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PHEV vs Electric Company Car BiK Rates 2026/27 to 2029/30
PHEV BiK bands 8-17% vs 4% on full EVs in 2026/27. Worked examples, future tax-year rates and how to plan your company car scheme.
Top Longest Range Electric Cars in the UK (2026 Guide)
Top longest range electric cars for 2026. Mercedes EQS 490+ miles, Tesla 400+ miles. Save 20-50% through salary sacrifice, 3% BiK.
What Happens to Your EV Salary Sacrifice Car If Life Changes? A 2026/27 Guide
What happens to your electric car salary sacrifice agreement if life changes? Redundancy, maternity leave, and more - explained for 2026.
10 Best 7-Seater Electric Cars for 2026
Best 7-seater electric cars for families in 2026. Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 9 & more. Save 20-50% through salary sacrifice.
What Is Electric Car Salary Sacrifice? Complete UK Guide 2026
Electric car salary sacrifice explained. How the scheme works, who's eligible, and how much UK employees typically save in 2026.
Best Salary Sacrifice Broker 2026: Inside The Electric Car Scheme's Broker News Award Win, and the Full Trust Stack Behind It
The Electric Car Scheme has been named Best Salary Sacrifice Broker at the Broker News Awards 2026. Here is what the verdict means for HR teams.
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L): The Best EVs You Can Actually Plug a Kettle Into (2026)
Vehicle-to-Load turns your EV into a giant power bank. Here's what V2L actually does, which UK EVs have it, and whether it's worth the hype.
LFP vs NMC vs Solid-State: EV Battery Types Explained (2026)
LFP, NMC, solid-state: here's what each EV battery chemistry does to range, cost and lifespan, and which is right for salary sacrifice drivers.
New to EVs? A First-Time Driver's Guide to Salary Sacrifice (2026)
Thinking about your first EV? Here's exactly how driving, charging and salary sacrifice work, plus a 30-day plan to get settled into EV life.
Driving Your EV in Europe: Charging, Tolls, Insurance & What to Pack (2026)
Charging apps, tolls, Crit'Air, paperwork, packing — everything a UK salary sacrifice driver needs for an EV road trip in Europe.
The New Freelander Electric SUV: Everything UK Drivers Need to Know
The Freelander is back as a fully electric SUV. Here's everything you need to know about specs, UK availability, and how to get one through salary sacrifice.
EV Leasing vs. Buying Outright: Complete Cost Comparison 2026
EV leasing vs buying outright in 2026: compare costs, flexibility, ownership and salary sacrifice savings to see which is cheaper.
Affording Sustainability: What UK Drivers Really Think About Going Electric in 2026
New survey of 2,003 UK drivers reveals the real barriers to going electric in 2026 — and how electric car salary sacrifice removes the biggest one.
Best Electric SUVs 2026: The Complete UK Buyer's Guide
The best electric SUVs in the UK for 2026 - boot space, range, towing capability, and monthly salary sacrifice costs across every category.
Tired of Watching the Pump Price Climb? Here Are 5 Petrol Cars - And Their Electric Alternatives
Tired of rising petrol prices? Five petrol cars and their electric alternatives - running cost comparisons and salary sacrifice costs for 2026.
Spring Statement 2026: What It Means for Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
The Spring Statement 2026 has landed. Here's what UK drivers and employers need to know — and why electric car salary sacrifice remains completely unaffected.
2026 EV Market Trends: What Employers Should Know
The key EV market trends UK employers need to understand in 2026 - adoption rates, fleet shifts, and what they mean for salary sacrifice strategy.
EV Charger Grant Boosted to £500: What It Means for Electric Car Drivers in the UK
The EV charger grant has increased to £500 - what UK electric car drivers need to know about eligibility, application, and combined savings.
10 Best Tesla Model 3 Alternatives 2026: Compared for UK Salary Sacrifice
Compare 10 Tesla Model 3 alternatives for 2026, from the BMW i4 to the Ioniq 6 - similar range and performance, better salary sacrifice value.
Do Electric Cars Break Down More Than Petrol Cars? The 2026 Data Verdict
Do electric cars break down more than petrol cars? The 2026 reliability data compared - and what it means for drivers considering a switch.
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Our pricing is based on data collected from The Electric Car Scheme quote tool. All final pricing is inclusive of VAT. All prices above are based on the following lease terms; 10,000 miles pa, 36 months, and are inclusive of Maintenance and Breakdown Cover. The Electric Car Scheme’s terms and conditions apply. All deals are subject to credit approval and availability. All deals are subject to excess mileage and damage charges. Prices are calculated based on the following tax saving assumptions; England & Wales, 40% tax rate. The above prices were calculated using a flat payment profile. The Electric Car Scheme Limited provides services for the administration of your salary sacrifice employee benefits. The Electric Car Scheme Holdings Limited is a member of the BVRLA (10608), is authorised and regulated by the FCA under FRN 968270, is an Appointed Representative of Marshall Management Services Ltd under FRN 667174, and is a credit broker and not a lender or insurance provider.
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