Leasing firm Ogilvie Fleet has taken delivery of two Tesla Model S pure electric cars which are being loaned to customers to increase understanding of electric vehicles as company cars.

The two premium electric cars are being driven by Ogilvie Fleet directors and employees and being loaned to customers.

Its sales and marketing director Nick Hardy told Fleet News that Ogilvie Fleet has yet to lease any pure electric vehicles to clients - although its fleet is rapidly growing with plug-in hybrid electric petrol and diesel models - but interest in the Tesla models was massive.

“They are the most sought after cars we have made available on our demonstration fleet for many years. Additionally, when the cars are parked at our offices people are walking in off the street asking for information about them. The Teslas are receiving a lot of attention.”