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What is FlexiHire and is it right for your business?

Flexihire offers flexible leasing for electric vehicles, ideal for businesses needing short-term rentals of three months or longer.

Key highlights

  • Flexihire offers flexible leasing for electric vehicles, ideal for businesses needing short-term rentals of three months or longer.

  • The financial risk is reduced, with no large capital expenditures, easy setup, and extendable contracts.

  • Flexihire supports social and environmental responsibility goals by promoting the use of electric vehicles, contributing to reduced emissions.

  • Suitable for businesses with seasonal demand, fluctuating budgets, startups, and those interested in trialling electric vehicles before committing to long-term leases.

  • DriveElectric’s 3+ month electric vehicle Flexihire deals can help your business get fast access to affordable, eco-friendly electric cars and vans.

More businesses than ever are looking to transition to practical, high-performance and cheaper-to-run electric cars and vans. And whilst electric vehicle (EV) leasing is a cost-effective and adaptable way for businesses to add EVs to their fleets, multi-year-long contracts aren’t right for every organisation.

Whether you’re a business that experiences seasonal demand, a charity with fluctuating budgets, a small company that wants to experiment with EVs, or otherwise need a short-hire EV, our 3+ month Flexihire contracts could be the right solution for you. Read on to find out what Flexihire is, the benefits of Flexihire, and whether or not it’s the right solution for your organisation.

What is FlexiHire?

Flexihire is a flexible leasing option that allows businesses to rent electric cars and vans for three months and longer. Leasing contracts are fast to set up and can easily be extended, making Flexihire ideal for organisations with changing needs.

Unlike traditional leasing, Flexihire provides your business with the agility to scale your fleet up or down without the financial risk of long-term commitments. It’s an ideal option if you need to adjust to changes in demand, add cars or vans for specific projects, or if you’re curious about electric vehicles and want to give one a try.

What kinds of electric vehicles are offered on Flexihire?

We offer a wide range of electric cars and vans on Flexihire contracts, including new, nearly new and refurbished vans and cars in a range of sizes and models.

We’re committed to finding the right electric vehicles for your needs. We’ll listen to your requirements and recommend the best models for you. Our small, medium and large electric vans can also be tailored to your business, including adding personalised livery.

What are the benefits of Flexihire?

Flexihire is an adaptable solution to hiring electric vehicles that offers:

  • Operational flexibility – whether scaling up your capacity to prepare for a busy period or reducing it during slower months, Flexihire can ensure your fleet is optimised to meet your current demand.

  • Reduced financial risk – Flexihire avoids the financial commitment of buying or long-term leasing electric vehicles. With monthly payments that can be cancelled or extended, your business can avoid large capital expenditures and effectively manage its cash flow. This can be especially important where incomes fluctuate or can be uncertain.

  • Social and environmental responsibility – electric cars and vans contribute to reduced greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions. They are also quieter, less disruptive vehicles. Flexihire can support your business in achieving its environmental and social responsibility goals, including contributing to the UK government’s Net Zero 2050 target.

Who is Flexihire for?

Flexihire is suitable for businesses and other organisations that don’t want to be tied into traditional leasing contracts, and that need the flexibility of short-term leases with monthly payments. This could include:

  • Businesses with seasonal changes in demand - many businesses experience periods of fluctuating demand, such as couriers during the Christmas season or retailers during major sales events. Flexihire allows you to temporarily expand your fleet to meet increased demand without incurring the costs associated with long-term vehicle ownership or leasing. Discover how DriveElectric worked with Haringey Council London to offer Flexihire EVs to deliver food to vulnerable residents during Covid lockdown.

  • Organisations with unpredictable budgets – some operations – especially charities – may run tight, fluctuating budgets which make long-term financial commitments a risk. Flexihire offers a cost-effective way for charities to manage their transport needs and costs without the pressure of long-term leases.

  • Startups and small businesses – for smaller organisations where cash flow management is crucial, Flexihire allows you to access EVs without significant upfront investments or being locked into longer-term rental contracts. This enables you to remain agile.

  • Any business interested in trialling electric vehicles – short term lease contracts allow you to try out electric cars or vans as a lower-cost alternative to investing in year-long leases. You can trial EVs for three months or more, then decide to extend or opt for longer-term leases. Learn how the Flagship Group trialled an electric van with DriveElectric to better understand how it performed before making a decision to transition their fleet to EVs.

Enquire about FlexiHire

One of our business consultants will get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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EV Flexihire FAQs

Business Contract Hire (BCH) is usually a longer-term lease agreement, with vehicles hired for two to four years by businesses. Flexihire is the opposite approach, with cars and vans hired for shorter periods. You can hire electric cars and vans for your business for three months and upwards with DriveElectric.

Not with DriveElectric. Our Flexihire contracts are for business use only.

Yes, our short-term leasing service is called FlexiHire. Find out more about Flexihire with DriveElectric, or book a call with our leasing experts to find an electric vehicle to suit your organisation's needs.

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