Champions (UK) Plc, a leading business growth consultancy, has rolled out an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for its employees in partnership with CBVC Vehicle Management.

Early uptake has been highly positive, with four vehicles delivered so far

Launched at the end of February, the scheme is now available to eligible employees across the 100-strong workforce.

Champions UK has opted to solely offer full battery electric vehicles (BEVs), enabling employees to benefit from low Benefit-in Kind (BiK) tax rates while also reflecting its commitment to reducing the company’s carbon footprint.

John Hayes, CEO of Champions, explained: “Introducing salary sacrifice is part of our wider strategy to modernise our employee benefits and enhance staff satisfaction. Providing access to electric vehicles through a cost-effective scheme is both attractive and practical, and it supports our wider goal of staff retention.

“We chose to work with CBVC over other providers, primarily due to the personalised approach they offer. Their team is approachable, knowledgeable and quick to respond to any queries, making the entire process smooth and transparent.”

Early uptake has been highly positive, with four vehicles delivered so far.

Lucy Capaldo, head of communications, was the first to take delivery of a car through the scheme.

She commented: “I’m absolutely delighted with my new Audi Q4 e-tron – every day I feel like a kid in a sweet shop, it is an amazing car! Salary sacrifice is such a great employee perk – it makes electric cars affordable and helps the planet.”

The new salary sacrifice initiative augments the pool car supplier relationship that already exists between CBVC Vehicle Management and Champions.

Mike Manners, managing director of CBVC, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Champions UK on the new scheme and now is an ideal time for businesses to offer EV salary sacrifice to their employees. Not only is it a great attraction and retention tool, but it also provides excellent National Insurance contribution savings at a time when those costs are increasing.”