The Electric Car Scheme has announced the addition of plug-in hybrids to its salary sacrifice offering.
It said the move followed market testing showing 89% of businesses want hybrid options added to the salary sacrifice scheme to support their employees not yet ready for fully electric driving.
More than 65 plug-in hybrid models from 12 manufacturers are now available, including the Volkswagen Golf, MG HS, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Land Rover Discovery Sport, and Volvo XC60.
The programme mirrors the established EV offering, including the same payroll processes, compliance reporting, and annual Scope 3 emissions impact data, meaning hybrids can contribute to a company’s ESG goals.
The Electric Car Scheme co-founder and CEO Thom Groot said: “Salary sacrifice has proved hugely successful for pure electric vehicles since 2020 and it still remains the most tax efficient option, but we’re now extending the same offer to plug-in hybrids so more employees can access the benefit.
“HR and employee benefits teams are telling us hybrids work for employees with longer commutes or limited charging access. It’s a benefit people want and use – and it creates staff loyalty.
“Employees get the same substantial savings through salary sacrifice, whether they choose hybrid or fully electric.”
