This is the second time we've used Drive Electric, and once again the experience has been excellent. Communication throughout the process was outstanding, and Erika Burton was incredibly helpful... See more
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I'm delighted with my new Cupra and couldn't be happier with the service I received from Evie at Drive Electric. From start to finish, Evie made the whole process smooth and stress-free. She was al... See more
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Pretty good service by todays standards. I’m only awarding 4 start because we were advised by email the cars would land on 27/28th Nov and we’re called on 1st now to be advised one would be delivered... See more
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This will be the 2nd time we have leased through DE. The first being around 4 years ago (2019). This time was less stellar than lst time in the area of admin post "sale". The sales person was... See more
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Your partner on the road to zero emissions. DriveElectric is the UK's leading expert in electric cars and electric vans. Providing personal and business leasing contracts for all types of electric vehicle, fleet management and consultancy. Our expertise and experience goes beyond leasing options, we have been at the forefront of the EV revolution since we got behind the wheel of our first EV in 2008. Many of our team have worked on UK-significant research projects such as My Electric Avenue and Electric Nation. At DriveElectric we don't just lease electric vehicles, we live and breathe them.
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Tamarisk House, North Leigh Business Park, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6SW, United Kingdom
- 01628 899727
- customerservice@drive-electric.co.uk
- www.drive-electric.co.uk
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Great service from Erika and the team…
Great service from Erika and the team at Drive Electric. They found a great price for my new lease, and then couldn't do more to help work through a few problems finalising the lease. Really went above and beyond.
October 3, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi James
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We will be sure to feed this back to Erika.
DriveElectric pride ourselves on making what can be a complex situation really simple and smooth - to hear we pulled the stops out to ensure you got your vehicle is great!
Thank you so much for choosing DriveElectric, enjoy the new vehicle.
Jordan - DriveElectric Customer Experience
Great experience yet again from DriveElectric!
Great experience yet again from DriveElectric. Communication & support second to none through the entire process of sourcing my Company Lease Vehicle!
September 20, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Mark,
Thank you for leaving a review and rating your overall experience with DriveElectric 5 star!
We are delighted to hear that you have yet again been supported in the true DriveElectric way for your renewal vehicle.
Your feedback will be passed onto the team.
We look forward to supporting you throughout your lease.
Kindest regards,
Erika - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
Good experience with Drive Electric
Good experience with Drive Electric. They managed to get me an IX3 for less than originally quoted and called me to say they had a better deal even when I had agreed the inital terms.
Delivered as agreed and seemless experience.
September 12, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Richard,
Thank you very much for this lovely review!
I am very glad to hear your experience was seamless, as that is what DriveElectric strive to achieve.
Thank you for choosing DriveElectric and we hope you enjoy your new EV.
All the best!
Bradley - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
Good communication
Good communication, easy to get quotes to compare different models.
September 4, 2023
Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Jane,
Firstly, thank you for leaving a review and rating your experience with DriveElectric 5 star.
It's fantastic to hear that your overall experience with DriveElectric was easy when comparing quotes and the commutation was good.
Thank you for choosing DriveElectric and we hope you enjoy your new EV!
Kind regards,
Erika - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
Zero after care
This company has very good sell side customer service. They also got a good lease price for me. Very important to note that they are just an intermediary. if anything goes wrong, like it did for me, you are in the hands of the vehicle supplier. In my case this is Lex Autolease who have treated me with contempt and left me without a car for months.
September 4, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Alex,
Hope you are well and thank you for leaving a review.
We understand that you have a complaint open with your leasing provider Lex Autolease who are investigating this for you. From a conversation with yourself and Chris yesterday, we understand that you are currently being kept with a courtesy vehicle whilst your current car is in the garage awaiting a part.
My colleague Chris and Evie have been in contact with the dealership weekly for further updates.
You will receive a call from Chris today with an update after we have contacted Lex on your behalf.
