If you’re a company car driver, you’ve probably heard the whispers: get an electric car now before the tax rates go up in April 2026. But is this deadline panic justified, or are EVs still going to be the smart choice even with higher benefit-in-kind (BIK) rates? Let me walk you through the actual numbers, … Read more
The 2019 and 2020 model years represent a sweet spot in the used EV market. These were the first properly mainstream electric cars that normal families actually bought in decent numbers. The Renault Zoe, Nissan Leaf, Kia e-Niro, Hyundai Kona Electric and early VW ID.3s are now 6-7 years old, and prices have dropped to … Read more
My Enyaq’s manufacturer warranty expires in six months, and I’ll be honest, I’ve been losing sleep over it. Not because I think the car’s about to fall apart, but because I genuinely didn’t know what I’d be facing. So I did what any writer with a deadline would do: I found a dozen EV owners … Read more
The used EV market has transformed over the past year. Thanks to the company car tax incentive that made EVs practically free for fleet drivers, thousands of two and three year old electric cars are now flooding forecourts. I’ve seen everything from Volkswagen ID.3s to Polestar 2s with 30,000 miles on the clock going for … Read more
I looked at a 2019 Nissan Leaf last month. Lovely car, full service history, one owner, sensible miles. Battery health showing 84%. The seller had knocked two grand off the asking price because, in his words, “the battery’s getting tired.” I see this all the time, and it’s costing people money based on a misunderstanding … Read more
If you’re considering an electric car through a salary sacrifice scheme, you’ve probably heard about the 2027 tax changes. Benefit in Kind (BIK) rates for electric vehicles are going up from 2% to 3% in April 2027, then to 4% and 5% in the following years. The question I’m getting asked constantly is: should you … Read more