We’re committed to making our cities healthier, greener places to live. That means adding more electric vehicles to our fleet and offering drivers more ways they can benefit from driving them.
Together let’s push towards a more sustainable future. Read on to see how we can help you make the switch and save big when you do.
Why go electric?
No more fuelSave money and time. Benefit from the lower costs of electricity compared to petrol and diesel and fewer recharges needed, with some cars reaching 400 km with just one charge.
Bigger tips & better tripsEnjoy a quieter, smoother, more comfortable drive that passengers can also appreciate. Plus the tips you get from electric car passengers is 7% higher*.*From a 2021 European study
Cheaper maintenancePay half as much to take care of an electric car than a petrol or diesel car.
Handy chargingThere are 33,281 charging points across the UK and 10,758 in London. No need to drive around looking for a petrol station or wait in long queues.
Better for our citiesElectric cars produce 3X less CO2 emissions, helping make cities healthier places to live.
- No more fuelSave money and time. Benefit from the lower costs of electricity compared to petrol and diesel and fewer recharges needed, with some cars reaching 400 km with just one charge.
- Bigger tips & better tripsEnjoy a quieter, smoother, more comfortable drive that passengers can also appreciate. Plus the tips you get from electric car passengers is 7% higher*.*From a 2021 European study
- Cheaper maintenancePay half as much to take care of an electric car than a petrol or diesel car.
- Handy chargingThere are 33,281 charging points across the UK and 10,758 in London. No need to drive around looking for a petrol station or wait in long queues.
- Better for our citiesElectric cars produce 3X less CO2 emissions, helping make cities healthier places to live.
Helping you to go electric
Government help for black cabs going green
What our drivers have to say
Exclusive partner benefits
We’re always looking for new partners to keep offering you bigger and better benefits.
OttoEnjoy £200 cashback from Otto Car when you buy an electric car on finance.
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MarshallGet £2,380 off the purchase price of a brand new TX Vista Comfort Plus! Marshall’s is an authorized dealer of LEVC in Nottingham but can serve all areas of the UK.
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WeflexGet help making the switch to EV and save up to £240. WeFlex will give you £240 cashback on your new EV.Learn more
- Otto
Enjoy £200 cashback from Otto Car when you buy an electric car on finance.
Learn more - Marshall
Get £2,380 off the purchase price of a brand new TX Vista Comfort Plus! Marshall’s is an authorized dealer of LEVC in Nottingham but can serve all areas of the UK.
Learn more - WeflexGet help making the switch to EV and save up to £240. WeFlex will give you £240 cashback on your new EV.Learn more
Need help?
Will I earn more if I switch to an electric vehicle?
If you have an electric vehicle, you’ll also receive offers when passengers specifically request an electric vehicle, as well as receiving standard passenger requests. On average, electric car drivers earn almost £500 per month from trips where a passenger specifically requests an electric vehicle.
Plus, FREENOW’s electric car drivers get over 40% more tips than petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicle drivers on average.
Finally, electric vehicles are exempt from both the congestion charge and ULEZ. This could save you up to £2,500 per year in congestion charge fees.
This means that you can earn more with an electric taxi or black cab, thanks to more trip offers, extra tips and fewer fees for the congestion charge and ULEZ.
Does it cost more to run an electric vehicle?
It can cost as little as 4p per mile to charge your electric car thanks to our partners. That’s loads less than spending 20p per mile on fuel for a petrol or diesel car.
How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle?
With a rapid charging station, it can take just 35 minutes to charge a Kia e-Niro to 80%. To charge to 100% at a home charging station takes approximately 6 hours.
Battery size | Range | Wallbox Charge Time | Rapid Charge Time |
39 kWh | 180 miles | 6hrs 30mins (7.2kW, 0-100%) | 43mins (50kW, 10-80%) |
64kWh | 282 miles | 10hrs 30mins (7.2kW, 0-100%) | 44mins (77kW, 10-80%) |
Are there enough charging stations for me to be able to charge my car easily?
Zap Map is an essential website for electric black cab and taxi drivers. It has information about charging stations across the UK, including costs and locations. It also has a calculator for calculating the cost of charging an electric vehicle.
Will FREENOW help me to switch to an electric vehicle?
FREENOW drivers have access to an exclusive electric vehicle rent-to-buy scheme through Otto Cars and WeFlex that means they can receive a £200 cashback.
Useful links
FREENOW-Otto Cars EV rent-to-buy partnership – details of how you could receive £200 cashback and save money when renting-to-buy an electric vehicle
FREENOW-WeFlex EV rental partnership - details of how you could receive £240 cashback and save money when renting-to-buy an electric vehicle
London Electric Vehicle Charge Points - locations of charging stations across London
Zap Map - details about electric vehicle models, charging stations and latest electric vehicle news, along with calculators of the costs of charging and driving an electric vehicle