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Where to charge your car in Bristol

In terms of EV readiness, Bristol have already started to move towards seamless infrastructure with the council confirming 300 new on-street EV chargers during 2023 . Not only that, new dedicated charging hubs will be introduced, like the 24-point facility off Edge Lane or a 36-point option in the Wirral. As you will see via our electric car charge point location partners Zap Map there are a host of charging facilities available to individuals and businesses.

Some EV Charge points in Bristol include:

• Vauxhall Marybone
• The Royal Bristol Hospital
• 26 Huskisson Street
• Bristol Shopping Park

Bristol's EV charge points

Bristol's charge point infrastructure is growing by the day. In addition to Bristol City Council's charge point network, there are new charging points in or close to Bristol, which you can find on Zap-Map.

 

 

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Public car parks in Bristol with EV charge points

There are 15 car parks located in Bristol city centre, so you won't have to worry about where to leave your car. All-day parking charges can be up to £12.

JustPark has a map of where you can park in Bristol whilst charging your electric car.

Bristol car parks with EV charge points

Getting around Bristol with an electric car

Many people in Bristol know just how easy it is to get around, with a modern park and ride, over 9,000 parking spaces and easy connections into the city centre. Bristol is a city booming with modernised technology and advancing modes of transport. So whether you are new to Bristol or know the ropes, getting around is easy.

Is there a charge for driving around Bristol?

Bristol introduced a Clean Air Zone which covers an area of the city centre. Because of this, there is a charge to drive around the city centre, which can be paid online or by phone. As they have zero emissions, electric cars are exempt from these charges.

Usual Bristol congestion zone charges

• Private passenger car (petrol or diesel) £9
• Taxi £9
• Light Goods Vehicle (LGV) £9
• Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) £100
• Bus or coach £100
• Electric car £0

We’ve got everything Bristol needs to lease an electric car with experts on hand to help.

How to lease your car in Bristol

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Choose from our top listed electric leasing deals available in the UK

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Select the contract length and mileage that fits your budget

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Talk to our specialists to formalise your contract before driving off in your brand new electric ride

Benefits of leasing an electric car in Bristol

Because electric cars are zero-emission, 100% of the rentals are allowable against tax.

For a car emitting 51g/km of CO2 (or higher), only 85% of the rentals are allowable - this is known as lease rental restriction of rental disallowance.

If you are VAT registered, you can claim up to 50% of the VAT on the finance element for a company car with private use, plus 100% of the VAT on any maintenance aspects of the rental. But note that for a car with CO2 emitting 51g/km of CO2 (or higher), the unreclaimed  VAT is restricted to 85% too.

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What does a number plate on an Electric Car look like?

Bristol number plates

Living in Bristol you'll know that most cars in the area start with a W, and this is why. When a car is first regsitered in the area, it's allocated what is known as a memory tag. These are the first two letters of the number plate, and in Bristol they start with: WM, WN, WO, WP, WR, WS, WT, WU, WV, WW, WX, WY.

When you lease a car, it may not come complete with a Bristol number plate. That’s because some cars on lease may come to you from a manufacturer in a different part of the country.

So if you are a true Bristolian and wish to have a number plate that matches, then you can switch it up and put a private plate on your car.

Can I put a private plate on my Bristol lease car?

Yes, you can put a private plate on your lease car. This can be arranged via your finance provider. If you've bought brand new number plates, you should fill out a V750 form. If the number plate was used previously, you should fill out a V317 or V778.