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Employers can save thousands on their National Insurance contributions with a tax-efficient salary sacrifice car scheme with Amber Salary Sacrifice.

Salary Sacrifice is a powerful perk for your business, helping you attract and retain top talent, increase tax savings, and do so at zero cost to your business with minimal admin burden.

In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining great employees has never been more important. A Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme gives your workforce access to brand-new electric vehicles at a significantly reduced cost, creating a benefit they genuinely value and use every day.
At the same time, your business can strengthen its employee value proposition, support sustainability goals and stand out from competitors who rely solely on salary increases to attract talent.
Best of all, our fully managed service takes care of everything from employee eligibility checks and quotations through to vehicle ordering, delivery and ongoing support, allowing you to offer a market-leading benefit without adding pressure to your HR, payroll or finance teams.

Benefits of Joining Amber Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Benefits to Your Company

✅ Save Thousands on Employer National Insurance Contributions

✅ Zero Cost to Your Business

✅ Minimal Admin Burden

✅ Improve Staff Retention

✅ Attract Top Talent

✅ Support ESG & Sustainability Goals

✅ Fully Managed Implementation

✅ Dedicated Employer Portal Access

Benefits to Your Staff

✅ Save Up to 50% on an Electric Vehicle

✅ Access Brand-New Electric Vehicles

✅ Lower Monthly Motoring Costs

✅ Brand-New Car Every Few Years

✅ Road Tax Included

✅ Maintenance Packages Available

✅ Comprehensive Early Termination Protection

✅ Bespoke Vehicle Packages Tailored to Individual Needs

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Peace of Mind With Early Termination Protection

One of the biggest concerns employers have when introducing a Salary Sacrifice scheme is what happens if an employee's circumstances change during the agreement.

That's why our scheme includes comprehensive early termination protection, helping to reduce risk for both employers and employees if unexpected life events occur.

Whether an employee changes jobs, starts a family or experiences a significant life event, our protection helps provide reassurance and support when it's needed most.

✅ Employee Resignation
✅ Redundancy
✅ Maternity Leave
✅ Paternity Leave
✅ Long-Term Illness
✅ Other Qualifying Life Events

Why Businesses Are Turning To Salary Sacrifice

✅ Differentiate your business from competitors

✅ Help attract higher-quality candidates

✅ Improve employee retention and loyalty

✅ Enhance your overall benefits package

✅ Support employee financial wellbeing

✅ Encourage electric vehicle adoption

✅ Strengthen your ESG credentials

✅ Deliver a valuable benefit with minimal administration

The Reality For Employers Today

Ask yourself:

  • Would your benefits package help you win against a competitor for a great candidate?
  • Are your employees receiving benefits they genuinely value and use?
  • Could your organisation be doing more to improve employee satisfaction and retention?
  • Are you actively supporting your ESG and sustainability objectives?
  • Do you have a clear advantage when competing for talent?

If the answer to any of these questions is "not quite", a Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme could be one of the simplest and most effective enhancements you can make to your employee benefits offering.

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Why Employers Love Salary Sacrifice

One Scheme, Multiple Business Benefits

Introducing Salary Sacrifice is not simply about offering employees access to new cars. It can support several wider business objectives, from recruitment and retention to sustainability and employee engagement.

For growing companies, Salary Sacrifice can help create a more competitive benefits package without introducing the fleet management responsibilities associated with a traditional company car scheme.

For established employers, it can complement existing benefits and demonstrate continued investment in the workforce.

Attract Better Candidates

When applicants compare job opportunities, the overall employment package matters. Salary, working arrangements, progression opportunities and workplace benefits can all influence where a candidate chooses to work.

Adding a Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme to your benefits package can help your vacancies stand out. It shows prospective employees that your organisation offers modern, practical benefits and is prepared to invest in the employee experience.

It can be particularly valuable when recruiting for competitive, specialist or difficult-to-fill roles where several employers may be targeting the same candidates.


Strengthen Employee Retention

Salary Sacrifice will not replace good management, career development or a positive workplace culture. However, it can form an important part of a broader retention strategy.

Employees who value their overall reward package may be less inclined to leave for a relatively small difference in salary elsewhere. A vehicle is also a highly visible benefit, which means employees are regularly reminded of the value provided through their employer.

