DVSA Approved Instructor

Electric Automatic
Driving Lessons

Professional electric automatic driving school in Harrogate & York. Learn to drive with confidence in a relaxed, friendly environment — no gear stress, just great driving.

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DVSA Approved

Harrogate & York

Electric Automatic

Outstanding Pass Rate

DVSA Approved

Electric Automatic

Flexible Times

Outstanding Pass Rate

07726 772774

Why Choose Chris

Drive with Confidence

Chris makes learning to drive a positive, stress-free experience. The tailored approach means you progress at your own pace — no pressure, just progress.

DVSA Approved

Fully qualified, DVSA-approved instructor with years of experience helping pupils pass first time.

Electric Automatic

Chris specialises exclusively in electric cars — no gear changes, so you can focus on the road.

Flexible Scheduling

Morning, evening and weekend lessons available to fit around your work, study or family life.

Patient & Friendly

Nervous? No problem. Chris puts anxious learners at ease from lesson one — no judgement, ever.

Great Value

Competitive prices from £45 pay-as-you-go, or save with a 10 or 20 hour course package.

Wide Coverage

Harrogate, York, Knaresborough, Wetherby and beyond. Chris picks you up from home.

Meet Your Instructor

Experienced, Friendly & On Your Side

Drive Auto 1st is run by Chris — a specialist electric automatic driving instructor based in Harrogate, serving pupils across North Yorkshire and York. As a DVSA-approved instructor, the focus is on building genuinely confident, capable drivers — not just ticking boxes to pass a test.

Lessons are in a fully electric MG4 and are tailored to how you learn best. Weekly lessons or an intensive course — Chris will figure out what works for you.

Harrogate York Knaresborough Wetherby Haxby Strensall Copmanthorpe

The Teaching Car

Learn in a Modern MG4 Electric

All lessons are delivered in a brand-new MG4 — one of the most capable and comfortable fully electric cars on the road. Pure battery electric, it produces zero emissions, runs whisper-quiet and delivers instant, smooth acceleration from the moment you pull away.

Because it's fully electric, there's no clutch and no gear changes — just clean, confident driving from your very first lesson. The spacious interior, excellent visibility and modern safety systems make it the ideal environment to learn in.

Zero Emissions

No Clutch — No Gears

Brand New Vehicle

Dual Controls Fitted

MG4 electric automatic teaching car — Drive Auto 1st

Lesson Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden costs. Pay as you go from £45, or save with a 10 or 20 hour course package.

Pay As You Go

From £45

Per 2-hour lesson

2-hour lesson
Fully electric MG4
Pick-up & drop-off included
No commitment needed

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10 Hour Course

From £430

5 × 2-hour lessons

5 × 2-hour lessons
Steady or intensive options
Pick-up & drop-off included
Progress reviews included

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20 Hour Course

From £830

10 × 2-hour lessons

10 × 2-hour lessons
Steady or intensive options
Pick-up & drop-off included
Mock test preparation

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What Pupils Say

Trusted by Hundreds of Drivers

Real reviews from real people who learned to drive with Chris.

★★★★★

"Chris is an amazing driving instructor, makes you feel at ease and listens to you. He makes the environment calm and he is very patient. Passed 1st time with Chris with zero driving faults."

Amber Gilbert

Google Review

★★★★★

"Best driving instructor ever! I had been trying to learn how to drive for years before I met Chris, he helped me pass first time. He always kept me calm and never got mad when I messed up."

Tabitha Bishop

Google Review

★★★★★

"Chris helped me pass first time, he is patient and amazing at what he does. He has detailed responses to any questions and made sure I felt comfortable and safe."

Nelly Stevenson

Google Review

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