The Electric Car Scheme Blog

Explore top Mach-E alternatives: Compare range, performance, and features of leading electric cars. Find your ideal EV!

Governments encourage more people to buy electric cars by making them cheaper and easier. See the UK government grants available today!

Discover the most affordable electric vehicles of 2025, Find the best budget-friendly EV for your needs and see how you can get your hands on this today!

Discover the leading Chinese electric vehicles making waves in the UK - from established automakers like BYD and NIO to innovative newcomers. 

Discover why electric car maintenance costs up to 43% less than petrol and diesel vehicles.

Explore how plummeting used EV prices are driving sales growth and transforming the electric car market. See why EV prices continue to drop!

Explore how potential pay-per-mile road tax could affect UK drivers and accelerate EV adoption. 

Explore top Polestar 2 alternatives: Compare range, performance, and features of leading electric cars. Find your ideal EV!

Explore top Model 3 alternatives: compare the range, performance, and features of leading electric cars. Find your ideal EV!

Introducing The Charge Scheme: our latest initiative to help employees save 20-50% on EV charging costs - covering home, public, and ultra-rapid charging.

Is an electric car right for you? Explore costs, charging, and how to decide whether switching to an EV is worth it.

UK Autumn Statement 2024: An overview of tax changes, automotive updates and update on salary sacrifice schemes. Here’s what you need to know.

Explore top Model Y alternatives: Compare the range, performance, and features of leading electric SUVs. Find your ideal SUV EV!

UK Autumn Budget 2024: Key predictions on tax changes, pension reforms, and economic measures. What to expect for individuals and businesses.

Learn more about the BYD models available to salary sacrifice at The Electric Car Scheme in our latest blog!

You can get a brand new Tesla Model Y or Model 3 Highland at The Electric Car Scheme through salary sacrifice. Electric car salary sacrifice allows you to save up to 60% on any electric car of your choice; you agree to deduct a portion of your pre-tax salary each month to cover the cost.

In this blog, we take a close look at some common disadvantages of electric cars and explore how EV salary sacrifice can save you hundreds on the cost of a new EV.

At The Electric Car Scheme, we have a range of electric Kia’s available to salary sacrifice. Find out Kia’s EV performance, interior and infotainment systems in our blog.

At The Electric Car Scheme, we offer three new Renault models for lease. Explore their specs, performance, and infotainment to see if a Renault is right for you - including the all-new Renault 5!

Learn more about the new DS 3 E-Tense, from what it's like to drive to what the specification features include! The most cost-effective way of getting into a DS 3 is by salary sacrifice - check it out now!