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Personal leasing from loveelectric
What is Personal Contract Hire?
Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is the simplest way of getting behind the wheel of a new-to-you car. We specialise in handpicked used electric cars; offering our customers the lowest monthly cost without the need for a huge deposit. Simply choose your mileage and contract term, then hand the car back at the end. It’s cheap and hassle-free.
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No mid-contract price hikes or billing changes. The monthly rate you agree is the price you pay for the entirety of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
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Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is a hire agreement between an individual and a finance provider (the lessor).
If you take out a PCH lease for an electric car, you’ll enter into a contractual agreement with the lessor, agreeing to pay a monthly lease cost in exchange for your EV over a certain period. The amount you will pay each month is based on:
- The value of the vehicle (otherwise known as the P11D)
- How many months you will lease the car for
- The number of miles you will drive the EV each year.
In many cases, the monthly payment also includes maintenance and breakdown cover - loveelectric covers these costs as standard.
Personal Contract Hire leasing is an excellent choice for many people, but it’s good to stop and check if it’s the right option for you. Here is a brief comparison between leasing and owning that might help you decide.
You may want to lease an EV if you:
- Like the flexibility of using a car for a certain period and like to upgrade your vehicle every few years
- Prefer a lower upfront cost, the certainty of fixed monthly payments and maintenance and tax included
- Enjoy not worrying about selling the EV or its depreciation
- Are happy to be bound to an annual mileage limit
You may want to buy an EV if you:
- Like the certainty of owning your car
- Would like unlimited miles and the freedom to sell whenever you like
- Have a substantial deposit available for your vehicle
- Are comfortable with depreciation and paying for road tax and maintenance costs
An essential part of our role is to collect the information you need to submit a credit application. This credit finances your EV lease. We will share this information with the lessor, who will assess your suitability for a PCH agreement. We'll let you know if your application is approved and send over the final paperwork. From there, all you have to do is sit back and relax: we’ll arrange for your EV to be delivered to your door!
The great thing about choosing to lease is that your car comes bundled with almost everything you need:
- Maintenance package
- Tyres
- MOT
Has your car already been delivered? If you want information about your payments, EV, or any other lease aspect, please contact your lessor directly.
You’ll simply return your car to the lessor at the end of your lease. They will then review your vehicle’s condition, considering its age, mileage, and whether it has been looked after sufficiently.
We advise that you keep vigilant about the vehicle's condition throughout your lease. The BVRLA’s Wear and Tear Guide is an essential document that provides helpful information about caring for your leased vehicle to avoid end-of-lease charges.
Your lessor may find that you are liable for:
- Any mileage beyond that detailed in your agreement (excess mileage).
- Any damage to the vehicle beyond what is considered ‘fair wear and tear’ by the BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear guidelines
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In brief, fair wear and tear occurs when normal usage causes acceptable deterioration to a vehicle.
This is different from damage, which occurs due to a specific event or series of events, such as an impact, harsh treatment, or negligent acts.
Additionally, if you don’t return your car by the date specified in your agreement, you will continue to make monthly payments until you return the EV.
Luckily, many of these charges are easily avoidable, and most of our customers hand back their cars without any issues.
If you choose to do so, you will be charged 50% of the remaining rentals plus any pro-rata excess mileage due. You should consider this when selecting the length of your lease.
Learn more about how we will manage your complaint.
If you’re deciding on what electric car to lease, you may have questions about what the difference between a new and used EV is.
On the surface, it’s simple: a new car hasn’t been owned or driven before while a used EV is, well, not new any more. It’s had a previous owner.
However, there are a few criteria that set apart a new from a used electric car.
New EV
A new electric car will either be brand new or made to order.
If you choose a brand new car, you can expect:
- A car ready to go, meaning you don’t have to wait long to take delivery.
- Full manufacturer warranty.
- To choose from in-stock options, colours and trims.
If you choose a made to order EV, you can expect:
- To choose any colour or trim that you want - you can make it your own!
- Full manufacturer warranty.
- A longer lead time as you wait for the car to be built and delivered.
Used EV
When you choose to go for a used EV over a new, you can expect:
- To choose from a car between 1 - 4 years old. If you take a 36-month lease that would bring the maximum age of your vehicle up to 7 years.
- For your mileage to start at an average of 26,000 miles. The maximum mileage that a used EV would go up to is 110,000 miles if the car was already on 50,000 miles and you chose a 20,000 mile annual allowance on a 36 month contract.
- Full maintenance included in your lease. As the car is likely to drop out of the warranty period during its second lease, we’ll keep your car fully maintained throughout your lease period.
Have any questions?
Feel free to contact one of our experts and they will be more than happy to assist