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The Electric Car Scheme

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About The Electric Car Scheme

The Electric Car Scheme is a UK-based company that facilitates salary sacrifice programs, enabling employees to lease electric vehicles (EVs) through their employers at reduced costs. By partnering with businesses, the scheme allows employees to benefit from tax efficiencies, making EVs more accessible and affordable.

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Year Founded
2020
Headquarters
Hayes, United Kingdom
Company Size
51–200

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Overview

The Electric Car Scheme is a UK-based employee benefits provider that helps companies offer electric vehicles to their staff through salary sacrifice arrangements. Think of it as the cycle-to-work scheme's bigger, greener sibling. Employees save between 30-60% on electric cars through tax advantages, while employers enhance their benefits package with a zero-cost sustainability initiative.

Best For

SMEs looking to add a sustainable, cost-effective benefit

Pricing

Multiple options, contact for more information

Customers

Customers include Holland & Barrett and Time Out

Pros
Zero Cost to Employers
Significant Employee Savings
Comprehensive Protection
Largest selection of used EV's on the market
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Key Features & Benefits

Employee Savings Calculator

What It Does

Provides transparent, personalised savings estimates for employees based on their salary and chosen vehicle.

Why It Matters

Helps employees make informed decisions and visualise the concrete financial benefits, increasing adoption rates. Employees now save between 20-50%.

Employer Dashboard

What It Does

Offers a centralised overview of program participation, applications in progress, and environmental impact metrics.

Why It Matters

Enables HR teams to track engagement, measure ROI, and report on sustainability outcomes with minimal effort.

All-Inclusive Package

What It Does

Bundles vehicle lease, maintenance, roadside assistance, insurance, and early termination protection into one monthly payment.

Why It Matters

Simplifies the employee experience and reduces unexpected costs or administrative complications for both employees and employers.

Implementation & Support

Setup Process

Implementation follows a simple process:

  • Initial consultation and agreement signing
  • Configuration and employee communications setup
  • Launch and employee onboarding 

Technical Requirements

  • Ability to update payroll systems for salary sacrifice arrangements
  • Basic HRIS integration capability
  • Standard web browsers for admin and employee access

Support Options

  • Dedicated implementation manager during setup
  • Account management team for ongoing support
  • Email and phone support for HR administrators
  • Direct employee support for car selection and application questions

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