Electric vehicles are here to stay, and at LeasePlan we’re really happy that you’re contributing to the green transition and are ready to become one of the many new electric vehicle owners. You might not be completely used to driving an electric vehicle, but don’t worry, you will be soon!

To make sure you’re fully prepared for your electric vehicle, here at LeasePlan we’ve created an electric vehicle starter pack that gives you answers to the most frequently asked questions about electric vehicles and their world. The electric vehicle starter pack should be seen as a checklist you can go through before getting into your new car and going for a well-deserved drive. Areas we cover in the starter pack include charging providers, roaming, reimbursement and refuelling abroad. But first, here’s 5 quickfire facts to get you started.

Charging providers reimburse you for consumption from your private setup at home. The tariff paid depends on the provider’s setup. Most providers have a daily per kWh tariff, which is paid per month or per quarter. Below you can see which tariff individual charging providers use when they reimburse energy costs:

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  Spirii (daily tariff)
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  OK (daily tariff)
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  Clever (night tariff)
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  E.ON (fixed price)
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  Shell Recharge (fixed price)

Most of them trade kWh on an “exchange”, and this is why the reimbursement tariff is variable.

Yes, Denmark is ready for electric vehicles. We are working hard to establish more charging stations in Denmark, and the infrastructure is improving every year. Although it requires time and financial resources to set up a more extensive and better charging infrastructure, Denmark is well on its way to doing so. You can read more about this in our EV Readiness Index.