Press & News
Discover the latest electric car news, expert insights, and company updates from The Electric Car Scheme.
Stay informed with articles, press releases, and in-depth features on EV trends, green driving, and salary sacrifice benefits.
Featured Press
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Labour’s 2030 petrol and diesel car ban: industry consultation ends as government reviews next steps
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Businesses exploit electric car tax trick to beat Reeves’s National Insurance raid
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The Electric Car Scheme Partners With OVO
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European Automakers Prepare for China’s Response to EV Tariffs
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How British Workers Can Increase Their Take-Home Pay Through Salary Sacrifice
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Tesla Owners Share Real-Time Savings After Switching from Petrol to EV
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Could Your Employer Help You Save Thousands on an Electric Car?
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EVs Available From £153 as Britons Swap Petrol And Diesel Cars
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Why electric cars might be about to get cheaper
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How cold weather can reduce electric vehicle battery efficiency - and what to do
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National insurance changes help drive salary sacrifice increaseF
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Chinese EVs Gain Ground in the UK as BYD Leads Market Growth
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Used EV sales increase 300% as availability spikes through salary sacrifice
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Driving an EV is now FREE for the rest of the year
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Partnership with Allstar and The Electric Car Scheme brings charging savings for company-car drivers
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Plug-in hybrids join EV salary sacrifice line-up to ‘broaden appeal’
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Autumn Budget 2025: Salary sacrifice benefits for EVs retained
Company News
As companies continue to encourage employees back into the office, sustainability leaders are facing a new challenge: rising commuting emissions. A new partnership between sustainability consultancy Furthr and salary sacrifice provider The Electric Car Scheme is helping businesses tackle this issue head-on.
The Electric Car Scheme has revealed some of the everyday expenditures that are costing Brits more than a brand new EV available through salary sacrifice.
The Dacia Spring, with a range of around 140 miles is available through salary sacrifice with The Electric Car Scheme from just £112 a month.
The Electric Car Scheme, one of the UK’s leading EV salary sacrifice scheme providers, has seen a significant rise in interest in its EV salary sacrifice product from businesses since the Government’s Autumn budget announcement.
The Electric Car Scheme has revealed some of the best new number plates available ahead of the new plate day and the introduction of ’25 plates, as well as some of the combinations you won’t be seeing on UK roads anytime soon.
The Electric Car Scheme has revealed its top tips for electric car owners for driving in the cold weather, preparing for longer trips and avoiding fines. The UK has already been hit with multiple waves of icy weather this winter, with the trend expected to continue throughout February.
Following 160% year on year growth, The Electric Car Scheme receives new investment to accelerate growth to meet increased demand for both new and used EVs.
Read the press release to understand how much electric car drivers can save by running an EV compared to a petrol or diesel alternative.
The Electric Car Scheme’s Complete Risk Protection package ensures that businesses using the scheme won’t face unexpected costs while leasing an EV.
Employees at the majority of businesses in the UK should be able to access a salary-sacrifice electric car from next year, new research has revealed.
The Electric Car Scheme has achieved B Corporation certification. Find out more by reading the report!
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Latest articles from our blog
Our blog provides readers with comprehensive information about the Electric Car Scheme, including its benefits, challenges, and the future of Net Zero. We cover a range of topics, from the technology behind electric cars and how they work, to the different models available on the market. Whether you're a seasoned electric car owner, or just starting to explore the possibilities of this exciting technology, this blog is the perfect resource for you.
Discover the complete environmental truth about electric cars in 2026. Lifecycle emissions, battery production, recycling, and why EVs are 58% cleaner than petrol cars explained.
Discover how EV salary sacrifice works in the UK. Save 20-50% on electric cars through pre-tax deductions. Learn about BiK rates, eligibility, and Complete Employer Protection.
Discover the complete environmental truth about electric cars in 2026. Lifecycle emissions, battery production, recycling, and why EVs are 58% cleaner than petrol cars explained.
Here’s everything you need to know about our availability over the holidays - 2025-2026 update.
