Should you buy or lease electric fleet vehicles?
Compare the total cost over the time you'll keep the vehicle, including resale, finance, energy and maintenance. Your accountant or finance broker should confirm the tax side.
How they compare
| Buying | Leasing | |
|---|---|---|
| Resale risk | You carry it | Often sits with the lessor |
| Battery risk | You rely on the warranty | Often less of a concern at the end of the term |
| Suits | Vehicles you'll keep for a long time | First vehicles, or fleets unsure about resale |
| Upfront cash | Higher | Lower |
Resale is the big unknown
There is little resale data for electric vans in Australia, so this is the hardest number to estimate. Our calculators use a cautious assumption, and you can change it.
This is general information, not financial advice.
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