What to know about electric cars
Electric cars are the future, but how do they work? And will they suit your lifestyle? Learn about the benefits and how you can get ready.
Is an electric car right for you?
Getting an electric car is a big decision. We’ll help you decide if it’s right for you right now and make sure you have all the information you need.
Check nowGet started with your electric car
Hear what our customers say about their electric cars: watch our videos to get an idea of what life with one could look like for you.
Sign up to our new electric car series
It's our exciting email series for anyone looking to learn more about electric vehicles (EVs). We’ll explain how they work and show you what life with one could look like. You’ll get one email each week, for eight weeks.
Sign up nowYour route to an electric car
Check if you’re eligible
Use our tool to see if you or someone you know is eligible to join the Scheme. It only takes a minute.
See what it costs
Choose one of our three price options, then we’ll receive your payments straight from your allowance provider, to make paying simple.
Test drive a car
Visit a dealer and they’ll check the car is right for you, show you how it works and let you test drive it. The dealer will show you how to charge and connect a car to a chargepoint.
Order your new electric car
Once you’ve had some test drives and you’ve decided which car is right for you, your dealer will order it for you and help with any paperwork.
Home chargepoint installation
Before you get your electric car, your installer will confirm if you can have a home chargepoint installed at your home.
Get your electric car
Your dealer will arrange for you to collect your car. Once you’re happy with it, enter your PIN and start enjoying your electric car.
Ready to get started?
The battery range of your electric car and charging it are two of the most important things to think about when choosing an electric car.
What you'll get with an electric car
Charging support
We’ll arrange and cover the cost of a home chargepoint and a standard installation, or give you access to the bp pulse network of over 9,000 public chargepoints. This depends on a few things.
A choice for everyone
Electric cars have a variety of battery ranges – from 100 to 300 miles. Not sure how far that is? 100 miles is the distance from London to Birmingham.
Cheaper running costs
Driving an electric car can cost up to half of the price per mile than petrol and diesel cars.
Automatic driving
If you can only drive an automatic car, electric cars could be a great option as they all have automatic gearboxes.
Affordable options
Getting an electric car on the Scheme is more affordable than buying or leasing elsewhere.
A greener lifestyle
Electric cars have zero carbon emissions, a huge reduction in CO2, and cleaner air quality.
When I drove an electric car for the first time, it was amazing – that feeling that you’re in the future. It’s an easier and more enjoyable life for me and my daughter."
Valentina, electric car customer
