Electric car leasing is new for many customers in 2017 but, this 2017 sees some truly luxurious makes and models enter into the marketplace…
Here are our top 3 luxury electric lease cars currently on special offer here at CarLease UK
BMW i3
Bringing the small, luxury electric lease market to its knees is the all new Extended Range BMW i3. This small but mighty BMW packs a punch in-terms of performance and price and is one of the most leased electric cars on offer here today at CarLease UK. With all the usual refinements you can come to expect from BMW the i3 certainly carries its weight when compared to other small electric cars and can outperform many similar models in its class.
The BMW i3 is not short in terms of driver comforts and conveniences either with such standard features as;
BMW apps interface
BMW ConnectedDrive – Assist
BMW emergency call
BMW Online services
BMW remote services
BMW teleservices
Cruise control with brake function
Lights on warning
Luggage compartment with electric unlocking via key remote control
On board computer
Outside temperature display
Personal Profile
Service interval indicator
Servotronic PAS
Speed limit display
Speed limiter
Stop/start button
Tyre puncture warning system
In terms of engine and performance the BMW i3 is a 1 speed automatic which can get from 0-62 in just 7.2 seconds and has a top speed of 93 MPH. The electric engine has the equivalent of 170 BHP and the whole car weighs just 1620 kg including the batteries. With reports of 7-8 hours charging from a domestic plug the Extended Range i3 can reportedly travel approx. 250 miles from a single charge.
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BMW i8
BMWs i8 is a frighteningly-fast and prestige electric car which is proving to be popular with affluent customers who want to drive an eco-friendly but sports orientated vehicle. Its low roofline and sleek, sexy looks have ensured that the BMW i8 looks and drives like something from the future.
Packed with the latest technology and driver comforts these 4 seater sport cars are perhaps one of the best electric-sports combination cars on offer anywhere in the world with such driver comfort features as;
20GB Hard drive
BMW display key
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Check control system
Cruise control with brake function
Electric power steering
Enhanced bluetooth telephone functionality with USB audio interface + voice control
Front/rear park distance control
Head up Display
iDrive Touch Controller with 8.8″ colour display
Luggage compartment with electric unlocking via key remote control
Multifunctional instrument panel
Navigation System Professional Multimedia
On board computer
On-board diagnosis – OBD
Outside temperature display
Personal Profile
Service interval indicator
Stop/start button
Variable Damper Control
Engine and performance wise the BMW i8 has a combined range of over 330 miles but on battery only the BMW i8 can hit circa 40 km. She comes complete with a 6 speed triptronic gearbox mated to the rear mounted, re worked Mini Cooper engine which has 1500cc’s and a twin turbo. This combination of turbo, electric engine kicks out a whopping 362 BHP which throws the 1870 kg i8 from 0-62 in just a smidgen over 4 seconds.
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Tesla Model S 75kWH
Tesla has come a long way and made massive inroads into the electric car market during the past 3 years. These dual motor electric cars really are the panicle of performance and technology with self-driving capabilities and enough technology to make the average office look old school.
The Tesla Models S is one well equipped electric lease car and comes complete with driver comforts such as;
17″ touchscreen
Acoustic seat-belt warning
Blind spot monitoring
Bluetooth hands free phone with voice control system
Cruise control
Homelink (garage door opener)
Lane departure warning system
Parallel parking assist
Parking sensor
Real time traffic information
Reversing camera
Roll over sensor
Satellite navigation system
Speed sensitive power steering
Touch screen centre multi info display
Voice control system
In terms of engine and performance the Tesla Model S is powerful and luxurious with its 1 speed automatic gearbox and 75kWh Dual Motor kicking out a massive 328 BHP. Better still this dual motor has over 525 NM of torque and so can power the Model S from 0-62 in just 5.2 seconds and to a top speed of 140 MPH. Range wise reports of anywhere between 250 to nearly 400 miles per change interval have been witnessed making the Tesla Model S the best electric, luxury lease car on offer here today.
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With batteries now lasting longer than they ever did before and with changes to the Car Road Tax system coming into force for diesel cars, the time has never been better to think about leasing an electric car for business or personal use.
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