Thank you for being patient and we completely understand your frustration.
Please contact us should you need further support from our customer service team 01628899727
We are always here to help.
Kindest regards,
Erika - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor.
Competitive
Competitive, cooperative and successful on getting the vehicle and the deal I wanted
August 22, 2023
Reply from DriveElectric
Hi,
Thank you for leaving a review and rating your experience with DriveElectric 5 star!
It's great to see the DriveElectric team worked cooperatively to get the deal and car you desired.
Thank you for choosing DriveElectric and we hope you enjoy your new EV!
Kindest Regards,
Erika - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor.
5 STAR all the way!
5 STAR all the way! I have never experienced such great customer service than with DriveElectric. Special thanks to Lovleen, Bradley, Matt, Caspian, Chris and Val. You each go above and beyond and are an absolute credit to this company. The Peugeot we leased 2 years ago was collected by you this morning by a lovely young gentleman and our lovely new Polestar 2 was delivered by midday. Every single process is incredibly smooth and professional. We highly recommend DriveElectric and will definitely be leasing through you again! Thanks Guys! Sarah
August 11, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for leaving such an amazing review!!
Its great to see so many members of the team went the extra mile, I will be sure to pass this feedback over to them.
Equally, it great to hear you found the process to be smooth. At DriveElectric we pride ourselves at simplifying what can feel a rather complicated process.
We look forward to supporting you through your lease and your renewal!!
Kind regards,
Evie- DriveElectric Customer Experience
Second Car, First Class Service
I've just taken delivery of my second car from DriveElectric. Both times the process was very straightforward, helped by Matt Eade in the sales team. For the second car two years later, there was a bit of a hiccup when Lex Autolease hadn't taken the payment for the deposit on the day they said they would. After an email to DriveElectric and a phone call this was rapidly sorted out by Chris who was most professional and helpful. In fact all of my contacts with staff at this company have been filled with professionalism and efficiency.
August 2, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Mike
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, it is very much appreciated.
We are delighted to hear that Matt supported you in the true DriveElectric way, we will be sure to pass your feedback on to him.
We are sorry to hear there were a couple of hiccups with Lex, but we are glad this was sorted by our team. We pride ourselves on supporting customers every step of the way, and will be sure to let Chris and the rest of the team know how delighted you were.
Thank you for choosing DriveElectric, enjoy the new EV.
Jordan - DriveElectric Customer Experience
I Would Recommend Drive Electric
Customer support from the outset at Drive Electric (provided by Jac Rushforth, Senior Business Sales Consultant) was brilliant. He explained everything really well, responded to my e-mails/calls very quickly and liaised swiftly with third parties to obtain information where needed. The Operations team were also really helpful. I would recommend Drive Electric.
July 28, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Paul,
Thank you for leaving such a great review.
At DriveElectric, we strive to make leasing an EV as easy and smooth as possible, so its great to hear we were able to deliver this for you.
We will make sure to pass your feedback on to Jac and the operations team.
Thank you once again for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing DriveElectric.
We hope you enjoy your new EV!
Bryony – DriveElectric Customer Experience
Working with Robyn,
Working with Robyn,
I just wanted to drop you a quick email to express my excitement about the car you helped me lease for a month. It's fantastic.
It's quite amusing how you only realize the true value of having a car when you go without one for a while. I now truly appreciate how much it helps in everyday life.
The best part is that my wife is happy with the car too, which means I can go back to my usual state of mind without having to listen to any complaints. It's such a relief!
I genuinely appreciate your assistance in finding and getting this car. Your help made the process smooth and enjoyable, and I couldn't be happier with the result.
July 26, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Good Morning,
Thank you for leaving such a fabulous review!
We are super pleased to hear both yourself and your wife are happy with the vehicle. At DriveElectric we pride ourselves on assisting customers with finding the vehicle best suited for their needs, so its great to hear Robyn helped make this happen.
We will certainly let her know all your kind comments!
