Salary sacrifice
electric car scheme
Join the huge list of businesses already using our salary sacrifice electric car scheme and help your employees save money on the cost of driving a brand-new electric vehicle.
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What is a salary sacrifice car scheme?
A salary sacrifice car scheme is a simple and cost-effective way for employers to offer electric cars as an employee benefit.
Employees can lease a brand-new electric vehicle using part of their pre-tax salary, helping them save on tax and National Insurance. For employers, it’s a cost-effective benefit that can help attract and retain staff – while reducing National Insurance costs and supporting sustainability goals.
Benefits of joining our scheme
Our salary sacrifice electric car scheme offers many benefits for both employers and employees.
Salary sacrifice benefits for employers
- Employer protection
- Lower National Insurance costs
- Attract and recruit top talent
- Boost employee engagement and retention
- Encourage the use of electric and company cars
- Lower your organisation’s carbon footprint
- Reduce the risk of grey fleet
- Dedicated fleet manager to support your business
- Explore our additional services such as Bumblebee, Arnold Clark Charge and Allstar
Salary sacrifice benefits for employees
- Choose from a wide range of brand-new electric vehicles
- Customise the car to suit your needs
- Change your car more frequently
- Access friendly, expert customer support when you need it
- No deposit or credit check required
- Enjoy an all-inclusive package that goes beyond salary sacrifice
- Save on tax and National Insurance
- Dedicated fleet manager throughout your lease
- Fast lead-in times
- Build your ideal, fully customisable quote
What our salary sacrifice package includes
We go the extra mile for our customers; that’s why we include the full package when you choose a salary sacrifice car.
- Fully comprehensive motor insurance
- Road tax
- Breakdown cover
- MOTs
- Servicing and maintenance
- Tyre replacement
- Fast, friendly customer support
- Early termination protection
How does our salary sacrifice electric car scheme work?
Our scheme is quick and easy to use, making it ideal for both employers and employees alike.
Sign up
The employer signs up to the salary sacrifice electric car scheme and receives materials to share with employees.
Choose an EV
The employee then chooses from a wide range of electric cars available on the scheme and builds their personalised quote.
Delivery
The car is delivered to the employee. The payment is taken from their salary each month before National Insurance and income tax are deducted.
Customer support
Our friendly and knowledgeable team will provide ongoing support throughout the agreement.
Join our list of happy clients
Sign your business up today and help your employees save on driving an electric car.
Are you an employee?
You deserve to be rewarded for your hard work.
Our salary sacrifice scheme will help you save money on a new electric car, while also benefiting your employer.
Find out how it works and how much you could save!
How does our salary sacrifice electric car scheme help you lower your carbon footprint?
Our scheme is exclusively for electric vehicles, making it the most eco-friendly salary sacrifice option for your business. Electric cars emit almost zero emissions, meaning they don’t pollute the environment over their lifespan.
- Encourages the use of electric cars among your employees.
- Helps reduce emissions from daily commuting.
- Supports your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals.
Hear from our clients
Don’t just take our word for it, read reviews from our clients and see how our salary sacrifice scheme has helped businesses strengthen their employee benefits package.
“Everything went well with the delivery, the guys were fantastic at the handover and everything is good with the car. Thanks for all your help through the order as well, 5* service all round!”
Smart Grid Solutions
“We love the selection of EVs and the all-inclusive pricing which means no unexpected expenses for our employees. The support has been outstanding, especially from our account manager Nicky, who is always responsive and goes above and beyond.”
Zuhlke
“The Arnold Clark Salary Sacrifice Scheme has been a valuable addition to our benefits package. It was easy to implement, well supported, and has proven popular with employees. It’s a great way to enhance employee benefits in a cost-effective way.”
HF Group
Popular questions about
salary sacrifice
Sign your business up today and help your employees save on driving an electric car.
What is benefit-in-kind (BiK) tax?
Benefit-in-kind tax (BiK), also known as ‘company car tax’, is paid when you receive a company car as a benefit through your employer. It’s taken before you receive your monthly wage, helping you save on National Insurance and income tax.
Are salary sacrifice car schemes worth it?
Yes, our salary sacrifice electric car scheme offers an easy, stress-free way for your employees to drive electric. We provide a full package deal as part of our scheme, meaning employees get more than just their new car.
Can I use salary sacrifice for a new car?
If your employer has signed up to our salary sacrifice scheme, and they meet the eligibility criteria (such as age and minimum wage after the salary sacrifice payment), you can lease a brand-new electric car through salary sacrifice.
What happens if the employee leaves?
We offer early termination protection (ETP) after 90 days as part of our scheme (subject to terms and conditions). This means the car can be returned to us as long as the employee has had the car for 90 days or longer.
What are the other benefits of introducing an salary sacrifice electric car scheme?
Signing your company up to our salary sacrifice electric car scheme not only benefits your employees, but it also helps your business to meet its corporate social responsibility (CSR) because you are encouraging your employees to drive electric!
We also provide your employees with a brand-new, fully maintained electric car, and reduce the risk of growing your grey fleet if your employee chooses to use their car as a company car.
How easy is the scheme to manage?
Very easy. Once you sign up, you will be provided with a dedicated account manager, who will handle all employee order requests for you.
Please note: we will always seek your approval before fulfilling orders for employees.
I’ve heard there are long wait times. How soon can I get an EV?
As part of the Arnold Clark Group, we have quick access to electric cars, which helps reduce delivery times.
How do employees save up to 40% on the cost of an electric vehicle through salary sacrifice?
By choosing to sacrifice a part of their pre-tax salary in exchange for the electric vehicle, employees reduce the amount of income taxed – leading to significant savings of up to 40%.
What makes us best for salary sacrifice?
Our scheme is the perfect solution if you’re looking for a new employee benefit! We provide your employees with more than just their new EV when they join the salary sacrifice scheme; we also offer a range of additional services, such as access to Arnold Clark Charge, our UK-wide, ultra-fast charging network, and practical charging solutions to make the process as easy as possible for you.
Who is the Salary Sacrifice agreement between?
The Salary Sacrifice agreement is between the employer and their employee. The vehicle is owned by Arnold Clark Leasing, and leased to the employer, who then provides it to the employee.
Enquire now to get started
Start the sign-up process by filling out our quick and easy form and expect a call back and email from us within 24 hours.