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Buying an electric car

Is it time to buy an electric car?

A quarter of consumers in the UK are planning to buy an electric car in the next five years (source: Ofgem, May 2021, 4,608 respondents).

See if an electric car is right for you

We are supporting the EV8 Switch app which can help suggest EVs based on your current vehicle and driving habits.

By using just 14 day’s worth of real-world driving data it provides independent, personalised insights specific to your driving behaviour. It identifies your closest charge points and shows how switching to electric could work for you.

Download the EV8 Switch App

Search: EV8 Switch or click below to download the EV8 Switch app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Top questions about electric cars answered

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Are you ready to buy an electric car?

If you are, then you could borrow between £7,500 and £14,950 at

Representative 6.6% APR

Other amounts available at alternative rates. Our rates depend on your circumstances and loan amount and may differ from the Representative APR. To apply, you must be 18+ and a UK resident with a Ulster Bank current account (held for 3+ months)

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