We look forward to assisting you throughout your lease.
Kind regards,
Evie - Customer Experience Advisor
Great Help and Fantastic Service!
Great Help and Fantastic Service!
Dave R really helped every step of the way on my new car journey. Due to shortages in vehicle there was a lot of back and forth changing vehicles and dates but Dave always kept me informed and supported with any questions!
July 24, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Nicole
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
At DriveElectric we pride ourselves on making what can appear to be a complex process really simple! We love helping customers experience a smooth service, and like to ensure we are with you every step of the way.
It is great to hear that Dave provided fantastic levels of service, we will be sure to pass this on to him.
Thank you for your review, enjoy the new vehicle.
Jordan - DriveElectric Customer Experience
Drive Electric go the extra mile!
I can’t recommend Drive Electric highly enough. Not only is their customer service exemplary, but they go the extra mile. They constantly adapted to my ever changing needs and kept me updated every step of the way. Choosing a car was the hardest bit and the paperwork was straight forward and once again they were on hand to answer any questions and support me through this process. Based on my experience I would have no hesitation in recommending them!
July 24, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely, detailed review!
We pride ourselves on being able to provide a great customer experience, so its amazing to hear we were able to go that extra mile for yourself.
Thank you again for such a lovely review!
Evie - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
Everything went like clockwork
Everything went like clockwork, car was in showroom condition and the team have been very helpful.
July 23, 2023
Reply from DriveElectric
Good Morning,
Thank you for leaving such a fabulous review!
At DriveElectric we aim to make a rather complicated process as smooth as possible, its great to hear we could do that for you.
We look forward to assisting you throughout your lease and into your renewal!
Many thanks,
Evie - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
VW ID4 Lease Car
I have been very impressed with my experience with Drive Electric. Having dealt with them for over a year (delays on the car that were to do with VW not Drive Electric) I finally got a date for delivery of my car. VW cancelled the delivery the day before it was due as there was a problem with the car, which was hugely inconvenient. The service from Drive Electric in response to this was really outstanding. Bryony Driver who helped with this issue could not have been more sympathetic and pro active. She kept me really well informed at every stage and helped to move things forward quickly with VW to get the delivery re booked once the car had been sorted out. She was very prompt at replying to any contact or queries from me and kept me updated the whole way through. After the car was delivered she followed up personally to check all was ok and ensured I got all the documents I needed very promptly. I am really grateful for such a caring and thorough approach. My experience with everyone at Drive Electric has been of the same standard. Really impressive customer service at every level.
June 27, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi,
Thank you very much for this wonderful review about Bryony and the team at DriveElectric.
We are so glad the issues you had experienced with Volkswagen were resolved and that you were kept informed throughout the whole process.
I will ensure your kind words are passed on to Bryony.
Thank you for choosing DriveElectric and we hope you are enjoying your new ID.4!
All the Best!
Bradley - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
Erika @ Drive Electric
I always believe in complete honesty. This is review you can 100% trust , the reason being I don’t write reviews, This is the first review I’ve ever written .
I run a very old style business with face to face contact business to business which has been successful for multiple years.
I don’t do instagram, snap chat or any other social media and have only recently discovered WhatsApp
My big thing in business is service, especially after sales service . It’s easy to hide when a problem occurs especially long after the sale
My experience with Erika is someone who is so deeply caring they go that extra mile to try and work through a problem. That actuality doesn’t do her justice to be fair it’s more of a marathon stint she’s putting in , constant phone calls to main dealers , updates and doing more than me as a very demanding individual would expect
Despite my issues with the car which weren’t mine , Drive Electric or even the main dealers fault I’d certainly lease my next vehicle from them. In fact I’d go as far to say Erika in all my years in business is the most outstanding individual I’ve come across in any customer service environment combining honesty and integrity with unbelievably good communication skills that if I wasn’t operating alone I’d offer her a job , my words here aren’t enough . I’d also add removing the corporate hat under the Drive Electric exterior there is a real lovely human being there which in the world we live in today the most important thing
June 22, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Craig,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for Erika!
