Salary Sacrifice
for Electric Cars
EV salary sacrifice is a way of getting a new or used electric car and saving up to 50% on the cost. We run schemes for businesses from 10 to 100,000 employees. Simple, cost-neutral, and built to help more people switch to electric.
A Trusted Salary Sacrifice EV Provider
The Electric Car Scheme is a certified B Corp (score 104.3, certified January 2024) and the first EV salary sacrifice provider to achieve it.
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Complete Employer Protection is included as standard from day one, at no cost to the employer or employee: cover for resignation, redundancy, dismissal, parental leave, and life event support.
The Electric Car Scheme is rated 4.9 on Trustpilot from 1,243 reviews, with 90% at five stars.
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Trusted by over 1000 UK employers and a team of over 100 people. ISO 9001 accredited.
Why employers choose The Electric Car Scheme
Best prices
on the market
We aggregate funding from the UK's strongest lease providers, giving employees access to the best electric car prices on the market through one platform.
Complete protection from day one
From day one, we protect your business if a car needs to be returned early, and support your employees through life’s unexpected changes.
Specialists your team can trust
Every employer gets a dedicated account manager and every driver gets real human support. Backed by a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating.
You control your
National Insurance savings
Salary sacrifice generates Employer National Insurance savings on every car. Keep up to 100% to offset costs, or reinvest to boost employee savings.
Low admin, built for HR and Finance
Seamless payroll integration via API or SFTP, Single Sign On for employees, and a dedicated Customer Success Manager for every employer.
Save on charging, not just the car
The Charge Scheme is included with every electric car as standard. It’s the cheapest way for your employees to charge.
We do one thing: EV salary sacrifice, done properly. Since 2020, more than 1,000 UK employers have launched with us, with a dedicated Customer Success Manager handling setup and ongoing support. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot from 1,300+ reviews and a certified B Corp, we’re built for procurement teams who need to say yes with confidence.
Trusted by UK employers
Electric Car Scheme Resources
How does salary sacrifice work for a car?
The Electric Car Scheme lets your employees save on an electric car through salary sacrifice, paying from their salary before Income Tax and National Insurance, and it costs your business nothing to run. You get the best prices on the market, complete protection from day one if someone leaves, and trusted specialists with you every step of the way.
How it works for your employees
Pick your electric car
Speak to an EV specialist
Receive and enjoy your car!
Save 20-50% on
any electric car
Your employees can choose any electric car currently available in the UK.
Here is what salary sacrifice actually costs them each month.
Benefits for employers and employees
Benefits for Employers
A cost-neutral benefit your whole workforce can use.
Zero cost to the business, with Employer NI savings you control
Complete Employer Protection from day one: no early-leaver risk, no caps
Dedicated Customer Success Manager runs the launch and keeps engagement high
Fits how you already work: payroll via API or SFTP, Single Sign On, one employer portal
Benefits for Employees
Save on 20-50% every month and drive an electric car for less.
Save up to 50% on a new or used electric car, paid from salary before tax
One monthly cost covers the car, insurance, maintenance and servicing
Hundreds of used EVs and optional plug-in hybrids, so there’s a car for every budget
Protected from early exit costs if your circumstances change
Launch EV salary sacrifice with confidence
The Electric Car Scheme combines best-in-market pricing, Complete Employer Protection from day one, and a 4.9-star service your employees will love. All at zero cost to your business.
Leading UK employers already offer The Electric Car Scheme
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The Electric Car Scheme is crucial for attracting, engaging and retaining our colleagues.
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Colleagues can lower their environmental impact while reducing their own motoring costs.
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ECS made us feel comfortable that all risks were mitigated, so we could offer staff significant savings without worry.
Common questions from HR and Finance teams
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EV salary sacrifice is a HMRC-approved arrangement that lets employees pay for an electric car from their gross salary, before Income Tax and National Insurance are deducted. Employees save up to 50% compared to leasing privately. The Electric Car Scheme manages the entire process for employers and employees.
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Employees choose an electric car, and the monthly cost is deducted from their gross salary before tax. This reduces their Income Tax and National Insurance, while employers save on Class 1A National Insurance contributions. The all-inclusive monthly cost covers insurance, maintenance, servicing and the lease itself.
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Employees save up to 50% on the cost of an electric car compared to leasing privately. Savings depend on income tax band and vehicle choice, with higher earners saving more. Independent comparisons show The Electric Car Scheme's prices can be up to 40% lower than other providers before salary sacrifice savings are applied.
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No. EV salary sacrifice is cost-neutral for employers, with Class 1A National Insurance savings covering the cost of running the scheme. Employers can retain up to 100% of these savings or reinvest them to increase employee benefit.
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Benefit-in-Kind tax on fully electric cars is 4% for the 2026/27 tax year, rising by 1% annually until 2028/29. This is significantly lower than petrol or diesel cars, which typically attract BiK rates above 30%. The low BiK rate is the primary reason EV salary sacrifice delivers such large savings.
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Complete Employer Protection covers early termination costs from day one, including redundancy, dismissal and long-term sickness, with no excesses or limits. Employers and employees are protected from unexpected exit costs throughout the lease term. No other UK provider offers the same level of protection.
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Yes. More than half of drivers on The Electric Car Scheme choose a used electric car, with hundreds of vehicles available at any time. Used EVs typically cost 30 to 40% less than new, making salary sacrifice accessible across the entire workforce.
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Yes. EV salary sacrifice is a HMRC-approved arrangement that allows employees to pay for an electric car from their gross salary. The scheme is fully compliant with UK tax law and is reported through standard P11D and payrolling processes.
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Plug-in hybrid cars are available through The Electric Car Scheme, offering meaningful tax savings and lower emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles. Fully electric cars deliver the largest savings due to their lower BiK rate.
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EV salary sacrifice is one of the most affordable ways to drive an electric car. Employees access an all-inclusive monthly package covering insurance, maintenance and servicing, with savings of up to 50% compared to private leasing. Used and hybrid vehicles make the scheme accessible across all salary bands.