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PCP on a new EV car ?

Moley27272 · 2024-02-04 16:09:18

In the past I have bought ex demo 2nd hand petrol cars. I usually keep them for 10 years or so, pretty much run them into the ground. My annual mileage is around 10k. I am now considering buying a new electric car from a dealership. They are offering me just 2.9 percent APR on a 3 year contract. I'm currently paying £130 a…

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Petriix Posts: 2,303 Forumite

6 February 2024 at 11:25PM

Yes, 1k miles per month will cost around £20 on Intelligent Octopus Go. It will also save you money on your home electricity bill too with minimal effort to load-shift your usage. However, this is entirely contingent on a) having a working smart meter which sends reliable 30 minute data; and b) having a compatible EVSE (charging point) or EV. Make sure you get these things sorted first... I recommend a Zappi because the integration with Intelligent is good.

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