The Electric Car Scheme makes electric cars more affordable through salary sacrifice
Salary sacrifice allows you to save 20-50% on any electric car lease.
But what is salary sacrifice? And how does electric car salary sacrifice work?
Whether you are an employee who is interested to find out more about how it works, or work in finance or HR, we have the information to help you.
Find out the answers to your questions and more in our easy to follow salary sacrifice guides and webinars. Expert advice is always available, so contact your account manager if you need some additional support or have any questions.
You can also use our handy electric car salary sacrifice calculator. The salary sacrifice calculator works out your personal tax savings achieved through electric car salary sacrifice.
Simply choose your car, lease plan, and add a few personal details so we can work out your savings through salary sacrifice here.
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Does a Salary Sacrifice Car Affect Your Pension?
Will electric car salary sacrifice affect my pension? Usually not, but defined benefit schemes can differ. See how each pension type is treated in 2026/27.
Octopus Electric Vehicles (OEV) Alternatives for Electric Car Salary Sacrifice in the UK (2026 Guide)
Octopus EV alternatives for salary sacrifice compared: employer protection, pricing, used EVs and charging, plus the questions to ask any provider.
Electric Car Leasing vs Buying: What’s The Best Way To Finance Your EV?
Compare electric car leasing vs buying options. We cover salary sacrifice schemes, cost comparisons, and key factors to consider when financing your EV.
Company Car: Is It Worth It in 2026?
A salary sacrifice company car lets employees typically save 20 to 50% on an electric car. See 2026/27 BiK rates, costs and how to set up a scheme.
What Are The Current HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates For EVs In 2026?
HMRC advisory fuel rates for electric vehicles are 7p per mile at home and 15p in public from 1 September 2026. See every rate and how they work.
Salary Sacrifice vs. Car Allowance: Complete Comparison Guide 2026
Salary sacrifice vs car allowance in 2026. A clear comparison of costs, tax efficiency, and flexibility to help UK employees choose the right option.
EV Salary Sacrifice and School Pensions: TPS, LGPS and the DfE Compliance Rules (2026)
How EV salary sacrifice affects Teachers' Pension and LGPS pensionable pay, plus how trusts meet the DfE "no liability" compliance test in 2026.
Electric Car Benefit in Kind (BiK): Tax Implications and Examples 2026
Learn about the Benefit in Kind (BiK) tax for electric cars, including current rates, rules and examples. Updated for 2026, with roadmap to 2030.
The Last Barriers to EV Salary Sacrifice, Removed: Day 1 Joining and Penalty-Free Exit
New starters can now join from Day 1 and employees can exit without penalty if life changes. The 5.5 million UK worker access expansion explained.
Is EV Salary Sacrifice Worth It For Higher Rate Taxpayers?
Is EV salary sacrifice worth it for higher-rate taxpayers in 2026? A breakdown of BiK savings, take-home pay impact, and real monthly costs.
Euro 7 Emissions Standards 2026: What Electric Car Fleet Managers Need to Know
Euro 7 emissions standards explained for EV fleet managers in 2026. What the regulations mean for fleet composition and salary sacrifice strategy.
What Is a P11D and How Does It Work With Electric Car Salary Sacrifice?
How P11Ds work with electric car salary sacrifice: 4% BiK for 2026/27, the 6 July deadline, your P60, and why there's nothing to declare on your tax return.
Corporation Tax & Electric Cars: Business Guide 2026
How electric cars affect corporation tax for UK businesses in 2026 - first-year allowances, BiK, and the tax case for switching to EVs.
UK Employee Benefits Required by Law: Complete 2026 Guide for Employers
UK employee benefits required by law in 2026. A complete guide to statutory entitlements and where voluntary benefits like EV salary sacrifice fit in.
EV Salary Sacrifice Credit Checks: Employee & Company Guide 2026
How credit checks work for EV salary sacrifice in 2026. What lenders look for, how The Electric Car Scheme handles assessments, and what to expect.
What Electric Car Can I Afford? Salary-Based EV Guide 2026
Discover which electric cars you can afford at every salary level through salary sacrifice. Real examples for £30k-£120k+ earners. Save 20-50% in 2026.
EV Energy Tariffs Explained 2026: Complete UK Guide to Cheap Home Charging
How EV energy tariffs work in the UK for 2026. A comparison of the best rates for electric car drivers and how to cut your charging costs.
What Happens at the End of a Car Lease?
Discover exactly what happens when your car lease ends. From collection process to costs, fair wear and tear to your options - get all the answers here.
Making Company Car Tax Simple to Increase Car Benefit Uptake
Boost employee car benefit uptake by 40-60%. Simplify company car tax with examples, calculators & support. EV salary sacrifice saves £100-150/month.
How to Set Achievable Sustainability Goals: A Practical Guide for UK Businesses
Practical guide to setting achievable sustainability goals for UK businesses. Discover how electric car salary sacrifice schemes reduce emissions by 80%.