Guides
Electric vehicle guides and resources packed with knowledge, so you can familiarise yourself with the basics of EV leasing, driving, and charging before your new electric vehicle arrives.
Electric cars and the environment: Everything you need to know
As the world attempts to move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, we can certainly look back and learn a thing or two. First and foremost, in many of our minds is looking at how we can be more sustainable in our home life and the way we...
What does WLTP mean? A beginner's guide to EV terminology
Getting lost in a sea of acronyms; WLTP, BEV and kWh? Thought regenerative braking was only in Formula 1? Have a look at our alphabetised glossary below for explanations on every EV term you’ll come across. If we’ve missed one, tweet us and...
Electric vehicles vs petrol/diesel/hybrid
It’s impossible not to have noticed the sea change in the motor industry over recent years. From the rise of autonomous cars to the soaring popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), this is one of the most exciting periods in automotive...
How does leasing an electric car work?
Leasing, most of us have heard of it, and some of us know it much better than others. But even if you’ve been leasing cars for years, you may not be as familiar with leasing an electric vehicle (EV). In the interests of getting you up to...
Electric vehicle range - everything you need to know
One of the hottest of hot topics when it comes to electric vehicles is the range. By that, we mean how far an electric vehicle (EV) can travel on a full charge, literally getting behind the wheel of the vehicle with the battery at 100% and...
Charging electric vehicles at work
More and more employers across the country are offering charging access in workplace car parks, which serve as the next most-likely place an electric vehicle(EV) will spend time parked after the home.
Fair Wear and Tear advice
As a member, DriveElectric (a trading style of Fleetdrive Management Ltd) adheres to the standards set out in the BVRLA fair wear and tear guide.
Electric vehicle winter driving tips and advice
The British winter is unpredictable and bad weather can strike suddenly. The best advice when severe weather hits is to stay off the road but if you must drive, make sure you are prepared for the conditions.
Taking your electric car aboard: everything you need to know
Few things are more exciting than a road trip. Who doesn’t love those giddy feelings of anticipation as you pack up the car, polish your sunglasses and put together a playlist of your favourite driving songs? Just a short hop on the ferry,...
Lease vehicle maintenance information
If you have a maintenance package included in your vehicle lease then all you need to do is get in contact with your funder (the company you pay your monthly leasing bills to) and they will be able to direct you to their maintenance portal...
