Salary Sacrifice Cars Explained for Accountants and Employers
Salary Sacrifice car schemes have become one of the fastest-growing employee benefits in the UK. As electric vehicles continue to attract low Benefit-in-Kind taxation, more employers and accountants are exploring Salary Sacrifice as a practical and tax-efficient way to provide company vehicles. At Cocoon Vehicles, we have seen significant growth in businesses looking for flexible […]
Salary Sacrifice vs Company Car Allowance – Which Is Better in 2026?
For many employees and company directors, choosing how to run a company car is no longer as simple as it used to be. Instead of a traditional company car, businesses now often offer one of two options: Salary Sacrifice car schemes Company car allowance Both can work well depending on your situation, but they operate […]
Best Company Cars on Salary Sacrifice in 2026
Salary sacrifice car schemes continue to grow in popularity across the UK, particularly as more businesses look to offer electric and low-emission vehicles to their employees. For drivers, salary sacrifice allows access to a new car through their employer in a tax-efficient way, often with maintenance, servicing and insurance included. In 2026, electric vehicles remain […]
Is the BMW i4 a Good Salary Sacrifice Option in 2026?
The short answer? Yes — and for many employees in 2026, it’s one of the most compelling electric company car options available. The BMW i4 Gran Coupe combines executive styling, strong real-world electric range and serious performance, all wrapped in a package that still feels unmistakably BMW. When paired with a salary sacrifice car scheme, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why it is sometimes a good idea to opt for a Plug-in Hybrid on a Salary Sacrifice Scheme
When it comes to Salary Sacrifice Car Schemes, the majority of customers naturally gravitate towards fully electric vehicles. The additional savings, coupled with attractive Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rates, make EVs a compelling choice. However, there are circumstances where a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) may be the more practical option. Range concerns for high-mileage drivers For employees that […]