Williams F1
Business
Motorsport
Team
1,200+ colleagues
Location
Grove, Oxfordshire
Built for Performance: How Williams F1 Put Electric Cars on the Grid for Their People
The Atlassian Williams F1 Team needs no introduction. Founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors' World Championships and remains one of the most iconic names in motorsport. Based in Oxfordshire, Williams describes itself as a human capital business, one where the quality of its people is everything.
The Challenge
Williams F1 is a team built on the belief that its people are its greatest asset. When it came to expanding their benefits package, they wanted to give their employees genuinely better access to electric vehicles, broadening what was on offer in a meaningful, tangible way for the whole team.
They needed a scheme that would:
Give employees access to a wide range of electric vehicles, including quality used cars.
Run at no cost to the business, delivering real value to staff without impacting the teams resources.
Protect the business fully if an employee's circumstances changed.
Why Williams F1 Chose The Electric Car Scheme
Access to the whole market
The Electric Car Scheme's multi-provider approach was central to Williams F1's decision. Rather than being limited to a single lease provider, their employees gain access to the widest possible range of electric vehicles, from brand-new models to quality used cars, all at the most competitive prices available in the market.
Used cars: a key draw
One of the standout features for Williams F1 was the availability of quality used electric cars. With nearly 40% of orders being used vehicles, it's clear this option has resonated strongly with the team, offering a faster, more affordable route into the scheme for employees across the organisation.
Complete Employer Protection
Williams F1 benefits from our Complete Employer Protection, ensuring the business is fully safeguarded from unexpected costs from day one of any lease, whether that's an early vehicle return or a change in personal circumstances. The scheme stays a benefit, never a liability.
Cost neutral to the business
The scheme runs at no cost to Williams F1, with the admin fee equivalent to the employer's tax savings. For a team focused on performance and precision in every area of the business, a benefit that delivers real value without any financial burden was the obvious choice.
The Impact
Williams F1 chose to pass 100% of Employer NI savings directly back to their staff, ensuring every employee gets the best possible deal on their electric car.
Over 500 employees have already logged in to discover what they could save. With a mix of new and used cars available across a wide range of price points, there is a compelling option for every member of the team.
"The Electric Car Scheme is incredibly proud of our partnership with Williams F1. Their people have embraced the scheme with real enthusiasm and we're excited to support the team on and off the track. We look forward to continuing this journey together."
Arjan Cheeta, Customer Success Lead
Ready to build a scheme like Williams F1's?Get in touch to find out what we can do for your organisation.
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.
