Should employers shift towards green vehicles? Despite the potentially high personal tax charge, many employees still enjoy and prefer the convenience of being offered the use of a company car by their employer.

Those employers familiar with the benefit-in-kind tax rules will be aware the tax impact on the employee is much lower for those that choose lower emission cars.

On 6 April 2020, new benefit-in-kind percentage bands were introduced which took into account very low-emission cars and electric cars, favouring full-electric cars more. With more options on the market and with better infrastructure, they are now a much more viable option for an employer looking to provide an employee with a tax-efficient company car.

The past few years have also seen a significant increase in awareness of climate change among the general public and how individuals’ choices can contribute to a greener future.

Talk to Richard Place Dobson about the tax elements of electric cars.