Save More, Drive Smarter: Salary Sacrifice vs Personal Leasing Explained
When it comes to driving a brand-new car and wanting to avoid the hefty upfront costs of ownership, two popular choies for individuals stand out: Salary Sacrfice and Personal Car Leasing. Both options provide access to the latest vehicles in the market place, but they work very differently and the benefits you can get can […]
We welcome BYD to the Cocoon Fleet: Flexible and Fixed Short-Term Options
We’re excited to announce that BYD (Build Your Dreams) has officially joined the Cocoon Vehicles fleet! As one of the fastest-growing EV manufacturers, BYD offers a compelling range of vehicles that combine sleek design, innovative tech and great real-world performance. BYD Models Currently Available: BYD Dolphin The BYD Dolphin is a compact electric hatchback that’s […]
Who offers long-term car hire in Derbyshire?
If you or your business needs to rent a car for more than 1-month, you may get some scary prices when it comes to using traditional companies such as Avis, Hertz or Europcar. Have you considered a Car Subscription? Car Subscriptions can be taken from Cocoon Vehicles from 1-month, unlock additional discounts when you commit […]
Polestar 3 in Magnesium | Photo Gallery
The Polestar Range | See their 2025 line-up
Polestar is one of the fastest-growing premium electric car brands, known for its Scandinavian design, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable approach to performance. At Cocoon Vehicles, we’re delighted to offer the latest Polestar models on Car Subscription and Short-Term Car Lease, giving you flexibility without the long-term commitment of traditional contracts. For businesses and employees, these […]
Polestar 4 in Electron – Photo Gallery
The Polestar 4 has been very popular on our short-term car lease service (coming soon to Car Subscriptions), most customers who have opted for this model are company owners who want to take advantage of the lower benefit-in-kind (BiK) or they take them on Salary Sacrifice. Either way, they will not be disappointed. As fans […]
3 Top Ways to Reduce Your Salary Below £100,000
Crossing the £100,000 income threshold has some surprising tax consequences in the UK. Once your salary exceeds this level, your personal allowance (£12,570 of tax-free income) begins to taper away, and the effective marginal tax ratecan hit a staggering 60% between £100,000 and £125,140. The good news? With smart planning, you can legally and efficiently […]
Can You Run a Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with Just One Director?
When most people think about salary sacrifice car schemes, they imagine large businesses with dozens of employees signing up for electric vehicles (EVs). But what about smaller companies — or even a business with just one director? The good news is: yes, you can run a salary sacrifice scheme even if you’re the only employee […]
Who Offers the Best Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme?
Electric cars (EVs) are no longer niche. From the compact Mercedes EQA to the executive BMW i4 or sporty Porsche Taycan, premium electric vehicles are now part of everyday life on Britain’s roads. But with rising demand comes a question many employees and businesses are asking: Who actually offers the best electric car salary sacrifice […]
Unlocking the Benefits of Salary Sacrifice for Premium Electric Vehicles
For most professionals, cars like the Porsche Taycan, Audi Q8 e-tron, Tesla Model Y or Porsche Macan Electric have always felt out of reach. Yes, they’re beautiful, sustainable, and technologically advanced — but with price tags that climb well beyond £70,000, they’ve remained a dream purchase. Until now. With salary sacrifice car schemes, businesses can […]
Is a Salary Sacrifice Car a Company Car?
With the rise of electric car salary sacrifice schemes across the UK, one common question keeps coming up: 👉 “Is a salary sacrifice car considered a company car?” The short answer is yes – but with key differences that make salary sacrifice cars a more flexible, tax-efficient option for both employers and employees. What Is […]
ECOS Tax Changes: Why Salary Sacrifice is the Future for Company Cars
With the Treasury’s recent announcement that Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) will face significant tax changes from October 2026, businesses across the UK are assessing what this means for their fleet and employee benefit packages. But here’s the positive: while ECOS as we know it is coming to an end, a better alternative is already […]