Just like an ICE vehicle, the range of an EV varies between make and model.

However, according to the latest WLTP figure, some EVs can go up to 453 miles on a single charge - and this performance is improving all the time. All pure electric vehicles can comfortably drive around 100 miles before they need recharging - that’s from London to Portsmouth, or London to Leicester.

Range is also influenced by a variety of factors, in the same way as with an ICE vehicle. These factors include driving conditions, weather, load, tyres etc.

The government has approved a change to driving licence legislation designed to make it easier for people to use electric vans. The new rule came into force on 24 July 2018 after a consultation a year earlier and is designed to make it easier for manufacturers to sell alternative fuel vans in the UK and take the hassle out of applying for more complex licences. Essentially, it means van operators can drive a heavier-than-normal van with a conventional driving licence – providing it’s powered by something other than petrol or diesel.

Motorists with a Category B licence – the conventional type you get when you pass your car driving test – are already allowed to drive most normal vans that weigh no more than 3500kg; however, the new legislation allows Category B licence holders to drive alternative fuel vans that weigh up to 4250kg.

But there are some conditions. Category B licence holders are not automatically allowed to drive the vehicles in question. Before they can get behind the wheel of a heavier alternative fuel van, they must first complete a minimum of five hours’ training at the helm of such a vehicle with a registered instructor.

We are partnered with Pod Point, and can assist you with making installation arrangements.

We use an online portal to submit your request, after which Pod Point will contact the driver. to complete a home survey assessment. They will ensure the property is suitable for a charge point to be installed and work with the driver to complete any necessary paperwork in order to claim the government grant. Don’t worry about filling the documents out as the dedicated installation advisor will happily give your driver a call and talk you through every step.

You will be kept fully informed and updated and can ensure on the day of the installation you are given a full overview of your wall box and how it works.

If you are eligible for the grant, Pod Point will apply for this and deduct the grant amount from the total cost of your home charge installation.

The remainder of the home charge installation cost, can be invoiced directly to you or your employer by KINTO, depending on your employer’s car policy and preferred setup arrangements; which will then enable them to subsequently adjust any personal use contributions for payroll deductions if appropriate.

The KINTO Quotes team will advise you of the value of any adjustments so you are kept fully informed of your contribution amounts. The cost of any remedial work required must, however be met in full by you upon completion.

Customers also have the option to organise the home charge installation themselves, directly with our Charge Point partner, Pod Point and be invoiced directly by them upon completion of the installation.

Vehicle leasing involves entering into a contract hire agreement, where you do not own the vehicle.  You will pay an initial rental payment, followed by fixed monthly rentals to lease the vehicle for the duration (term) of the contract hire agreement.

The lease is provided by KINTO UK Limited. Contract hire is a convenient option if you do not wish to own the vehicle at the end of the contract hire agreement.

Monthly rentals are fixed and include servicing at an authorised Toyota or Lexus Repairer.  At the end of your contract hire agreement, you simply return the vehicle.

• Fixed monthly rentals.
• Choose the duration of your lease with options from 3 months to 48 months (vehicle availability depending), with a 1000-mile monthly mileage allowance.  If you exceed the agreed mileage, an excess mileage charge will be payable at the end of your contract hire agreement.
• Pay an initial rental equivalent to the value of either 1, 3, 6, 9 or 12 monthly rentals.
• Full maintenance cover is included in the contract. No large final payment at the end of your contract agreement.
• Your contract hire agreement is designed to run for the full term.  If you wish to terminate the agreement early, an early termination fee will apply.
• Return the vehicle at the end of your contract agreement – no vehicle depreciation risk.
• 14-day cooling-off period.

Key risks of contract hire:

• At the end of your contract hire agreement, the vehicle must be returned in the same condition it was initially hired out, subject to fair wear and tear and agreed mileage. Our representative will assess the vehicle in line with the current British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association Fair Wear and Tear Guide.  Any items outside of this acceptable range will be charged.
• If you exceed the agreed mileage, when you return the vehicle, an excess mileage charge will be payable at the end of your contract hire agreement.
• If you fail to make the payments under your contract hire agreement, you may have to return the vehicle or it can be repossessed, legal proceedings may be commenced against you to recover sums that you may owe, and your credit rating may be adversely affected.
• Your contract hire agreement is designed to run for the full term.  If you wish to terminate the agreement early, you will be required to pay an early termination fee.
• You will not own the vehicle at any point.

