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Purchasing an electric fleet

Buy sharply, with the TCO and the charging picture complete

Purchasing an electric fleet is more than ordering cars. It requires a substantiated choice of models, durations and charging solution, plus real price pressure from the market. Molthoff Fleetmanagement supports the purchase independently: we calculate the TCO, arrange the right terms and bundle into batch orders where possible, so you buy sharply without surprises afterwards.

View Batch order support
5–15%
savings with independent advice
50–5,000+
vehicles supported
100%
independent, no leasing interest

Key takeaways

  • Purchasing starts with the TCO and the charging picture, not the list price or the tax benefit.
  • Real price pressure comes from putting several leasing companies and brands against each other, not from staying with one party.
  • A batch order often yields better terms and shorter delivery times, provided the specifications and charging policy are right beforehand.
  • Molthoff has no leasing interest: the choice follows your cost and usability.

What does purchasing an electric fleet involve?

Buying electric works best when you first have the full picture clear: which vehicle fits which role, how charging is handled, and what that costs across the whole term. Only then do you go to market. Reverse that order and you often overpay or run into surprises around charging and residual value.

Determine beforehand

  • Model and segment per role, based on usage and range.
  • Duration and annual mileage per vehicle.
  • Charging at home, at the location and on the road, with a charging policy.
  • Expected residual value and the risk around it.
  • Delivery time and availability of the desired model.
  • Contract terms: damage, return, excess and shortfall mileage.

TCO and residual value: where is the gain and the risk?

The real cost of an electric car lies in purchase or lease rate, energy, maintenance and residual value combined. Maintenance and energy often offer gains; residual value is the biggest uncertain element. An independent TCO comparison shows which model and which leasing company are sharpest for your use.

Batch orders: buy together, better terms

Order a larger number of vehicles at once and you can negotiate better prices, terms and delivery times. That is a batch order. The condition is that the requirements, charging policy and specifications are right beforehand, otherwise you lose the advantage again to bespoke changes.

  • Better purchasing conditions through volume and competition.
  • Shorter and more predictable delivery times.
  • One set of clear agreements on execution, charging and return.
  • Less administrative work per vehicle.

How we support the purchase

  • Draw up the requirements: vehicles, charging, durations and terms.
  • Approach the market with several leasing companies and brands.
  • Build a TCO comparison, including residual value and energy.
  • Negotiate price and terms, with real price pressure.
  • Support the batch order to delivery and safeguard what was agreed.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Buy an electric fleet

In 2026 electric cars still carry 18% taxable benefit over the first € 30,000 and 22% above, fixed for 60 months on a new lease car. From 2028 a flat 22% applies to all cars. The advantage is phasing out, so we steer on the full TCO, not the tax benefit alone.

Usually not. Putting several leasing companies and brands against each other creates price pressure and shows where the sharpest rates and terms are. Staying with one party often costs money, especially on a large electric purchase.

Yes. Charging determines whether an electric car works in practice and what it really costs. We include charging at home, at the location and on the road in the requirements and the TCO, so the purchase matches the usage.

A batch order with clear specifications gives the best chance of a short, predictable delivery time. We approach several parties and account for availability, so your procurement planning stays realistic.

Yes. We support the entire purchase, from requirements and market approach to the negotiation on price and terms and the batch order. That way you buy sharply and the agreements are properly recorded.

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