Can you recommend an electric car for taxi use?

I am an airport taxi driver serving people between the south coast and London's airports. I have seen a 2014 registered fully electric BYD vehicle called E6 which seems to be Chinese built. Do you have any knowledge and/or advice as to the advisability of going for this car for my own use?

Asked on 9 January 2015 by taximike

Answered by Honest John

I've heard of them and seen them in London, but we haven't covered them. Your best bet was probably one of the Renault Fluence EVs that Renault sold off last year very cheaply. A Renault dealer may still be able to find one for you at under £10k.

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