Contract hire differs from other finance options such as Hire Purchase or Contract Purchase in several areas. Contract hire is a non-ownership option, offering a full contract maintenance package for your vehicle as standard.

As vehicle contract hire includes all scheduled maintenance, MOT, tyres (fair wear and tear only) and vehicle excise duty for one fixed monthly fee. You will be required to  insure the vehicle, and add fuel or charge the battery if it’s an electric vehicle. You remain responsible for any penalty notices you incur whilst driving the vehicle.

For your convenience, you can have the vehicle you desire delivered straight to your door on an agreed date.

You have the right to cancel your contract hire agreement within 14 days of signing, without giving any reason.  This cooling-off period starts the day after the day you sign the agreement.

To cancel, you can either email us at lease@kinto-uk.com or write to us at KINTO UK Limited, Building 1000, Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN.  You do not need to use a form; you just need to make it clear, in writing, that you wish to cancel the agreement.

No, the mileage selected when choosing the vehicle must remain the same throughout the period of the contract hire agreement.

If you exceed the contracted mileage, you will be charged excess mileage at the rate of £0.18 per mile over the agreed limit, payable at the end of the hire term.

No, there is no deposit when booking a KINTO vehicle through the website.

You will, however, need to pay a chosen “Initial Rental” equivalent of 1 to 9 monthly rental payments.

As the driver,you are responsible for all PCNs (parking) and RTOs (speeding fines etc.) received that relate to your contract hire and your use of the vehicle. PCNs will be paid by KINTO to prevent them escalating in value and will be recharged to you. Any RTO's will be transferred to you, at which point you can challenge or pay the fine.  Please be aware that if we pay any fines and charges on your behalf, you may not be entitled to later dispute or challenge the validity of the fines and charges with the issuing authority.

Please note that an administration fee will be charged for processing or transferring liability of a PCN or RTO.

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)

PCP is a flexible ownership plan designed to get you into the vehicle that best suits your needs and budget. PCP comes with the following end of agreement options – upgrading to a new vehicle, keeping the vehicle, or returning the vehicle.

Key Features of PCP

• Available on new and used vehicles
• Fixed monthly payments
• Choose a term that suits you Decide on your annual mileage up front.
• Put down a deposit of a percentage of the vehicle price to suit your budget.
• Benefit from flexible end of agreement options and lower monthly payments because a proportion of the amount you are borrowing is deferred to the end of your finance agreement.  This amount is called the Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) or Optional Final Payment.

Key Risks of PCP

• If you want to keep the vehicle at the end of your finance agreement, you will need to pay the GFV (also known as the Optional Final Payment).  Only once this has been paid, will the ownership be transferred to you.
• If you exceed the agreed mileage and choose to return the vehicle, an excess mileage charge will be payable at the end of your finance agreement.
• If you fail to make the payments under your finance agreement, you may have to return the vehicle or it can be repossessed, legal proceedings may be commenced against you to recover sums that you may owe, and your credit rating may be adversely affected.
• The vehicle is likely to depreciate in value during the life of your finance agreement.

Hire Purchase (HP)

HP is a convenient way of financing when you want to own the vehicle at the end of your finance agreement.  Your payments are fixed for the length (term) of your finance agreement.

Key Features of HP

• Available on new and used vehicles.
• Fixed monthly payments.
• Choose a term that suits you. No need to decide on annual mileage as there are no mileage restrictions.
• Put down a deposit percentage of the vehicle price to suit your budget.
• No large final payment at the end of your finance agreement.
• Own the vehicle at the end of your finance agreement once all payments have been made.

Key Risks of HP

• Ownership of the vehicle will be transferred to you once all payments under your finance agreement have been made.
• If you fail to make the payments under your finance agreement, you may have to return the vehicle or it can be repossessed, legal proceedings may be commenced against you to recover sums that you may owe, and your credit rating may be adversely affected.
• The vehicle is likely to depreciate during the life of your finance agreement.

Choose a term from 24 to 48 months*

*Maximum terms vary according to car model.

Upon its return, the car will be assessed against the manufacturer guidelines that were shared with you at the start of the agreement, and for damage outside of BVRLA accepted standard fair wear & tear.

You will be responsible for costs for damage outside of standard fair wear and tear, excess mileage and any additional costs you have directly incurred during the use of the vehicle, such as fines or charges.