What is a full electrical vehicle?

An electric vehicle, also called an EV, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. The energy used for driving an EV is stored in the battery and the battery is charged at a charge station (at home, at the office or in public).

How many kilometres can I drive on a fully charged battery?

The number of kilometres depends on the battery size and efficiency of the vehicle. You can drive 200 to 250 on a fully charged battery with a capacity of 40 kWh. But, if you drive sensibly, you can go even further.. Vehicles with a 64-kWh battery have a range of 350-400 kilometres. Speed drains the most power from your battery, so remember to keep to the speed limits. There are also other factors that may influence your driving range: - high or low temperatures (resulting in continuous operation of the air conditioning/heating) - driving with a strong headwind - a fully loaded car - driving uphill for a long period of time

How long will it take to charge my vehicle?

That depends on many factors including: the type of vehicle, the power left in the battery, how fast your vehicle charges, and which kind of charging station you will be using. When charging your car with a standard power socket, approximately 5 to 10 hours is required. When using a fast charger (primarily located along highways), your battery will reach 80% charged in 30 minutes. Remember fast-chargers are more expensive than standard charging stations. Download an overview of the average charging times per EV

Does an electric vehicle require different maintenance than a petrol or diesel vehicle?

An electric vehicle requires less maintenance than a combustion propelled car and an EV has fewer moving parts. As a result, the wear of an electric motor is lower. Oil changes, exhaust and gears are things of the past and the brakes are less sensitive to wear thanks to regenerative braking.

How safe are electric vehicles?

Electric vehicles are approved for all safety factors, just like conventional vehicles. In the event of a collision, there is a possibility that some parts may receive an active charge or that short-circuiting causes an electrical fire, though the safety precautions and construction have limited this risk to an absolute minimum.

Are the electric vehicles easy to drive?

Driving an EV is even more straightforward than a conventional car. The gear stick is the same as an automatic transmission, so you only have to select Drive or Reverse to go. You will not use the brake pedal as often because the car uses a regenerative braking system that slows down the car when you take your foot off the accelerator.

Are electric vehicles equipped as conventional vehicles?

Regarding comfort, safety and technology the equipment is the same. Added features can also help you manage your journey, like a connected navigation system with charge points availability on the road, or smartphone application to control your charge from your phone, and much more.

Which car models are currently available?

More and more electrical vehicles will be available in the next two years. Currently, we offer the following EVs:

What is a full electrical vehicle?

An electric vehicle, also called an EV, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. The energy used for driving an EV is stored in the battery and the battery is charged at a charge station (at home, at the office or in public).

How many kilometres can I drive on a fully charged battery?

The number of kilometres depends on the battery size and efficiency of the vehicle. You can drive 200 to 250 on a fully charged battery with a capacity of 40 kWh. But, if you drive sensibly, you can go even further.. Vehicles with a 64-kWh battery have a range of 350-400 kilometres. Speed drains the most power from your battery, so remember to keep to the speed limits. There are also other factors that may influence your driving range: - high or low temperatures (resulting in continuous operation of the air conditioning/heating) - driving with a strong headwind - a fully loaded car - driving uphill for a long period of time

How long will it take to charge my vehicle?

That depends on many factors including: the type of vehicle, the power left in the battery, how fast your vehicle charges, and which kind of charging station you will be using. When charging your car with a standard power socket, approximately 5 to 10 hours is required. When using a fast charger (primarily located along highways), your battery will reach 80% charged in 30 minutes. Remember fast-chargers are more expensive than standard charging stations. Download an overview of the average charging times per EV

Does an electric vehicle require different maintenance than a petrol or diesel vehicle?

An electric vehicle requires less maintenance than a combustion propelled car and an EV has fewer moving parts. As a result, the wear of an electric motor is lower. Oil changes, exhaust and gears are things of the past and the brakes are less sensitive to wear thanks to regenerative braking.

How safe are electric vehicles?

