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As summer draws to a close, the changing season offers the perfect moment to reset. Whether you’re already driving electric or just starting your sustainability journey, Zero Waste Week is a great reminder that cutting waste goes far beyond recycling. It’s about doing more with less, and for businesses, it’s a great reminder to look at the systems that quietly generate waste – cost, admin, time, and even risk.
One of the biggest culprits? Your fleet.
This September, it’s time to rethink how your employees get from A to B, and how much it’s costing you behind the scenes.
Enter: The Car Scheme That’s Waste-Free by Design
Our EV salary sacrifice scheme is built to eliminate waste in every sense – from emissions to admin, risk to resources. Here’s how it helps.
No Cost to the Business
Our electric car scheme is completely free to implement, and just as easy to run.
It’s a fully outsourced benefit that gives your team access to brand-new electric cars, with no cost, no hassle, and virtually no risk to you.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Simple, flexible setup to suit your business
- Minimal admin, we handle everything from day one
- Virtually no risk with our market-leading protections
- Fully managed scheme – from employee support to vehicle handover
Your employees access the scheme through salary sacrifice; the cost of the car is taken from their gross salary before tax and NI, meaning they save significantly on a like-for-like lease. While it does reduce take-home pay, it often opens up tax band advantages too.
How setup works:
- You choose to offer the benefit, we make it fit your structure
- We launch the scheme virtually or in person with your team
- Employees get quotes and place orders through our portal
- Payments are made via monthly payroll deduction
You offer the benefit. We do the legwork. Your team gets the savings.
Employers Introducing the Scheme
Employees Going Green
Big Savings for Employees
The scheme gives your team access to brand-new electric cars at significantly lower cost, with no financial input from you.
It’s a high-value benefit that supports your recruitment, retention, and sustainability goals.
Here’s what your team get:
- New electric cars with no upfront costs or deposits
- Up to 40% savings compared to a typical personal lease
- Fixed monthly payments through salary sacrifice
- Fully inclusive package: insurance, servicing, tyres, MOT, breakdown cover and more
All fines, recharges, and vehicle responsibilities sit directly with the employee, so there’s no risk and no additional cost to your business.
A cleaner commute, a better car, and a big saving, made that much easier.
Eliminate the Grey Fleet, Reduce Risk
Almost very vehicle we provide through salary sacrifice is brand-new, fully insured, and professionally maintained, giving you complete peace of mind. We also offer pre-loved cars and flexible subscriptions – all fully-maintained and in great condition.
What this means for your fleet:
- No more relying on old, uninsured, or poorly maintained personal cars
- No need to check MOTs, insurance, or service history
- Reduced corporate risk and a clear improvement in duty of care
- Easier compliance with health and safety obligations
It replaces the uncertainty of the grey fleet with a fully managed, zero-risk solution. And it takes the admin off your desk, and that’s always a positive.
If grey fleet still forms a significant part of your business travel, our sister company, Mercia Fleet Management, offers flexible, expert support to help you take full control of your vehicles and policies
Support Your Sustainability Goals
Reducing emissions isn’t just good practice, it’s increasingly expected.
Under current UK regulations, large unquoted companies and LLPs are required to report certain Scope 3 emissions under the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework, including fuel used in business travel, whether the vehicle is leased or employee-owned.
For other organisations, Scope 3 reporting is still voluntary, but it’s strongly encouraged by the UK government and recognised ESG standards like the ISSB. Many businesses are choosing to report early to futureproof their operations and strengthen ESG credentials.
We expect this to become a formal requirement for more businesses over time.
That’s where our scheme helps.
- Switch employees from petrol and diesel without any upfront cost
- Every electric car reduces carbon and roadside pollution – with zero tailpipe emissions
- Get smart charging advice to reduce workplace energy use
- Benefit from free workplace charge points when five or more employees take a car
- We also offer free carbon reporting to support your Scope 3 calculations
By electrifying your fleet, you’re not just cutting emissions, you’re actively lowering your company-wide carbon output.
It’s a simple, measurable step towards your net-zero targets, ESG reporting, and broader sustainability goals, with real benefits for your people and your planet.
Did you know that electric cars actually enjoy added perks like free access to Clean Air Zones, better parking options, and in some areas, access to restricted lanes (like Nottingham’s Daleside Road for PHEVs).
Seamless for Autumn Rollout
Back-to-work season is the ideal time to offer a meaningful benefit.
We provide tailored comms, onboarding sessions, and everything you need to launch with zero hassle.
Let’s turn Zero Waste Week into Zero Hassle, Zero Cost, and Zero Emissions… week. Yeah, that sounds good.
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Fleet Evolution offers innovative salary sacrifice schemes, helping employers and employees save on costs while promoting eco-friendly electric cars. Enjoy easy setup, free maintenance, and swift activation for any company size.
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