What is FlexiHire and is it right for your business?

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.

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.