Furniture Village
Business
Retail
Team
1,200 colleagues
Location
50+ stores across the UK
From Sofas to Sustainability: How Furniture Village Put Electric Cars Within Reach of Every Employee
Founded in 1989 by two friends with a simple philosophy; great furniture, great service, great value, Furniture Village has grown into the UK's largest independent furniture retailer. A proudly family-run business headquartered in Slough, they hold a 3-Star Best Companies accreditation, recognising their commitment to fair reward, employee wellbeing, and strong leadership.
The Challenge
Furniture Village has always believed that looking after their people is what sets them apart. With a large, dispersed workforce spanning stores, warehouses and head offices across the UK, they wanted a benefit that was truly inclusive, something every employee could access and benefit from, regardless of their role.
They needed a scheme that would:
Make electric car ownership genuinely accessible to every employee.
Deliver the best possible pricing through access to multiple leasing providers.
Protect the business while delivering real value to staff.
Why Furniture Village Chose The Electric Car Scheme
Access to the whole market
For Furniture Village, working with multiple leasing providers wasn't a nice-to-have, it was the deciding factor. The Electric Car Scheme's multi-provider approach means employees benefit from better pricing and a wider range of cars than any single-source provider can offer.
A solution built around their workforce
Inclusivity was at the heart of what Furniture Village wanted. Our team worked closely with them to ensure the scheme was genuinely accessible to every employee.
New and used car options
With over a third of orders being quality used electric cars alongside brand-new models, there is a route into the scheme for employees at every budget level. The range of cars chosen reflects the true diversity of Furniture Village's workforce.
Complete Employer Protection
For Furniture Village, knowing the business was fully protected was a deciding factor. Our Complete Employer Protection shields the business from unexpected costs from day one, whether that's an early vehicle return or a change in personal circumstances. The scheme stays a benefit, never a liability, and that peace of mind was central to their decision to choose The Electric Car Scheme.
The Impact
Furniture Village's approach to the scheme reflects its values as an employer. Designed to run completely cost neutral to the business, the scheme delivers real value without any financial burden and Furniture Village went a step further.
Every penny back to employees: Furniture Village passes 100% of Employer NI savings directly to their staff, keeping their people's costs as low as possible.
The result: Employees receive the best possible pricing, making the switch to an electric car as affordable and impactful as possible.
Over 600 Furniture Village employees have engaged with the scheme and calculated their savings, with nearly half being lower rate taxpayers, it's clear the scheme is working for employees at every level.
"The Electric Car Scheme is proud to partner with a business that truly puts its people first. Furniture Village's story is a powerful reminder that with the right solution, sustainable travel really can work for everyone, whatever their role, wherever they work. We look forward to continuing this journey together."
- Thom Groot, CEO & Co Founder
If you would like to learn more about The Electric Car Scheme, and The Charge Scheme, visit our website which explains how electric car salary sacrifice can work for your company.