It is amazing to hear that Erika's service was outstanding and caring with great communication skills.
This is exactly what DriveElectric aim to deliver and it is amazing to hear Erika has delivered this.
Your kind words have been passed onto Erika and the DriveElectric team.
Thank you for choosing DriveElectric, we look forward to continuing to support you.
Kind Regards,
Bryony - Customer Experience Advisor
This is a review specifically about Bryony
This is a review specifically about Bryony form the team. SHe had a long way to go to recover our trust in DriveElectric - which mainly stemmed from us ordering a car in September but them not actually getting around to placing the order wiht the dealer for 4 weeks - by which time the waiting list had grown.
Bryony was the first to take persoanl responsibility for the experience, took time to speak to the dealer to confirm delivery dates and was proactive in calling back - I didn't have to chase a call once. She was empathetic and also suggested resolutions. I felt I could trust what she told me. She also ensured tha that the delivering dealer had a handle on the situation, so when there was a delay caised by the dealer they were quick to ensure an alternative was found.
Bryony is a shingin light in what wold otherwise have been a dim experience dealing wiht DriveElectric
June 1, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hi,
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review and rating your service from Bryony five star!
It is amazing the hear that your trust for DriveElectric was influenced by Bryony's customer service and care when supporting you with your vehicle.
The service that you received is exactly what DriveElectric aim to deliver and it is brilliant to hear that this is what you have and will continue to experienced.
Your kind review has been passed onto Bryony and the DriveElectric team.
Thank you for choosing DriveElectric and we are looking forward to continue to support you through out your lease and renewal.
Kind regards,
Erika - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
Brilliant customer service.
The individual who delivered my car was extremely friendly and couldn't have been more helpful when I asked if they could familiarise me with the basic controls of the car. I couldn't have asked for more in terms of customer service!
June 18, 2023
Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Amber,
Thank you for taking your time to leave a fantastic review.
It is great to hear that the handover was helpful and the driver assisted with showing you how to use the vehicle.
We are looking forward to assisting you throughout your lease and renewal.
Thank you for choosing DriveElectric and we hope you enjoy your new EV!
Kind regards,
Erika - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
Such a great business
I have been with Drive Electric for many years, starting when they were Fleet Drive. They genuinely go the extra mile always to find the best solution. They are honest and reliable. Adam and the team treat you as an individual, so rare today.
June 12, 2023
Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Martin,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and rating your DriveElectric Experience 5 Star!
Your loyalty and trust with DriveElectric throughout the years has been incredible and we are thrilled to hear that your opinion remains the same throughout.
I will ensure your kind review gets shared with Adam and the team.
Thank you for always choosing DriveElectric and we hope you enjoy your new EV!
Kind regards,
Erika - DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor
The car was delivered as planned
The car was delivered as planned. The ordering process was simple with helpful guidance from the Drive Electric team.
June 14, 2023
Reply from DriveElectric
Hi Frank,
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review.
Its great to hear you found the process simple, we aim to simplify it as much as possible for our customers.
We are equally as pleased to hear the handover of your vehicle went as planned.
We hope you enjoy your new EV!!!
Kind regards,
Evie- DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor.
Very easy process from enquiry to…
Very easy process from enquiry to delivery, helpful and knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing.
All in all a great company to deal with.
June 12, 2023
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Reply from DriveElectric
Hello David,
Thank you for leaving such a fantastic review!
At DriveElectric we like to make the customers journey as easy as possible from start to end. Its great to hear we could provide this for you.
Equally, we make an effort to keep as up to date as possible with the ever growing EV world, to ensure all the information we provide to customers is correct and relevant.
Thank you again, and we hope you are enjoying your EV.
Kind regards,
Evie- DriveElectric Customer Experience Advisor.
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