Master public EV charging etiquette with our 2026 guide. Learn 10 essential rules, discover The Charge Scheme savings, and charge considerately across the UK's 70,000+ charge points.
Best EV charging apps 2026: Zap-Map, PlugShare, The Charge Scheme. Save 20-50% on public charging with salary sacrifice.
Electric cars with the largest boots 2026: Tesla Model Y 854L, Skoda Enyaq 585L. Family EVs with massive cargo space. Salary sacrifice from £350/month.
Car allowance guide 2026: average £5,000-8,000/year. Tax implications vs company car comparison. Electric salary sacrifice often saves £3,000+ more.
Best value EVs 2026: MG4 from £263/month, Dacia Spring, BYD Dolphin. Total cost of ownership analysis. Save 20-50% salary sacrifice.
Complete EV range guide 2026: WLTP vs real-world, winter impact, maximising range. Average EVs now 300+ miles. Tips & comparisons.
Most beautiful electric cars 2026: Porsche Taycan, Polestar, Jaguar Type 00. Save 20-50% through salary sacrifice, 4% BiK.
EV home charger installation costs £800-£1,500 for 7kW chargers. Save 20-50% bundling with salary sacrifice. Get grants, quotes & tips.
Discover how cold weather affects electric car range (15-20% loss average) and learn proven winter driving tips. Best winter EVs revealed. Save 20-50% with salary sacrifice.
Germany leads push to soften EU's 2035 petrol and diesel car ban, putting pressure on UK's 2030 deadline. Discover how this affects electric car salary sacrifice schemes and EV adoption in 2025.
Discover why 66% of UK employees want sustainable benefits like electric car salary sacrifice schemes. Learn how green benefits boost retention, morale, and your bottom line in 2026.
Compare top salary sacrifice benefits platforms 2026. Features, pricing, integration. Electric car schemes save 20-50% with 3% BiK.
Budget 2025 confirms eVED (pay-per-mile) tax from April 2028 at 3p/mile for electric cars. Discover rates, costs, and how electric car salary sacrifice schemes save 20-50% despite new tax.
Complete guide to eVED (electric Vehicle Excise Duty) from April 2028. Official consultation details, 3p per mile rate, MOT checks, and how salary sacrifice offsets costs. UK guide.
Discover the full list of cars that are eligible for the Electric Car Grant of up to £3,750 off a new electric car. Learn how the grant works, and how to access it.
BMW MINI Countryman and three Renault models now qualify for the maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant. Government adds £1.5bn funding, extending scheme to 2030. Learn how salary sacrifice can maximise your savings.
Is a company car worth it in 2026? Compare electric vs petrol company cars. 3% BiK for EVs vs 37% for petrol. Save 20-50% with salary sacrifice.
Top longest range electric cars for 2026. Mercedes EQS 490+ miles, Tesla 400+ miles. Save 20-50% through salary sacrifice, 3% BiK.
Best 7-seater electric cars for families in 2026. Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 9 & more. Save 20-50% through salary sacrifice.
Compare top VW ID.4 alternatives for 2026. Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y & more. Save 20-50% through salary sacrifice, 3% BiK rate.
Discover green initiatives transforming UK transport in 2026. Save 20-50% with electric car salary sacrifice schemes. BiK rate just 3%. Learn how to switch to electric today.
HMRC confirms pension salary sacrifice changes from April 2029 - but electric car salary sacrifice schemes remain completely unaffected. Discover how employees can still save 20-50% on EVs.
UK Budget 2025 confirms electric car salary sacrifice schemes remain unaffected with 3% BiK rates until 2030. £1.5bn in new EV funding announced. Full breakdown of changes for EV drivers.
The Autumn Budget 2025 arrives Wednesday. Discover what to expect for electric car salary sacrifice, EV grants, fuel duty, and tax changes affecting UK drivers and businesses.
Discover the best small electric cars for 2026. Save 20-50% through salary sacrifice with 3% BiK. Compare compact EVs from £263/month.
Discover how COP30 impacts UK net zero transport goals and how electric car salary sacrifice schemes make EVs affordable, accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2030.