Salary sacrifice for electric cars
I’m an Employer
Learn more about our electric car salary sacrifice scheme
I’m an Employee
I want to see how much I could save with salary sacrifice
Save 20-50% on any electric or hybrid car through salary sacrifice. Join our 5* rated salary sacrifice green car scheme to help your team on their personal journey to Net Zero.
✓ The Cheapest Way To Charge
✓ Complete Employer Protection
✓ Trusted 5 Star Service
✓ Best Prices Available
Employee Life Event Support is now live
The biggest barrier to EV salary sacrifice has never been the maths. It’s been the what ifs.
EV salary sacrifice already saves employees up to 50%. Employee Life Event Support is what makes the rest of the workforce say yes.
It's a UK industry first. The only scheme that covers the life events employers have always worried about: long-term sickness, divorce, a partner's redundancy, an overseas company move, an involuntary salary cut. When circumstances change, employees return the car. No penalties.
For HR, Reward and People teams, this is the benefit you take to your CFO and your board with complete confidence. See it in action with Gaurav Ahluwalia and Tom Eilon. Live walkthrough on Thursday 12th May or Wednesday 20th May.
How EV Salary Sacrifice Works
Electric car salary sacrifice allows you to save up to 50% on any electric or hybrid car of your choice; you agree to deduct a portion of your pre-tax salary each month to cover the cost.
You will receive the best prices on electric cars available in the market, Complete Protection from day one against unexpected costs, and a trusted 5* service that goes above and beyond your expectations.
Why Choose The Electric Car Scheme?
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Best prices available
You’ll access top leasing companies for the best prices, with everything bundled into a simple, all-inclusive, cost-effective package.
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No cost
Net Zero choices should be affordable for all. There is no net cost to your business to run the scheme.
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Straightforward reporting
Simple to use reporting to make life easy for HR and Finance teams.
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Trusted 5 star service
Serving thousands of customers and rated “Excellent – 5 stars” on Trustpilot, you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
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Complete Employer Protection
We provide market-leading protection from day 1, to safeguard you from unexpected costs if your electric car needs to be returned early.
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The Cheapest Way To Charge
Employees can now salary sacrifice their EV charging and save 20-50% on the go, at home or at work!
Trusted Salary Sacrifice
By Companies Just Like Yours
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“Colleagues can lower their environmental impact while reducing their own motoring costs”
— Richard Mason - Head of ESG at Holland and Barrett
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"We at Leeds Bradford Airport are absolutely delighted to have set up The Electric Car Scheme..."
— Lindsay Beresford - HR Director at Leeds Bradford Airport
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"The Electric Car Scheme is a tangible example of our dedication to sustainability..."
— Mark Fairbrother - Finance Director at Millwall FC
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“The Electric Car Scheme has enabled us to further demonstrate our dedication to making a positive impact on the environment”
— Chris Heather - Director at TopCashback UK
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"The Electric Car Scheme’s expertise and guidance were invaluable in making this initiative a reality"
— Gwyn Cochran Jones - Human Resources at Time Out Group PLC
Latest Articles From Our Blog
Our blog provides readers with comprehensive information about the Electric Car Scheme, including its benefits, challenges, and the future of Net Zero. We cover a range of topics, from the technology behind electric cars and how they work, to the different models available on the market. Whether you're a seasoned electric car owner, or just starting to explore the possibilities of this exciting technology, this blog is the perfect resource for you.
Best Salary Sacrifice Broker 2026
The Electric Car Scheme has been named Best Salary Sacrifice Provider 2026 by Broker News, recognising our position as the UK's specialist provider of EV salary sacrifice.
As salary sacrifice specialists, we focus on nothing else, which is how we deliver market-leading prices, a 5-star service and the most comprehensive employer protection in the market.
Trusted by the UK's leading employers and rated 5 stars on Trustpilot, The Electric Car Scheme is B Corp certified and ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited.
Choose the trusted specialist to help your employees accelerate to net zero.
Activate Your Salary Sacrifice Scheme
I’m An Employer
Launch our salary sacrifice scheme with confidence knowing you're getting the best prices, first-rate protection, and a trusted 5* service for you and your team.
I’m An Employee
Salary sacrifice allows you to save between 20-50% on any electric car of your choice. Now is the time to start your personal journey to Net Zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
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EV salary sacrifice is a HMRC-approved arrangement that lets employees pay for an electric car from their gross salary, before Income Tax and National Insurance are deducted. Employees save up to 50% compared to leasing privately. The Electric Car Scheme manages the entire process for employers and employees.
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Employees choose an electric car, and the monthly cost is deducted from their gross salary before tax. This reduces their Income Tax and National Insurance, while employers save on Class 1A National Insurance contributions. The all-inclusive monthly cost covers insurance, maintenance, servicing and the lease itself.
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Employees save up to 50% on the cost of an electric car compared to leasing privately. Savings depend on income tax band and vehicle choice, with higher earners saving more. Independent comparisons show The Electric Car Scheme's prices can be up to 40% lower than other providers before salary sacrifice savings are applied.
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No. EV salary sacrifice is cost-neutral for employers, with Class 1A National Insurance savings covering the cost of running the scheme. Employers can retain up to 100% of these savings or reinvest them to increase employee benefit.
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Benefit-in-Kind tax on fully electric cars is 4% for the 2026/27 tax year, rising by 1% annually until 2028/29. This is significantly lower than petrol or diesel cars, which typically attract BiK rates above 30%. The low BiK rate is the primary reason EV salary sacrifice delivers such large savings.
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Complete Employer Protection covers early termination costs from day one, including redundancy, dismissal and long-term sickness, with no excesses or limits. Employers and employees are protected from unexpected exit costs throughout the lease term. No other UK provider offers the same level of protection.
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Yes. More than half of drivers on The Electric Car Scheme choose a used electric car, with hundreds of vehicles available at any time. Used EVs typically cost 30 to 40% less than new, making salary sacrifice accessible across the entire workforce.
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Yes. EV salary sacrifice is a HMRC-approved arrangement that allows employees to pay for an electric car from their gross salary. The scheme is fully compliant with UK tax law and is reported through standard P11D and payrolling processes.
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Plug-in hybrid cars are available through The Electric Car Scheme, offering meaningful tax savings and lower emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles. Fully electric cars deliver the largest savings due to their lower BiK rate.
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EV salary sacrifice is one of the most affordable ways to drive an electric car. Employees access an all-inclusive monthly package covering insurance, maintenance and servicing, with savings of up to 50% compared to private leasing. Used and hybrid vehicles make the scheme accessible across all salary bands.