With the ever-changing regulations regarding the vehicle emissions and electric vehicles becoming more and more mainstream, we will highlight the top 5 best electric taxis on the market today.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is at the top of the range when it comes to electric taxis having, crisp handling and intense attention to detail. The battery power makes the car smooth, quiet and comfortable on the road whilst being very reliable. The cost of this car is £29,950, making it on the cheaper side of the electric car spectrum. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric also has a range of 155 miles with a top speed of 103mph and going from 0-60 in 9.7 secs. The battery charge time ranges from a rapid charge of 47 minutes to a slow charge of 20 hours.
Volkswagen ID-3 Long Range
Coming in at number 2 on this list is the Volkswagen ID-3 Long Range, just one of a new range of ID models from Volkswagen that will take the world of battery powered cars to a whole new level. With, amazing performance, a huge range and a larger than average boot space, this car is a perfect choice for taxi drivers. The Volkswagen ID-3 Long Range is £39,500 with a of range of 280 miles and a top speed of 99mph and doing 0-60mph in 7.9 secs. The battery charge time ranges from a rapid charge of 36 minutes to a slow charge of 39 hours.
Nissan Leaf e-Plus
The all-new Leaf e-Plus has an upgraded battery pack, longer range and considerably enhanced performance from its predecessors. The Nissan Leaf e-Plus has solid reliability, excellent manufacturing and cosy familiarity. The cost of this car is £33,000, making it in the mid-range of the electric car spectrum. The Nissan Leaf e-Plus also has a range of 200 miles with a top speed of 98mph and going from 0-60 in 7.3 secs. The battery charge time ranges from a rapid charge of 35 minutes to a slow charge of 28 hours.
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Finally, the day has come for an affordable, entry-level electric car from Tesla! A truly well-engineered electric vehicle, the Model 3 four-door saloon offers spacious interiors, a smooth ride and it can really go the distance making this car great for higher end private hire use in Guernsey which is also something Five Island insurance offers. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is £40,000 with a range of 210 miles and a top speed of 140mph and doing 0-60mph in 5.6 secs. The battery charge time ranges from a rapid charge of 29 minutes to a slow charge of 25 hours.
Peugeot e-2008 SUV
The Peugeot e-2008 SUV is a mid-sized SUV with huge carrying capacity and decent range. As you might expect from Peugeot, the e-2008 SUV is well-built and lots of space making it perfect for your customers, so it is great for public hire use which is something that Five Island insurance offers. The cost of this car is £31,000, making it in the mid-range of the electric car spectrum. The Peugeot e-2008 SUV also has a range of 155 miles with a top speed of 93mph and going from 0-60 in 8.5 secs. The battery charge time ranges from a rapid charge of 31 minutes to a slow charge of 23 hours.
Whether you decide to upgrade to an electric or hybrid taxi in the not so near distant future, Five Islands will be able to assist with your taxi insurance and offer the following products:
