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Ports
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Aberdeen
Plain Sailing: How Port of Aberdeen Made EV Salary Sacrifice Effortless for Their Team
Port of Aberdeen is one of the UK's most important commercial ports and one of the oldest existing businesses in Britain, with origins dating back to 1136. A vital hub for offshore energy, freight, fishing and ferry traffic, the Port is a cornerstone of the North-East Scottish economy. With the recent opening of South Harbour, it has cemented its place as a critical gateway for the UK's growing offshore energy sector. Behind the scenes, a focused team keeps a 24/7 operation running, which means that any benefit Port of Aberdeen offers its people has to fit seamlessly around a busy, operationally focused business..
The Challenge
Aberdeen Harbour Board wanted to offer their team access to electric driving and they wanted to do it the right way. The new scheme needed to fit seamlessly into how the Port already works.
Their priorities were clear:
A scheme that was simple to administer, with minimal burden on the payroll team.
A great experience for employees, from browsing cars right through to handover.
The confidence that came from picking the right partner for a business with high standards.
To make sure they made the right call, Port of Aberdeen ran a careful review of the leading providers in the market.
Why Aberdeen Harbour Board Chose The Electric Car Scheme
Simplicity, by design
Port of Aberdeen wanted an EV scheme that ran itself and that's exactly what our platform was built to do. Clean integrations, automated payroll reporting, and a workflow designed to take the heavy lifting off the people who'd otherwise be doing it manually. For a payroll team with plenty already on, this was the deciding factor.
An employee experience that does the talking
From the first time an employee logs in to browse a car, through to the day they take delivery, the experience had to feel effortless. Our platform is designed to be self-service in the best sense, employees can explore the range, compare options, and place an order without needing to ask anyone for help. For Port of Aberdeen, knowing colleagues could engage with the scheme on their own terms was a major draw.
The breadth of choice
With a workforce that spans everything from harbour operations to corporate roles, a one-size-fits-all approach was never going to work. Our multi-funder model gives Port of Aberdeen colleagues access to the broadest range of vehicles at the most competitive prices, from compact city cars right through to family SUVs and executive saloons.
The right partner for the job
Following a careful market review, they chose The Electric Car Scheme as the partner best able to deliver on their priorities. The clarity of the offer, the quality of the platform and the strength of the support team made the decision a confident one.
The Impact
Since launching to employees, the scheme has been running quietly and effectively, exactly as Port of Aberdeen wanted it to:
Dozens of Aberdeen Harbour Board colleagues are now driving an EV through the scheme.
Employee choice spans the full market: from the smart #5 and Vauxhall Grandland Electric at the value end, through to the Volvo XC40, Volkswagen ID.5, Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW i5 and Genesis GV70 Electric. Port of Aberdeen colleagues have chosen vehicles from more than a dozen different manufacturers, a real testament to the breadth of choice on offer.
Two years on, the scheme is still running like clockwork: minimal lift for payroll, a smooth experience for HR, and a steady stream of new orders that speaks to genuine, sustained employee interest.
"Port of Aberdeen knew exactly what they wanted: a scheme that worked, with as little admin as possible, and a great experience for their people. Two years on, the fact that everything is still running smoothly and that colleagues are still ordering EVs every month, is the proof point we're most proud of."
- Hugo Gregory, Partnerships Manager
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.
