UK taxi drivers have been the nation’s best adopters of all-electric cars. Uber reports that more than 90% of new cars arriving on their app are EV compared to 12% arriving in the general population. As more passengers seek a greener ride and petrol and diesel prices go through the roof, now could be the perfect time to go EV. To help you choose your next ride, here are the best electric cars for UK private hire in 2022.
- Criteria: All EV on this list are affordable electric cars, costing less than £40,000. (Which knocks out the costly Tesla Model 3). No electric/petrol hybrids. All seat at least five passengers including the driver. Range data is from an independent analysis that reveals real-world battery life and ignores manufacturer ‘ideal driving conditions’ claims.
1. Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Everything that made the Ioniq Hybrid a favourite remains – good looks, classy interior, crisp handling, and an intense attention to detail – except with battery power the car is even better. Smooth, quiet, and comfortable on the road, the Ioniq Electric benefits from lessons learned from its hybrid cousins, which means good reliability is a given. Add in a keen price and decent range and the Ioniq has the edge on all the rest.
Expect to pay: £33,000
Range: 165 miles
Top speed: 103 mph
0-60mph: 9.7secs
2. Volkswagen Id-3 Long Range
The ID-3 is just one of a new range of ID models from Volkswagen that take the world of battery powered cars to a whole new level. Cool looks, amazing performance, huge range and great cargo capacity, make this car a perfect choice for private hire.
Expect to pay: £35,000
Range: 280 miles
Top speed: 112 mph
0-60mph: 5.5 secs
3. Nissan Leaf E-Plus
The Leaf e-Plus has an upgraded battery pack, longer range and considerably enhanced performance from its predecessors. Solid reliability, excellent manufacturing and cosy familiarity put this one at number three on our list of top electric cars.
Expect to pay: £33,000
Range: 205 miles
Top speed: 98 mph
0-60mph: 7.3 secs
4. Peugeot E-2008 SUV
The e-2008 is a mid-sized SUV with eye-catching styling, huge carrying capacity and decent range. As you might expect from Peugeot, the e-2008 is well-built and it has the typically outlandish interior that’s beloved by the French. Consider this one if you ticked the ‘unusual’ box on your wish list of best electric cars for private hire
Expect to pay: £33,000
Range: 170 miles
Top speed: 93 mph
0-60mph: 9.0 secs
5. Hyundai Kona Electric SUV
A second all-electric SUV fills our fifth slot – this time from Hyundai. The Kona Electric, a battery-powered version of Hyundai’s standard Kona small SUV, is the most expensive on our list, but it has excellent range, punchy performance, and above-average cargo space.
Expect to pay: £36,000
Range: 245 miles
Top speed: 104 mph
0-60mph: 7.9 secs
6. Zego Private Hire insurance
No, it’s not an electric car, but no matter if you’re seeking third party, or fully comprehensive cover to protect your EV or regular vehicle, you could save £ hundreds every year on Private Hire taxi insurance from Zego. Buy all in one policies that cover private hire, food delivery and personal vehicle use. Drive with any firm. 30 days or annual policies. Or choose Zego Sense, the Telematics policy that rewards good taxi drivers with lower prices – the safer you drive, the more you save. If you are wanting to drive for amazon we recently coverd this topic inside the blog post 'what insurance do I need for amazon flex'.
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EVs save money over time in fuel savings, cheaper maintenance, and running costs. The average cost of charging a Nissan Leaf on a 22kW charger is £8. Filling up a Ford Fiesta with petrol costs almost £80.
The more efficient your charging infrastructure is, the more time and money you will save. To get a free, no-obligation quotation on a commercial charge point contact NLT Electrical.
Can an EV really save you money?
EVs save money over time in fuel savings, cheaper maintenance, and running costs. The average cost of charging a Nissan Leaf on a 22kW charger is £8. Filling up a Ford Fiesta with petrol costs almost £80.
The more efficient your charging infrastructure is, the more time and money you will save. To get a free, no-obligation quotation on a commercial charge point contact NLT Electrical.
Can an EV really save you money?
EVs save money over time in fuel savings, cheaper maintenance, and running costs. The average cost of charging a Nissan Leaf on a 22kW charger is £8. Filling up a Ford Fiesta with petrol costs almost £80.
The more efficient your charging infrastructure is, the more time and money you will save. To get a free, no-obligation quotation on a commercial charge point contact NLT Electrical.
Can an EV really save you money?
EVs save money over time in fuel savings, cheaper maintenance, and running costs. The average cost of charging a Nissan Leaf on a 22kW charger is £8. Filling up a Ford Fiesta with petrol costs almost £80.
The more efficient your charging infrastructure is, the more time and money you will save. To get a free, no-obligation quotation on a commercial charge point contact NLT Electrical.
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