Perhaps there’s already an EV you’ve got your eye on. Perhaps you want to do your bit for the planet. Perhaps you just want to try out the latest car tech for yourself.

But before you take the plunge and lease with us, here are a few things to think about.

Do you love a road-trip or prefer to stay local?

Every car’s different, but you should be able to do at least 100 miles between charges. If you’re mostly driving to your local office or doing the school run, you won’t need to worry about charging up mid-trip. And you can take your pick of just about any EV on the market. Lucky you.

If you’re regularly hitting the road for very long distances (300 miles+) and don’t have time for the occasional 30 minute break along the way, leasing a plug-in hybrid model might work better (it should mean you’ll never get caught short between charges). And remember to check where your nearest charging points are on ZapMap before you set off.

Do you travel light or is your boot always bursting?

If you like to travel light, the EV world’s your oyster.

It’s worth remembering that the more you carry in your car, the more you are asking from your battery. So, if you’re lugging hefty kit for work and you’re always the designated driver on nights out, you’ll need to charge up a little sooner. Easy fix – don’t carry around heavy things you definitely won’t need (obvious, we know).

If you’re driving short distances and you can charge up at home and at work, an EV should work for you. EV tech’s evolving fast so by when you come to renew your lease there will likely be EVs that can travel even further with even more weight on board.

Can you charge up at the office and/or install a charging unit at home?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the previous two questions, it looks like you’re all set to be an EV driver. Nice one.

If you can’t install a charger at home, it doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. There are over 10,000 charging points around the country… and counting. Take a look on ZapMap to make sure there’s a charging point near you before you sign an EV lease. Bear in mind that using public charging points will cost a bit more than charging at home (if you’re not picking the free ones), though.

Are you looking for a way to do your bit for the planet?

If you want to make the air cleaner but you still need a car to get around, leasing an EV’s the natural choice. But before you commit to that lease, just make sure an EV works practically for you. (The rest of this article should help you work that out, but give Tom and the team a call if you’ve got any questions.)

Do you only use your car now and then?

If you don’t need a car that often, taking out a 4-year lease is typically the cheaper way to go (you could pick up a brand new EV for under £250 per month). You wouldn’t even need to install a charger at home as long as there’s a public charger nearby. They’re popping up all the time outside supermarkets and in car parks. You can find your closest charging points on ZapMap.

Do you love keeping up with the latest tech?

If tech’s your thing, leasing takes a lot of the risk out of staying up-to-date. You can set lease terms that work for you (probably based on how soon you want to upgrade to an even newer model).

We think a Tesla could be right up your street – it comes with features you don’t find in other EVs, like a ‘Romance mode’ and even a fart machine (you’re never too old)! But just about every EV has tech worth shouting about – including intelligent apps that learn when you need to charge up and help you run your car as cheaply as possible by pointing you to the best value charging stations.

I still can’t decide. Help!

Don’t worry, give Tom and the team a call. We’re nuts about EVs, so ask us anything. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about your EV.