500 BMW i3 batteries are being used as energy storage in an experiment here in the UK. The project, in Pen y Cymoed in rural South Wales, is charged by onshore wind farms and then the electricity is fed into the National Grid at times of higher demand. This is among the first example of […]
2019 BMW i3 to Get Bigger Battery
2019 BMW i3 to get bigger battery with 153-mile range BMW will increase the battery size of the i3 for 2019. The new 42 kwh, using the 350 volt architecture, should deliver better than 150 mile electric only range. The new battery will be used in the i3, the i3s and the Range Extender The […]
Industry News; New VW MEB Platform
An amazing figure of $21,000 is being quoted in the US as the target price for the new VW Car. There are very strong rumours in the US that VW is set to announce a line up of new electric cars priced as low as $21,000 or £17,000. VW have stated publicly that they intend […]
Are electric cars actually worse for the environment?
The initial rush to buy electric and hybrid cars seems to have topped out at about 1% of new sales or leased vehicles. That said, year on year growth for electric and hybrid cars as a whole are is 30% per annum. With emission charges being imposed in most of Europe, drivers are being pushed […]
In Review; BMW 330e M Sport 4 Door Step Auto (PHEV)
Thank you to our business leasing customer, from Norwich, for sending through pictures of their new fleet addition – the BMW 3 series PHEV. Like many company car users, the driver we spoke to was very cost-conscious about company car tax. As such they entered into a conversation with our sales team – should I […]
In Review; VW Passat (PHEV) 1.4 GTE Advance DSG
Thank you to our existing business leasing customer, from St Helens (Merseyside), for sending through pictures of their latest fleet addition – the VW Passat PHEV. With Government pressures, regulation changes and amendments in technology the world of managing fleets and company cars is becoming an ever more difficult place to be. Making the right […]
Charging an Electric & PHEV Vehicle; Help + Advice
Owning an electric or PHEV vehicle comes with the additional responsibility of charging the car or van in a safe and secure manner. Whether buying or leasing your new electric car, a grant of £4500 is available off the new cost and a £500 subsidy is also available off a home charging point… Learn more […]
PHEV, REX, Full Electric… Types of Low Emission Cars
A new wave of electric, hydro, PHEV and REX low emission cars are hitting the scene everyday here @CarLease UK… But, what are the different types of low emission cars? Learn all about low emission car leasing in our latest help and advice article “Understanding the different types of low emission vehicles…”
Industry News; Fast Charging Cars – Europe vs. China
China is adopting plug-in electric cars at an incredible rate, but Germany not far behind. In fact, Europe, with Germany in particular, is leading the way in fast charging cars and facilities. CHINA LEADS THE WAY BUT EUROPE IS CATCHING UP QUICKLY Audi plans to include 150-kw fast charging on the 2019 Audi e-tron, Q5/Q7 […]
Industry News; Petrol vs. Diesel
More and more this 2018 there has been a refusal form many customers to even entertain leasing a diesel car! It does make us think as to whether diesel cars will continue to be produced in the future? For many low-mileage users, the choice for a petrol car is a practical one. Small start/stop journeys […]
In Review; BMW 530e SE Auto (Electric/ PHEV)
A big thank-you to our existing business leasing customer, House Network for sending through pictures of the latest addition to their green fleet – the BMW 5 Series Saloon. One of the interesting changes across the fleet of vehicles at House Network has been their move to the “greener” vehicles. Having received a BMW i3 […]