A salary sacrifice car scheme that could help provide access to EVs would be welcomed as a workplace benefit by 48% of UK employees, according to research by Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet.
The leasing company said the finding came from a survey of 2,000 UK workers, and put demand ahead of supply, with only 32% of employers currently offering the benefit.
Other findings from the research included that 79% of employees thought it was important for their employer to be proactive about sustainability, and that 33% saw salary sacrifice as the most attractive eco-friendly workplace benefit – although this was less than the 48% who named working remotely.
The research also found that 75% of employees wanted to reduce the emissions associated with their commute.
VWFS Fleet product manager Dan Wright said: “Salary sacrifice provides workers with affordable access to a brand-new electric vehicle, which, for many, is an important transport transition they wish to make, but struggle to afford.
“However, there is currently a significant lag behind employee demand for salary sacrifice and employer provision.
“This presents a crucial opportunity for employers and HR managers to add to their employees’ remuneration package – with minimal cost to the business, but significant effects on talent attraction and retention strategies, as well as wider sustainability goals.”
