How long does it take to organise a Used Electric Car Lease

Used Electric Car Lease - How long does it take to organise a Car?

The positive growth of EVs is now not just something which is bespoke to new cars. It is the used car lease sector which is now seeing benefits from the increase in confidence amongst many consumers and small businesses.

It is fair to say that for many bigger companies who utilise a fleet or salary sacrifice scheme, the move to zero-emission is a fairly sensible decision and many aspects of the automotive market are now resolved. When we turn to the micro-economics of the UK household and the SME community the rationale behind transport electrification is less profound and some significant queries have been raised on the accessibility and viability.

But with that being said, the SMMT stats on the used EV movements are looking somewhat positive. For Q3 (1 July - 30 Sept) there were 80,614 battery electric sales in the UK. When you compare this to the 55,823 for the same period in 2024, this is a 44% increase.

With used-EV sales amassing 216,900 units from January - September 2025, there is much to be heartened about it in our changing automotive landscape. However, this doesn’t mean that now is the time to be complacent.  

With technology and specification improvements, not to mention some fantastic deals, there are now more customers looking into ex-lease BEVs. We understand that some of the new EVs are pricing out smaller business and PCP / PCH customers, but the growing market and economies of scale are helping to overcome this.

With these opportunities, we have also seen increasing education and standards of service with this sector which mirrors our own. Unlike many leasing companies, the e-car lease website sets out the key fundamentals of what you need to know on a zero-emission vehicle.

This includes aspects like real-world range, charging times at home, charging times on the public network, battery capacity, vehicle efficiency and consumption, towing weights, heat pumps and costs for charging amongst other things.

Just to showcase this we have included our EVC™ below for the amazing Audi Q6 SUV pictured here! However, in the used-car sector, new companies like ClearWatt and Aviloo are replicating this, with new certification being applied to older vehicles.

This is enabling battery health tests, battery degradation, battery warranties, MOT checkers and service histories to be easily and quickly ascertained. With many of the vehicles being between 2 - 4 years when they arrive from a leasing company / salary sacrifice scheme, there are obvious health concerns.

But having technology and resources is not only upskilling the auction houses, used-car sellers and finance companies working in this sector, it is helping more UK customers to go-green on their used car with more confidence.

We have seen a huge uptake in the USED e-car lease programme which we only launched mid-2025 with our finance partners Lex Autolease. At first our expectations were that this would be bespoke to business customers but what we have actually seen is a 50/50 split with both personal and business leasing.

The feedback on the used ev deals, is that they offer a significant discount on a like for like new version and with many vehicles less than 3 years old and sub-30,000 miles, these are not what we would consider as heavy use. With a “funder-maintenance” arrangement on all vehicles, the prices do include the servicing, maintenance, tyre repair and replacement breakdown recovery and even includes any work required on the battery,

In effect, you have a complete vehicle and battery warranty for the term of the lease. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t research the metrics we note above, like range and charging, only that some of the key risks associated with vehicle ownership / usership do not apply to these deals. You simply pay a fixed cost for the EV and all of this included. You just need to organise a charge point, EV charging tariff and motor insurance. 

However, this isn’t Amazon and while the vehicles shown are in stock with the vehicle agents, this is not a “Next-Day” delivery service. As contract hire, personal or business, is a financial product, we need all of our customers to go through a set process which will take a few hours.

This isn’t just about educating our customers on the EV process (and ensuring product suitability); we also have to be sure that the nuances of contract hire / leasing are well understood too. This is a 12 month - 60 month fixed term agreement, credit-based, and priced around your initial rental (deposit) and annual mileage.

While our Lythium system details everything on the car and the finance product, we have to ensure this is properly understood as we want a happy customer for the next few years. Just look at our Trustpilot reviews to see why we are different.

Once a customer wants to proceed, we will ask you to complete a credit application. For personal contract hire customers this is about your ability to pay (income and expenditure) and willingness to pay (credit report). The product is ONLY available for those with a positive credit history, so do use Experian if you have concerns.

For a business looking at a used lease you need to have been trading for at least 2 years and with at least 1 set of filed accounts at Companies House. You also need to demonstrate a positive net worth and cash-flow. While a director will not be underwritten personally, a soft-search is undertaken to ensure no credit concerns or financial issues exist.

This information is presented to the underwriters and will take between 20 seconds - 3 days to get a decision according to the information and complexity of the case.

If the credit application is accepted, our team will send order forms for the customer to sign and return. This allows us to 1) order the vehicle officially; and 2) generate finance documents. This is usually a 1 - 2 day process. Once we have received these back, we can process the delivery of the vehicle, which is often a 5 - 10 day notice period.

The entire process is often around 2 weeks from the point of enquiry to the delivery of the vehicle but, if our customer is relatively quick, we have managed to deliver a used EV in around 7/10 days. In leasing, this is considered to be an expedient result.

While the EVs on there are relatively new, with some no more than a year old, we have not yet seen the Audi Q6. As one of the best pound-for-pound EVs in the UK right now, this would be a popular option to feature. However, we have seen other options like the e-Tron GT, e-Tron SUV and Q4 which are equally amazing. You can filter  used Audi EVs here. If you don’t see a car which you want, email our used EV lease team with your requirements and they will ask Lex Autolease about future availability on the car.   

So what makes the Q6 so special?

The Edition 1 is an elite calibre of EV with key features (over the S Line) like 21” wheels with 255/45 | 285/40 R21 tyres, Sport suspension, e-tron sports sound, Matrix LED headlights with digital daytime running lights including eight active digital light signature options, Black styling package plus, Red brake calipers, Full Paint finish, MMI 10.9" front passenger touch display.

Front Sport seats plus in Dinamica microfibre/leather combination with diamond stitching, Electrically adjustable front seats with pneumatically adjustable lumbar support and massage function, Softwrap in Dinamica microfibre with contrast stitching, Upper and lower elements in Dinamica microfibre and the Proactive passenger protection system for front, sides and rear.

If you include the Sound and Vision Pack this adds Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 3D sound and integrated headrest speakers, Augmented reality head-up display, Ambient lighting package plus including dynamic interaction light and Increased charging capacity for USB ports.

How does the Audi Q6 SUV perform?

•  This AWD SUV will have a 94.9 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 5.9 seconds, 130 mph top speeds and 285kW (or 382hp). Expect a combined winter range of 250 miles with warmer weather allowing for 335 miles – a 295 mile combined. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 10 hour and 15 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 270 kW DC maximum allowing 21 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 526L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 126 mpg. You can tow with this EV – 750kg (Unbraked) and 2400kg (Braked). It also has no V2L or V2G capabilities (so far). The Heat Pump is standard.

In terms of the car shown, the Audi Q6 E-TRON ESTATE SPECIAL EDITIONS 285kW Qtro 100kWh Edition 1 5dr Auto [Sound + Vision], this is based on the following configuration:

•  Daytona Grey Pearl Paint
•  Dinamica microfibre/leather - Black with steel grey diamond stitching
•  21" x 9.0J 10.0J 5 Y-spoke dynamic style metallic black gloss turned finish audi sport alloy wheels
• Opening panoramic sunroof
•  Storage and Luggage compartment pack - Q6

Need more help and advice on your new or used Audi Q6 for 2025 or 2026?

Head to our Audi Q6 electric car lease deals section or just get in touch with our expert team on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]