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Regardless of where you are on your journey to Net Zero, we understand the subjects around zero tailpipe emission motoring. If you’ve never driven or owned an electric vehicle before it can seem like a big shift. But it isn't, and very soon you'll wonder why you didn't make the switch sooner.DriveElectric is here to make the transition as smooth and as easy as possible. With over 10 years’ experience in electric car leasing we’ve learned a lot along the way and we consider ourselves experts about all things EV!

Electric vehicles vs petrol/diesel/hybrid
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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 history.

Electric vehicle range - everything you need to know
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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 driving it until the battery is completely empty.

Electric cars and the environment: Everything you need to know
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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 travel. There’s never been a better time to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV), which is an environmentally-friendly form of private travel.

Do electric cars depreciate?
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Do electric cars depreciate?

Put simply, depreciation is the difference between the value of a car when you buy and sell it. Different cars depreciate at different rates, with the biggest loss of value felt in the first year and the subsequent two years. The value of a car could fall by as much as a third the instant you drive it off the forecourt. It may sound scary, but here we take a closer look at car depreciation and how you can avoid it.