Our Impact
Implementing a green car scheme can make a significant contribution to achieving your company’s ESG objectives. By promoting the adoption of electric cars, businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.
14,000 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) saved
Equivalent of
650,000 trees planted
Helping our customers save millions of £
The Electric Car Scheme is B Corp Certified!
Accredited by the
FCA, BVRLA, REA and GBC
Award-winning
salary sacrifice provider
Making Net Zero the Obvious Choice
Employers save money and boost benefits
The Electric Car Scheme lets employers offer an attractive staff benefit at no cost to the business. With full risk protection included, it’s a simple way to enhance your benefits package and support employee retention — all while helping your team go green.
By paying through gross salary sacrifice, employees save thousands in tax and National Insurance. Everything’s included — insurance, maintenance, breakdown — for one easy monthly cost and zero upfront payments.
Employees save
20–50% on a new electric car
Every electric car on the road is a step closer to Net Zero. By helping your team switch to EVs, you're actively reducing emissions and building a cleaner, more sustainable future — one salary sacrifice at a time.
Helping your team reach Net Zero
Electric cars are more environmentally friendly than traditional cars, emitting fewer greenhouse gases throughout their lifespan. This is true even when accounting for the energy used to manufacture, as well as power them.
Although electric cars are an improvement, they won't be entirely green until they can run on 100% renewable energy. It's worth noting that in the UK, 50.8% of electricity comes from renewable sources.
Conventional petrol and diesel cars consume approximately 17,000 litres of petrol and 13,500 litres of diesel over there lifetime. A study by Transport and Environment confirms that EVs become “less polluting” after around 11,500 miles of driving - or one to two years for most drivers.
How Green Are Electric Cars?
Why Does The Electric Car Scheme Exist?
Cars stay on the road for around 12 years and drive 120,000 miles — so every new one matters. At The Electric Car Scheme, we focus on influencing the next generation of vehicles by making electric cars more affordable. Helping more people switch to EVs drives demand and accelerates progress across infrastructure, manufacturing, and innovation.
“Our greatest impact comes from guiding consumers toward choosing electric from the outset,” says Thom Groot. “By making new EVs more accessible, we’re not just helping individuals — we’re creating a ripple effect that speeds up the entire transition to net zero.”
Thom Groot - CEO & Co-founder of The Electric Car Scheme
Impact Reporting For Your Business
By adopting The Electric Car Scheme, your company will make a substantial contribution towards fulfilling its Environmental, Social and Governance goals. This will not only bolster your company's reputation as a socially responsible organisation but also boost employee engagement, morale, and retention rates.
We create an Impact Report for your company, providing a summary of the key achievements of your Electric Car Scheme. The report covers details on carbon emission savings including Scope 3, employee uptake, assistance with your tax reporting, new product updates and general information regarding electric car salary sacrifice.
Why Choose The Electric Car Scheme?
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No Cost
Net Zero choices should be affordable for all. There is no cost to set up or run the scheme.
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Best prices available
You will access the top leasing companies to ensure your employees get the best prices are available. The best prices are required to get good employee take-up.
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Complete Employer Protection
We provide market-leading protection from day 1, to safeguard you from unexpected costs if your EV needs to be returned early.
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Trusted 5 star service
Serving thousands of customers and rated “Excellent – 5 stars” on Trustpilot, you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
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Straightforward Reporting
Simple to use reporting to make life easy for HR and Finance teams.
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Cheapest Way To Charge
Employees can now save on all charging costs through salary sacrifice, making electric car charging cheaper for everyone - whether at home, the office, or in public.
Trusted By Companies Just Like Yours
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“Colleagues can lower their environmental impact while reducing their own motoring costs”
— Richard Mason - Head of ESG at Holland and Barrett
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"We at Leeds Bradford Airport are absolutely delighted to have set up The Electric Car Scheme..."
— Lindsay Beresford - HR Director at Leeds Bradford Airport
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"The Electric Car Scheme is a tangible example of our dedication to sustainability..."
— Mark Fairbrother - Finance Director at Millwall FC
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“The Electric Car Scheme has enabled us to further demonstrate our dedication to making a positive impact on the environment”
— Chris Heather - Director at TopCashback UK
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"The Electric Car Scheme’s expertise and guidance were invaluable in making this initiative a reality"
— Gwyn Cochran Jones - Human Resources at Time Out Group PLC
Want To Set Up This Amazing Green Benefit?
I’m An Employer
If you would like to help your employees on the road to Net Zero feel free to book a call with one of our Salary Sacrifice specialists using the button below.
I’m An Employee
Salary sacrifice allows you to save between 20-50% on any electric car of your choice. Now is the time to start your personal journey to Net Zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We calculate the CO2 emissions saved based on the Distance Based Impact methodology. This approach allows for accurate accounting of CO2e savings, making it applicable for your Scope 3 emissions reporting. The data on vehicle mileage and occupancy are sourced from the Department for Transport, and the comparative life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of mid-size BEVs and ICE vehicles are based on studies by the IEA (International Energy Agency), under the licence CC BY 4.0.
To calculate the number of trees saved, we assume that the Carbon Dioxide absorption rate of the average tree is 22 kg per year. This is based on a study conducted by the US Department of Agriculture.
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By signing up to The Electric Car Scheme, your business can significantly reduce its carbon footprint and enhance its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. The scheme promotes the usage of electric cars among your employees, contributing to lower CO2 emissions and fostering a culture of sustainability within your organisation.
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Electric cars are considered more environmentally friendly due to their lower greenhouse gas emissions throughout their lifecycle compared to traditional petrol and diesel cars. This includes emissions from manufacturing, operation, and eventual disposal. Furthermore, as the electricity grid becomes greener with more renewable energy sources, the environmental benefits of electric cars increase.
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Being B Corp Certified means that The Electric Car Scheme has met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This certification reflects our commitment to ensuring that our operations and services contribute positively to our planet and society.