Enhance Your Employer Brand

Offering an electric car scheme can help position your organisation as progressive, responsible and attentive to changing employee expectations.

It gives your recruitment and HR teams something tangible to discuss in:

  • Job advertisements
  • Careers pages
  • Candidate packs
  • Employee inductions
  • Internal benefits communications
  • Staff engagement campaigns
  • Sustainability updates

Support Employee Engagement

Launching a Salary Sacrifice scheme also creates an opportunity to re-engage employees with the wider benefits available to them.

With clear internal communications, educational webinars and ongoing support, employers can make the scheme feel like a meaningful workplace initiative rather than simply another policy document.

Keep Control of the Scheme

Your organisation can establish suitable eligibility criteria and scheme rules. Depending on the arrangement, you may be able to set parameters around vehicle type, cost, emissions, contract length and employee participation.

This allows the scheme to reflect your organisation’s financial requirements, sustainability priorities and risk appetite.

Your Own Dedicated Employer Portal

Managing a Salary Sacrifice scheme shouldn't create more work for your HR, Payroll or Finance teams.

That's why every employer receives access to a dedicated online portal, giving complete visibility of your scheme from initial setup through to vehicle delivery and ongoing management.

Simple, intuitive and available whenever you need it, the portal keeps everything in one place, removing paperwork and reducing administration.

📋 Employee Eligibility Management
🚗 Live Vehicle Quotations
👥 Employee Applications
📈 Scheme Participation Tracking
💷 Payroll Information
📨 Employee Communications
📊 Reporting & Documentation
🎯 Dedicated Support Access
Everything your organisation needs to manage Salary Sacrifice through one simple, secure dashboard.

Why Employees Love Salary Sacrifice

A Workplace Benefit Employees Can Appreciate Every Day

The most successful employee benefits are the ones that make a noticeable difference to people’s lives. While some workplace perks are easily forgotten or rarely used, a new car is something employees can benefit from every day.

A Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme gives eligible employees the opportunity to drive a brand-new electric vehicle through an agreed reduction in their gross salary. Depending on their individual circumstances and chosen vehicle, this can offer a more attractive way to access a new electric car than arranging a personal lease independently.

For employees, it is not simply about getting a new car. It is about having greater certainty over their motoring costs and enjoying the reassurance that comes with driving a newer, reliable vehicle.

It is a benefit they experience on the daily commute, the school run, weekend journeys and longer family trips. That everyday visibility can make Salary Sacrifice feel more valuable than benefits that sit unnoticed in an employee handbook.

What Could Be Included?

Depending on the selected agreement, employees may benefit from:

  • A brand-new electric vehicle
  • Fixed-cost comprehensive driver insurance
  • Regular deduction from salary
  • Improved tax incentives
  • Vehicle servicing and routine maintenance
  • Replacement tyres for normal wear and tear
  • Roadside assistance
  • Manufacturer warranty cover
  • Road tax where applicable
  • No need to sell or part-exchange the vehicle at the end
  • Support throughout the agreement

Employees can also choose from a wide range of electric vehicles, allowing them to find a car that suits their lifestyle, expected mileage, budget and charging requirements.


Supporting Employee Financial Wellbeing

Running a car can involve unpredictable expenses, particularly as a vehicle gets older. Servicing, repairs, tyres and depreciation can all affect an employee’s monthly budget.

A Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme can help employees bring several motoring costs together into one regular salary deduction. This can make budgeting simpler and reduce some of the uncertainty associated with owning an older vehicle.

Employees should always consider how Salary Sacrifice could affect their individual financial circumstances, including pension contributions, statutory payments, borrowing affordability and other salary-related benefits. Clear explanations and personalised illustrations can help each employee make an informed decision.

BMW IX3 Salary Sacrifice Example
BMW IX3 Salary Sacrifice Example
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Porsche Macan Salary Sacrifice Example
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BYD Seal Salary Sacrifice Example

The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing

Replacing Good Employees Costs More Than a Recruitment Fee

When an experienced employee leaves, the financial impact can reach far beyond the cost of advertising the vacancy.

Managers may need to spend time reviewing applications, interviewing candidates and supporting the recruitment process. Colleagues may temporarily take on additional responsibilities, while customer service, productivity or project delivery can be affected.

Once a replacement has been appointed, they still need time to learn the role, understand the business and build relationships with colleagues and customers.

