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Owning an electric car

New to electric vehicles? We’ll help you understand what to expect when buying your first EV, including how electric driving can save you money on fuel, road tax and congestion charges.

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Benefits of driving an EV

Zero tailpipe emissions

<p>With no emissions at the tailpipe, in comparison with conventional cars, electric cars can help to contribute to a cleaner environment.</p>

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Quiet journeys

<p>As electric vehicles are powered by a battery rather than an engine, you can drive them in near silence, providing a peaceful drive.</p>

Woman stood next to Toyota bZ4X at sunset

A smooth drive

<p>Electric vehicles are automatic meaning no gear changes and smooth, efficient acceleration.</p>

Toyota bZ4X driving on a mountain road

Regenerative braking

<p>The battery converts energy from braking or deceleration, which in turn helps to extend range and improve overall efficiency.</p>

Toyota bZ4X interior with man driving

Spacious interiors

<p>With no space taken up by an engine, you can enjoy a spacious interior with plenty of legroom and boot capacity.</p>

Toyota bZ4X interior

Ownership costs

Charging

<p>Most people who drive an electric car charge at home. This is convenient and cost effective – even more so when you take advantage of the competitive dedicated EV tariffs, which offer lower costs for charging overnight.</p>

Toyota bZ4X headlights

Maintenance

<p>Electric cars have fewer parts than conventional, or hybrid cars. This means they are cheaper to maintain, take our All-Electric bZ4X, which is cheaper to service at a Toyota dealer, than our RAV4 Hybrid.</p>

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Congestion and low emission zones

<p>You may save money driving an electric car in congestion and low emission zones, when compared with a conventional car*.</p>

Toyota Proace Electric

Road tax

<p>On your first year of owning an electric car, you will only pay the lowest rate of vehicle tax set at £10 from 1 April 2025. From the second tax payment onwards, you will pay the standard rate of&nbsp;£200**.</p>

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  • Business users save too

    As a company car driver, electric vehicles can be extremely cost efficient. As a business owner, you can benefit from government grants and reduced taxes for electric vehicles making electric vehicles a cost-effective option.

    Explore electric vehicles for business Explore electric vehicles for business

  • Charging your electric vehicle

    Charging an EV takes longer than fuelling a conventional vehicle, but you can enjoy the convenience of charging at home most of the time.

    You may need to charge your EV at a public charger on longer journeys, a bit of forward planning makes this easy.

    Estimate charging time Estimate charging time

  • Electric vehicle range

    The distance you can expect to travel in your EV before recharging, is known as range.

    There are a number of factors which influence your range, some of which you can impact to maximise efficiency.

    Discover more about range Discover more about range

  • Pre-conditioning

    Using climate control you can set your preferred cabin temperature in advance - all from the comfort of your smartphone***. This handy tool can be used whilst the car is still charging, meaning its a great way to maximise efficiency.

  • Remote charging

    Enjoy the ultimate convenience of remotely monitoring your charge level and personalising your car's charge schedule.
*Always check congestion and low emission zone rules in the area that you are driving in. Visit Drive in a clean air zone - GOV.UK to find out more about clean air zones across the UK, and visit Driving - Transport for London to find out more about charges for driving in London.

**Refer to Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles - GOV.UK for the latest rules on electric vehicle taxes.

***Connected service features availability and vehicle specification may vary among models, grades and according to market availability. Remote control trial conditions may vary depending on your multimedia system model, grade, country. Please consult your local dealer for more information for your model.