Love electric vs The Electric Car Scheme

BEST ELECTRIC CAR SCHEME ALTERNATIVE

Compare loveelectric to The Electric Car Scheme. See why employers opt for our built-in protection, cheaper charging and the widest range of EVs.

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Why do teams choose loveelectric over the Electric Car Scheme

Peace of mind from day one

loveelectric’s Zero Risk Guarantee
protects employers from Day 1 -
regardless of the reason an
employee leaves. No qualifying
periods. No unexpected costs.

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Digital charge card: save anywhere

Salary sacrifice your charging with
loveelectric’s virtual Visa Charge Card. It works with any public charger or at home, integrating with your virtual wallet - unlike ECS’ physical RFID card.

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Evs your team can actually afford

loveelectric’s Reloved® marketplace
offers quality-assured used EVs with
the same great package as new vehicles - for even less. Giving more employees access to electric vehicles.

Side-by-side

A clear rundown of how loveelectric compares: employer protection, savings, charging, vehicle range and service, so you can choose the right scheme for you.

Salary Sacrifice
Market-leading
loveelectric
Electric Car Scheme
Employer risk
Our Zero Risk Guarantee protects you from day one.
Protection available, subject to qualifying periods and conditions
Employer protection
Resignation, redundancy and dismissal covered from day one with the Zero Risk Guarantee (ZRG)
Varies by scenario and timing
Employee savings
30-60%
20-50%
Cost to the business
Cost neutral, scheme fee covered by employer National Insurance savings
Costs and liabilities vary by protection level
New EVs available
Yes
Yes
Used EV salary sacrifice
Yes, thoroughly inspected and refurbished EVs
Limited availability
Insurance, maintenance, tyres and breakdown
Included in one fixed monthly cost with no hidden extras
Included
Trustpilot rating
4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot
4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot
B Corp certified
Yes
Yes
100% electric
Yes
No
Charge Card
Market-leading
loveelectric
Electric Car Scheme
Charging savings
30-60%
20-50%
Charge Card type
Virtual Visa charge card
Physical RFID charge card
Apple Pay and Google Pay
Available instantly
limited to supported networks
Charging network coverage
100%
Cell
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Frequently asked questions

What's the maximum amount of deposit I can put down?

There's no set figure, as it depends on a multitude of factors such as your salary and lease cost. We offer 5 levels of deposit; 1 being no deposit and 5 being the maximum deposit available. If a higher level of deposit would bring your salary below the minimum wage, then it'll be restricted from view at the point of ordering.

Do I have to put down a deposit when ordering a car?

Nope. Dynamic Deposits are completely optional. If you want to pay a flat fee throughout your lease term from the beginning, then simply select Level 1 at point of ordering.

Can I spread the deposit across more than 3 months?

Currently, you're only able to spread the deposit amount across the first 3 months of your lease.

How much of a discount will I receive by placing a deposit?

The benefits of increasing your payments in the first 3 months are two-fold. Firstly, your monthly payments from Month 4 to the end of your lease term, will be lower. Secondly, we offer an additional discount on top of the salary sacrifice savings. The higher the level of deposit, the more discount you'll receive.