Benefits Cannot Fix a Poor Employee Experience

A car scheme alone will not solve every recruitment or retention problem, and it should not be presented as a substitute for fair salaries, supportive management or genuine career opportunities.

However, when Salary Sacrifice forms part of a well-rounded employee proposition, it can add meaningful value. It gives employees another reason to view their employer positively and can help distinguish your organisation from businesses offering a less developed benefits package.

Understanding The Hidden Impact of Employee Turnover

When a valued employee leaves, your business may experience:

  • Recruitment and advertising costs
  • Agency fees
  • Management and interview time
  • Temporary reductions in productivity
  • Additional pressure on remaining employees
  • Loss of knowledge and experience
  • Disruption to customer relationships
  • Training and onboarding requirements
  • Delays to projects or business activity
  • Reduced team morale

The effect will differ from one role to another, but retaining capable and experienced people is generally preferable to repeatedly replacing them.

What Does Your Current Package Say About Your Business?

It is worth considering how your existing benefits compare with those offered by your competitors.

Ask yourself:

  • Do our benefits reflect what employees value today?
  • Are we communicating those benefits clearly?
  • Do candidates see a compelling reason to join us?
  • Do existing employees see a reason to stay?
  • Are our benefits accessible to a broad range of eligible employees?
  • Are we demonstrating a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing?
  • Does our package support our sustainability strategy?

If your benefits have not been reviewed recently, Salary Sacrifice could provide a practical opportunity to make your overall proposition more relevant and competitive.

Keeping Great Employees Is Usually More Cost-Effective Than Replacing Them

A successful retention strategy isn't built around salary alone. Today's employees are looking for employers that invest in their wellbeing, support their financial goals and provide benefits that make a genuine difference to everyday life.

A Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme helps your organisation do exactly that, delivering meaningful value to both your business and your employees.

Employer Benefits

✅ Retain Top Talent

✅ Strengthen Recruitment

✅ Enhance Employer Brand

✅ Support ESG Goals

✅ Minimal Administration

Employee Benefits

✅ Access Brand-New Electric Vehicles

✅ Potential Tax Savings

✅ Lower Motoring Costs

✅ Fixed Monthly Costs

✅ Fully Supported Throughout

Salary Sacrifice is one of the few employee benefits that delivers meaningful value for both the employer and the employee, creating a genuine win-win across the organisation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Salary Sacrifice cost the employer anything?

In many cases, Salary Sacrifice can be implemented at no additional cost to the employer. The exact structure will depend on your chosen scheme and workforce, but many organisations find that the scheme delivers significant value without increasing business overheads.

How much administration is involved?

Very little. Our fully managed service handles everything from employee quotations and eligibility checks through to vehicle ordering, delivery and ongoing support, keeping the workload for HR, Payroll and Finance teams to a minimum.

What happens if an employee leaves the business?

Our scheme includes comprehensive early termination protection designed to help reduce exposure to costs arising from employee resignation, redundancy and other qualifying life events.

Can employees choose any electric vehicle?

Employers can choose whether to offer access to the full range of available vehicles or restrict choice based on budget, vehicle type, emissions or business requirements.

Will Salary Sacrifice help us attract and retain employees?

Salary Sacrifice is increasingly seen as one of the most attractive employee benefits available. It helps strengthen your recruitment offering whilst providing an everyday benefit employees genuinely value.

Is Salary Sacrifice suitable for small businesses?

Absolutely. Salary Sacrifice can be tailored for organisations of varying sizes, helping SMEs compete with larger employers by offering a premium employee benefit without the complexity of running a traditional company car fleet.

How does Salary Sacrifice support ESG goals?

By making electric vehicles more accessible to employees, Salary Sacrifice can help organisations encourage EV adoption, reduce commuting emissions and demonstrate a practical commitment to sustainability.

Is there a minimum number of employees required?

Every organisation is different. Our team can review your workforce and objectives to determine whether Salary Sacrifice is suitable for your business and how the scheme could be structured.

What support do employees receive?

Employees receive guidance throughout the process, including quotations, vehicle selection support, ordering assistance and ongoing help during the agreement.

How quickly can a Salary Sacrifice scheme be launched?

Timescales will vary depending on the organisation and implementation requirements, but our team will guide you through each stage and help launch the scheme as smoothly as possible.