{"id":1665,"date":"2019-12-29T15:55:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-29T15:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mr-electric.co.uk\/cornwall\/?p=1665"},"modified":"2019-12-29T15:55:10","modified_gmt":"2019-12-29T15:55:10","slug":"is-an-electric-vehicle-the-sensible-option-for-you-and-your-business-in-cornwall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mr-electric.co.uk\/cornwall\/is-an-electric-vehicle-the-sensible-option-for-you-and-your-business-in-cornwall\/","title":{"rendered":"Is an Electric Vehicle the sensible option for you and your business in Cornwall?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Company vehicles have long been used by businesses to reward employees and also as a Directors perk.
\nAlthough for a number of years the company financial benefits have decreased year on year.
\nHowever, with various incentives available for purchasing Electric Vehicles there may be light at the end of the tunnel.
\nThe first thing to say is that EV’s are not suitable for everyone right now, and this could be more so for those of us living and working in Cornwall & Devon.
\nHowever, the technology is continuing to develop at a rapid pace and manufacturers have a greater offering now, with more new models being rapidly launched over the next 2 years.<\/p>\n

Business benefits of buying Electric Vehicles<\/b><\/u>
\nBusinesses investing in EV’s get a number of financial advantages over purchasing a conventional petrol or diesel vehicle;-<\/p>\n

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  • Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh<\/b> – Priced new: from \u00a332000, lease deals available around \u00a3330 per month (48 months), it has a range of 280 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Hyundai Iconic Electric<\/b> – Priced new: from \u00a331000, lease deals available around \u00a3270 per month (48 months), it has a range of 175 miles.<\/li>\n
  • MG ZS Electric<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a321500, lease deals available around \u00a3250 per month (48 months), it has a range of 225 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Kia E-Niro<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a33250, lease deals available around \u00a3320 per month (48 months), it has a range of 280 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Nissan Leaf<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a328500, lease deals available around \u00a3250 per month (48 months), it has a range of 155 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Renault Zoe<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a322000, lease deals available around \u00a3289 per month (48 months), it has a range of 185 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Volkswagen e-Golf<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a333000, lease deals available around \u00a3310 per month (48 months), it has a range of 185 miles.<\/li>\n
  • BMW I3<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a335000, lease deals available around \u00a3255 per month (48 months), it has a range of 185 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Tesla Model 3<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a335000, lease deals available around \u00a3350 per month (48 months), it has a range of \u00a3320 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Tesla Model S<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a375000, lease deals available around \u00a3800 per month (48 months), it has a range of \u00a3320 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Jaguar I-Pace<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a365000, lease deals available around \u00a3500 per month (48 months), it has a range of 300 miles.<\/li>\n
  • Audi E-Tron<\/b> – Priced new from \u00a370000, lease deals available around \u00a3700 per month (48 months), it has a range of 280 miles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    There are many new models on the way as well from all of the major manufacturers that are set to be cheaper.
    \nThis is all pointing to the future of transportation becoming electrified in the not to distant future.<\/p>\n

    Are electric vehicles expensive to maintain?<\/b><\/u>
    \nA petrol or diesel vehicle is a complex working machine that requires many components to operate correctly – exhaust systems, starter motors, fuel injectors, radiators, gears, the list goes on and on.
    \nPure electric vehicles on the other hand have three main components – the battery \/ charger, the inverter and the motor.
    \nIt also has fewer moving parts.
    \nThis means an Electric Vehicle requires less maintenance and servicing intervals.
    \nAll of which save the owner money!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The world is changing don’t get left behind!<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

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