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The 26 Number Plate: Everything You Need to Know About March 2026's New Registration
The 26 Number Plate: Everything You Need to Know About March 2026's New Registration

Get your 26 plate early through electric car salary sacrifice. Complete guide to March 2026 number plates, banned combinations, and how to secure yours first with The Electric Car Scheme.

Your Plastic Driving Licence Is Being Replaced - Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Digital Driving Licence UK Launch
Your Plastic Driving Licence Is Being Replaced - Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Digital Driving Licence UK Launch

The UK digital driving licence launches in 2026 via GOV.UK Wallet. Discover how digital ID UK works, security features, and what happens to your physical photocard. Complete guide for drivers.

Spring Statement 2026: What UK Drivers Should Expect on March 3rd
Spring Statement 2026: What UK Drivers Should Expect on March 3rd

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the Spring Statement on 3rd March 2026. Here's what UK drivers should expect—from congestion charges to BiK rates. Electric car salary sacrifice schemes remain highly tax-efficient with 20-50% savings.

Electric Cars vs Petrol Cars 2026: Which Is Actually Cheaper to Run?
Electric Cars vs Petrol Cars 2026: Which Is Actually Cheaper to Run?

Discover which is cheaper: electric cars or petrol cars in 2026. Compare running costs, tax, maintenance & savings. EVs save £600-£1,500 annually. Calculate your savings with The Electric Car Scheme's salary sacrifice.

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    HR guides, setup processes, and tools for implementing EV salary sacrifice schemes

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What Happens to Old EV Batteries?

Discover the lifecycle of EV batteries in 2026: second-life applications, recycling processes, and why battery concerns shouldn't stop your salary sacrifice decision.

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