Electric vehicles are approved for all safety factors, just like conventional vehicles. In the event of a collision, there is a possibility that some parts may receive an active charge or that short-circuiting causes an electrical fire, though the safety precautions and construction have limited this risk to an absolute minimum.

Are the electric vehicles easy to drive?

Driving an EV is even more straightforward than a conventional car. The gear stick is the same as an automatic transmission, so you only have to select Drive or Reverse to go. You will not use the brake pedal as often because the car uses a regenerative braking system that slows down the car when you take your foot off the accelerator.

Are electric vehicles equipped as conventional vehicles?

Regarding comfort, safety and technology the equipment is the same. Added features can also help you manage your journey, like a connected navigation system with charge points availability on the road, or smartphone application to control your charge from your phone, and much more.

Which car models are currently available?

More and more electrical vehicles will be available in the next two years. Currently, we offer the following EVs:

What are the different types of charging sockets?

In Europe, there are still different types of sockets available. One way to remember connector compatibilities is to look at the make. 1. Asian makes Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-Miev and others. These cars use the CHAdeMO connector standard, which brings high charging possibilities 2. American / European makes Opel Ampera-e, BMW i3, Mercedes, Volkswagen and more. These cars use the Combo CCS standard. It is the highest speed charge type today with up to 150KW and even faster tomorrow 3. Tesla: Model S and Model X. Tesla uses its own Tesla connector standard.

How can I get a private home charger?

You can get a private home charger through one of our partners, where you sign up for a subscription. [Read more here at Clever](targetBlank:https://clever.dk/produkter/abonnementer/ "Read more here at Clever")

Is a home charging system included in my lease contract?

A home charging system is usually not included. Next to the leasing contract, you sign up for a subscription with a provider of charging stations. However, you can easily subscribe through us if you prefer.

Yes, this is possible. Using our LeasePlan charging app you can see all charge points abroad with a current network of 70,000+ public chargers.

I can’t charge at home. Are there any alternatives?

If you are not able to recharge at home, you can use a public charging point. More and more charging points are being installed in Europe with 70,000 public charging points at the moment. Use our LeasePlan charging app or go to www.plugsurfing.com for a handy list of all the charging points in Europe.

How much does a home charger cost?

The cost will depend on different installation factors such as distance from your fuse box or the necessity to place a cable in the ground. LeasePlan standard installations have a fixed price that can be financed through the leasing of your car at LeasePlan or paid upfront. The package also includes maintenance and IT connectivity costs.

What does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?

It depends on where you will be charging your vehicle. Home charging stations are normally the most economical. The average electric vehicle uses 15 to 20 kWh per 100 km. If your home electricity rate is €0.25 and you drive an average of 15,000 km per year, your charging costs will range between €563 and €750 per year. When charging in a public area, your rate is determined by the Charge Point Operator. A starting fee and incentive rate are often charged in addition to the kWh charge. Via our LeasePlan charging app, you'll find an overview of available charging terminals in Europe including the price per kWh.

Electric driving

Why drive electric?

Sustainability
Switching to electric is better for the environment.
Range
The latest generation of electric vehicles provide a realistic mileage range above 200 km up to 500 km.
Availability
Many leading manufacturers offer at least one fully electric model - Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Tesla, Kia, Audi, Renault, Nissan - and there are many more to come!
Save time and money
Electric vehicles cost less to maintain and to drive, saving you money and time at the fuel pump.
Driver satisfaction
Electric car drivers are enthusiastic converts, reporting that EVs are 'more fun, exciting, and easier to drive'.

Save time by recharging at home
Save money on fuel and tax breaks
Save the planet from harmful CO₂ emissions

Ready to start driving electric?

LeasePlan provides a full-service package

Car-as-a-Service

With LeasePlan, your electric vehicle comes as a complete service - from choosing the right car for your needs to financing, maintenance and insurance.

Charging solutions

LeasePlan delivers charging solutions for every need, so you have one, single point of contact for all your electric vehicle logistics.

Implementation services

Switching to electric involves a few steps—LeasePlan walks you through it! We provide driver support throughout the entire process, answering your questions and helping you find solutions.

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