EV Salary Sacrifice UK 2026: Independent Buyers Guide

How EV salary sacrifice works in the UK, who it suits, the real tax maths, and what to ask your employer and provider before signing.

Key takeaways

EV salary sacrifice typically saves 20 to 50 percent versus a personal lease, depending on tax band.
Benefit-in-kind on pure EVs is 4 percent in 2026/27, rising to 9 percent by 2029/30.
Early-termination protection is the single biggest contract clause to verify before signing.
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