At SG Fleet, we’re committed to helping our customers make the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) as simple and seamless as possible. That’s why we’ve partnered with Ohme, one of the UK’s leading smart charging providers, as our official EV home charging partner. 

To celebrate the collaboration, we’ve introduced an innovative new offer for our employee car benefit customers, where the cost of the Ohme charger is bundled into the monthly rental fee. This means that a driver switching to an EV for the first time won’t have to pay for a charger immediately, but instead can spread the cost over their rental term.

“As the move to electric vehicles continues at pace, ensuring our customers have access to all the support they need for a smooth transition is key,” explains Peter Davenport, Managing Director at SG Fleet. “Offering innovative solutions such as our bundled offer with Ohme is a crucial part of that transition. Ohme’s dynamic smart chargers enable solar or smart tariffs, allowing SG Fleet customers to substantially reduce their charging costs. Our role is to keep businesses and their people moving, and that means helping them make the switch to electric as seamlessly as possible. By including Ohme chargers in our salary sacrifice package, we’re helping to overcome one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption.” 

This new partnership means we will now recommend Ohme EV home chargers on all electrified vehicles for our salary sacrifice customers. We have seen a considerable rise in EVs on our UK-managed fleets in recent years. Since 2021, the percentage of EVs on our salary sacrifice fleet has grown by more than 400% reflecting the dramatic rise in interest among consumers.

“This collaboration with SG Fleet further underlines Ohme’s commitment to the fleet sector, as more businesses and company drivers switch to EVs,” said Peter McDonald, Ohme Director. “Furthermore, SG Fleet’s bundled package for EV drivers shows the innovative thinking that it is willing to bring to the sector. We look forward to working with them and helping more business drivers with the e-mobility transition.”

With the average UK driver covering 6,800 miles a year, smart charging on an off-peak tariff in a typical EV would cost just £119 for a year’s worth of driving with Intelligent Octopus Go at 7.5p/kWh. At the Standard Variable Tariff of 25.73p/kWh, that same annual mileage would cost £437.41. By comparison, the same mileage in an equivalent petrol car would cost a driver more than £1000.

We’re proud to be working with Ohme to remove barriers to EV adoption and to continue delivering employee car benefit solutions that support our customers every step of the way.

Interested in our EV salary sacrifice scheme?

At SG Fleet, we make it simple with a low-admin, zero-risk salary sacrifice car scheme.

Because the cost-effectiveness comes from a gross-pay sacrifice, your employees could benefit from potential tax and National Insurance savings, enjoy fixed monthly costs, and have the option to include an Ohme EV home charger within their lease.

Our solutions are fully compliant and built to suit different business needs. Whichever option you choose, you’ll provide staff with a benefit they’ll value while unlocking savings for your business. Get in touch with us today to find out more.

FAQ

What is an EV salary sacrifice scheme?

An EV salary sacrifice scheme allows employees to access an electric vehicle through their employer, using part of their gross salary to unlock possible tax savings and lower running costs, depending on individual circumstances..

How does a salary sacrifice car scheme benefit staff?

A salary sacrifice car scheme gives employees car benefits like lower tax, fixed monthly payments, and access to a new EV without the hefty upfront costs. By allowing employees to access their ideal vehicle in a cost-effective way, businesses can boost morale; this is why it’s one of the most popular employee benefits among staff.

Why choose an EV home charger?

An EV home charger makes daily charging much more convenient and can be cheaper when paired with an off-peak or smart tariff.

Is EV home charging essential for employees?

While not mandatory, EV home charging means that drivers can maximise savings and fully enjoy their employee car benefits with the convenience of charging their EV at home.