Volvo XC40 Estate

Thankfully Volvo have provided two different battery units together with different specifications so there is a good price selection between £43,000 - £58,000. In terms of leasing offers this should equate to rentals of around £350 - £550. While not exactly a cheap lease deal, some of the less expensive vehicles should be equally affordable amongst our personal, business and salary sacrifice customers.

With Volvo you have a firm commitment from a manufacturer which has an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and safety. Not only that, the group have been investing into electric technology for some time which means e-car lease customers benefit from a positive EV-lifestyle. But with every transaction, we stress that you use our guides and “Living with …”  tools to fully appreciate what to expect with your new electric car. We find that customers leasing an EV for the first time do need that extra guidance; this is why you use our expert team.

While the Volvo XC40 looks and feels exactly like its combustion equivalents, there are additional obligations which come into place on an EV. For example, do you understand charging speeds, charging times, electric car insurance and charge point infrastructure? The e-car lease team will even ask about your domicile – do you have off-street parking for a charge point installation? The reason for more thorough investigation is that using an EV is more onerous compared to a combustion equivalent. That is not to say it is impossible; it is anything but! However, with the proper preparation and education, you, the company car driver or fleet manager can be assured that this is a solution which meets your long term needs and requirements.

Some of the leading e-car lease deals will feature on our pricing partners platforms like AutoLeaseCompare, CarWow, LeaseFetcher and LeaseLoco. That being said, head to your local Volvo retailer to test-drive and compare prices (on a PCP or HP basis). There is no one “best” way to procure an EV. Whether you are looking to buy, lease, subscribe or rent, it’s about finding the best deal for you

At the time of writing, the cheapest EV within the XC40 range is the 170kW Recharge Core 69kWh 5dr Auto. However, as we have already mentioned this is not a cheap leasing option and customers on a personal, business or salary sacrifice contract do need a budget of £350 per month and above.

Historically there were far more concerns that an EV range would be insufficient for the daily commutes of most UK drivers. In the last few years many of the innovative battery tech improvements have dispelled this rumour. But even with a new Volvo, the range the vehicle offers on a full charge does need consideration. For example, the 78 kWh 300 kW option could generate anywhere between 150 – 215 miles in colder climates (based on driver style and behaviour) and 185 – 310 miles in warmer climates. Winter weather can impact the battery efficiency together with prolonged higher speeds, which you experience on a motorway. Use our “Living with …” tools to get an honest account of what to expect from your zero-emission SUV.

Yes - you can purchase a retractable towbar for £1250 from Volvo. By pressing a button in the load compartment this will fold the towbar in and out. This addition also includes trailer stability assist.

We expect many customers to utilise the bigger battery SUV. This EV has a towing capacity of 750kg (unbraked) and 1800kg (braked). Like most Volvo SUV products, this has formidable towing capacity for this segment

This Single Motor has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 127mpg while the Twin Motor has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 113mpg