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Regardless of where you are on your journey to Net Zero, we understand the subjects around zero tailpipe emission motoring. If you’ve never driven or owned an electric vehicle before it can seem like a big shift. But it isn't, and very soon you'll wonder why you didn't make the switch sooner.DriveElectric is here to make the transition as smooth and as easy as possible. With over 10 years’ experience in electric car leasing we’ve learned a lot along the way and we consider ourselves experts about all things EV!

Electric vehicles and their environmental impact
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Electric vehicles and their environmental impact

If you’re looking at electric vehicles, environmental impact is probably high on your list of priorities. There are plenty of benefits of making the switch to electric. The positive impact on our environment is one of the biggest and best, especially if you have a business that runs a fleet of vehicles. Here we look at how and why EVs can play a major role in your company fleet.

Electric company car tax explained
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Electric company car tax explained

April 2020 was a watershed moment for electric vehicles (EVs) as company cars. The UK government slashed electric company car tax, instantly making EVs much more attractive for businesses and employees. Here we take a look at what company car tax is, what’s changed, and how it compares between different types of cars.

Electric car Salary Sacrifice schemes
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Electric car Salary Sacrifice schemes

At DriveElectric, we have a hassle-free EV car Salary Sacrifice scheme . Your employees can enjoy the benefits of driving an electric car. And for your company, it’s another push towards your sustainability goals. But how does it work for you and your employees.

Does Salary Sacrifice affect tax - and is it worth it?
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Does Salary Sacrifice affect tax - and is it worth it?

Employers become more tax efficient with dividends, expense claims and director loans. Employees, on the other hand, have their own option: a Salary Sacrifice. This enables you to take a benefit in lieu of a portion of your income, cutting your taxable earnings down. Overall, you can emerge with more gains from your work, even though you’re reducing monthly PAYE wages.

What is the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)?
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What is the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)?

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a government initiative managed by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). It helps businesses, charities, and public sector organisations cut the cost of installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points.

10 actions to convert fleets to EVs
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10 actions to convert fleets to EVs

Green number plates are set to be rolled out from autumn to help encourage drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs)*, but how easy is it for businesses to adopt EVs? DriveElectric, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle leasing companies, shares ten actions that companies can take to convert their fleets to electric.