Why Go EV
Helping you make choices towards a greener fleet
Why should you go electric?
Almost all mainstream car manufacturers now offer electric vehicles
There are currently over 400 part or fully electric vehicles available in the UK, and with the changes to the UK company car tax rates heavily favouring low emission vehicles, many fleet managers are looking at deploying electric vehicles into their fleet.
At Ogilvie, we encouraged our colleagues to be early adopters so we’ve gained valuable experience in electric vehicles. We can help guide you through this new technology using our collective experience of the world of plug-in and fully electric vehicles.
Benefits of electric vehicles
1. BIK Company Car Tax
Changes in Benefit-in-Kind company car tax rates for 2021/22 heavily favour electric vehicles (EVs) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). In the 2021/22 tax year, cars with emissions lower than 50 CO2(g/km) and a range of under 30 miles will be taxed at a rate of 13%. EV’s will be taxed at a rate of 1% increasing to 2% the following year.
2. Cheaper to Run
Electric vehicles are cheaper to run compared to petrol and diesel cars. According to the energy saving trust, it costs only around £4 – £6 for 100 miles of charge*. A traditional petrol or diesel vehicle costs around £13 – £16 per 100 miles.
*The cost of home charging will vary depending on your electricity rates
3. Better for the Environment
EV’s produce ZERO CO2 during in the running of the vehicle. Emissions are still produced in the generation of electricity to charge the vehicles, however this is still up to 40% less than a traditional petrol/diesel vehicle.
Many cities across the UK are also considering Clean Air Zones where traditional fuel vehicles are likely to be charged a fee.
In many cities, EVs and PHEVs will be exempt from any charges
View our Electric Vehicle e-brochure.
*Electric vehicle range can be affected by many factors, causing the range of a vehicle to decrease. This can include weather, outside temperature, use of air-conditioning or heaters, load, driving style and city-based (stop-start) driving to name but a few. The ranges of vehicles we quote and any data we provide are derived from manufacturers data provided to us, which are usually based on optimum test conditions. You are unlikely to achieve these maximum range estimates when driving the vehicle yourself. The availability of charging points and the use of a home charger are also critical factors in any electric vehicle choice that might be made. Please take into consideration these factors when deciding if an electric vehicle is right for you.