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Signing a lease is an exciting step toward finding your next home, but it’s also a decision that deserves careful consideration. Whether you’re searching for a townhome for rent for the first time or planning a move to a new community, asking the right questions before signing can help you avoid unexpected surprises later.

Škoda Epiq Electric Car Lease

The new Epiq will launch in the following specifications:

SE L – from £24,950 this will include 18” Plover alloys wheels, 5.3” digital driver display, 13” touchscreen, predictive adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, LED lights, floor mats, wireless smartphone integration, rain sensing wipers, Lane Assist, high beam assistant and interior driver camera monitoring;

Edition - from £27,700 this adds 18” Saola alloys, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, mobile digital key, rear view camera and privacy glass; and

First Edition - from £31,450 adds 20” Macaw alloys, orange windows trim and seatbelts, black roof and 3-spoke artificial steering wheel.

So how will the new Skoda SUV perform? Will it be a good EV? At the time of launch you can choose between 2 key battery options including:  

Epiq 40 - with a usable battery of 37.5kWh this FWD compact SUV offers 99kW (133hp), top speeds of 93 mph and 0-62 times of 9.8 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 120 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 170 miles (on a full charge) – 145 miles combined . The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 4 hours with the 90 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 26 minutes. This EV has Bidirectional charging – V2L with an exterior Type 2 exterior outlet. It has a 156mpg equivalent and 475L cargo volume. The car can tow 500kg (Braked and Unbraked); and

Geely EX5 Ultra Electric Car Lease

The Ultra will be a refreshed version with a bigger battery, more specification and increased towing capacity. In addition to the new colour of Rainforest Green, the Ultra will have key options like the 360 degree camera, panoramic sunroof, power tailgate, 16-sepaker audio system, 19” alloys, 15.4” infotainment screen, navigation, wireless charging, synthetic leather upholstery, HUD, front seat ventilation and massage function.      

This model will enjoy the 8 year (125,000) vehicle warranty, 8 year (125,000) battery warranty, 4 years roadside assistance cover and 2 years of 4G data.    

And how does the new EX5 Ultra perform?  

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric Car Lease

The Coupe will feature the standard model, the S and the Turbo as set out below:

Cayenne Coupe Electric – from £86,200 this will include 20” alloys, 8-way electric seats, front seats heated, black high gloss trims, fixed panoramic roof, power steering plus, sport chrono package, matrix LED lights, thermally insulated glass, heated steering wheel, extended ambient lighting, navigation, lane change assist, park assist with 2D view, automatic parking, traffic sign recogniiton, swerve and turn assist, powered tailgate, climate control, driver memory package, soft close doors, sound package plus, Porsche digital key, 10-year Porsche digital connect, Wireless Charging (for the car) and TPM Valve in black;                   

Cayenne S Coupe Electric – from £103,100 this will include E-Performance powertrain with magnet synchronous motor, sports seats, 20” S alloys, adaptive air suspension and red brake callipers; and  

Cayenne Turbo Coupe Electric – from £133,300 this will include 21” Turbo alloys, HD-Matrix LED lights, 18-way electric adaptive sports seats, BOSE surround sound, rear diffusor in Louvered design, GT steering wheel, heated rear seats, carbon interior package and Turbo floor mats.

In terms of batteries and performance, the EV will include three key options including:

Cayenne Electric -  an AWD car, this has a 108.0 kWh usable lithium battery will deliver 0 – 62 times of 4.8 seconds, 143 mph top speeds and 325 kW (or 436hp). Expect a combined winter range of 285 miles with warmer weather allowing for 385 miles - a combined 335 miles. On charging, the 22 kW AC max will allow 6 hour 0 – 100% charging times with the 390 kW DC maximum allowing 16 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 534L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 126 mpg. This EV will have no Bidirectional charging. The car has a heat pump as standard. And the car will be able to tow 750kg (Unbraked) and 3000kg (Braked);

Cayenne Electric S -  an AWD car, this has a 108.0 kWh usable lithium battery will deliver 0 – 62 times of 3.8 seconds, 155 mph top speeds and 490 kW (or 657hp). Expect a combined winter range of 285 miles with warmer weather allowing for 380 miles - a combined 335 miles. On charging, the 22 kW AC max will allow 6 hour 0 – 100% charging times with the 390 kW DC maximum allowing 16 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 534L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 126 mpg. This EV will have no Bidirectional charging. The car has a heat pump as standard. And the car will be able to tow 750kg (Unbraked) and 3000kg (Braked);