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Octopus EV vs The Electric Car Scheme
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
Octopus EV and The Electric Car Scheme both offer electric car salary sacrifice to UK employers. Octopus EV is part of the Octopus Energy group and builds charging options around the car. The Electric Car Scheme is a certified B Corp offering new and used electric cars for businesses from 10 to 100,000 employees.
The Electric Car Scheme
Partner- Electric car salary sacrifice. Employees lease an electric car through their gross salary.
- All-inclusive lease. Insurance, maintenance and breakdown cover in one monthly cost.
- Charging options. A home charger or charging credit, depending on current terms.
- Electroverse. Access to the Electroverse public charging app.
- New and used electric cars. A choice of new and used electric vehicles.
- Day-one employer protection. Early-termination protection from day one.
- The Charge Scheme. Included with every electric car to help with home charging costs.
- Certified B Corp. Certified as a B Corp.
- FCA-authorised
- Octopus Energy group
- Home charger or charging credit
- Electroverse charging app
- FCA-authorised
- Certified B Corp
- New and used EVs
- Day-one employer protection
Which should you choose?
Octopus EV may suit you if its charging options and links to the Octopus Energy group appeal to your workforce, particularly drivers who can charge at home.
The Electric Car Scheme may suit you if you want the option of used electric cars, day-one employer protection, and its Charge Scheme, which is included with every electric car to help with home charging costs.
Both are free for employers to run. Compare current terms and quotes from each before deciding.
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