligibility criteria, vehicle selection, delivery and in-life management, so the transition to electric is as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

You’ll benefit from:

Expert support and impartial advice from EV leasing specialists
A curated list of electric cars and vans that suit your business drivers
Options to tailor vehicles with livery and accessories to match your operations
Assistance with quoting, ordering and ongoing support
Flexible funding options including long-term leases, short-term FlexiHire and Salary Sacrifice schemes
Clear insight into whole-life costs and tax implications
Centralised ordering and policy management for fleet administrators

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Frequently asked questions about Business Contract Hire

Business Contract Hire is a long-term 2-5 year vehicle leasing option that allows businesses to rent electric vehicles for a fixed period and mileage in exchange for predictable monthly payments. It helps organisations manage costs without the risks of vehicle ownership.

EV leasing allows businesses to access electric cars or vans through a fixed-term agreement. You choose the vehicle, contract length and mileage, then pay a monthly rental. At the end of the lease, the vehicle is returned — making it a simple, low-risk way to go electric.

Leasing EVs can offer lower running costs, reduced Benefit-in-Kind tax, predictable monthly payments and improved sustainability credentials. It also allows businesses to upgrade vehicles regularly as EV technology evolves.

Yes. Business Contract Hire is suitable for businesses of all sizes, including SMEs. It offers cost certainty, flexibility and access to new electric vehicles without large upfront capital investment.

Business contract hire means your business can get the vehicles it needs to run your fleet. Plus, you can get new vehicles every few years without having to buy them outright.

You can get a business car lease from us at DriveElectric. We provide both Business Contract Hire for longer term leases and FlexiHire for short term leases. Get in touch with one of our experts at DriveElectric and we can discuss your business requirements and help put in place a solution that works for your business.

Yes. Businesses can lease both electric cars and electric vans through Business Contract Hire, with a range of models available to suit different operational needs.

DriveElectric doesn’t supply charging hardware, but our experts can help you understand your charging requirements and guide you towards suitable home, workplace and public charging options as part of your EV transition.

At the end of the lease, the vehicle is returned in line with fair wear and tear guidelines. You can then choose to start a new lease, change vehicles or explore other EV leasing options.

Lease terms typically range from 2 years up to 5 years, depending on the vehicle, funding option and your business requirements.