Question 1

Is a car subscription the same as a lease?

Accepted Answer

Electric car subscriptions are all-inclusive, meaning things like maintenance, road tax, insurance, London Congestion Charge and other driving costs are included in the monthly price. It is possible to access some of these features with a lease, but normally extras come with additional costs. With Onto, the monthly subscription cost also includes free public charging at a variety of national charging networks.

Question 2

Is a car subscription the same as renting?

Accepted Answer

No. Onto offers an electric car subscription service which is bringing a popular new way for UK drivers to get an electric car with only a 30-day commitment. Subscription fees are all-inclusive, while often the advertised rental costs are not. Once all these costs are taken into account subscription is often the more cost effective option for those interested in renting an electric car for a long period of time.

Electric car subscription and car hire are similar in that they provide drivers with fast access to an EV. The biggest difference to car rental is that Onto is a month-to-month subscription whereas rental is a short term solution.

With car rental agreements there will generally be a maximum contract length ranging from a few days to a couple of weeks, whereas subscription provides a more convenient service designed to carry on for as long as you want.

Question 3

What happens at the end of a car subscription?

Accepted Answer

Should you choose to return your electric car, you can complete the process via the my account section of the website. Just select ‘Arrange Car return’ and our team will come and collect the car from your chosen address, which has a fee of £129.50, on the agreed return date.

Question 4

Is the service provided by Onto car leasing?

Accepted Answer

No. Onto offers an electric car subscription service which is bringing a popular new way for UK drivers to get an electric car with only a 30-day commitment. When compared to traditional leasing, subscription services offer much better value. They’re straightforward and all-inclusive, with no hidden fees or multi-year commitments.

Question 5

Is car subscription a good idea?

Accepted Answer

We think so! Subscribing to a car provides the ultimate in flexibility, simplicity and convenience. It takes away a lot of the challenges typically associated with car leasing – huge up-front deposits, long-term commitments and lots of time spent on admin to name a few. A subscription, particularly with an electric car, can also save time and money with insurance, servicing, and charging included.

Question 6

Accepted Answer

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What's included?	Onto subscription	Rental
Month-to-month flexibility	✅	✅
Public charging	✅	❌
Maintenance & servicing	✅	❌
Insurance	✅	Extra Cost
Breakdown cover	✅	Extra Cost
Deposit required?	❌	✅

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