For Employees
An affordable way to drive an electric car
CleanDrive makes it possible for cleaners and FM staff to drive a modern electric vehicle, often for less than they’re currently spending to run an older petrol or diesel car.
What you get
A brand-new or used electric car
You can choose from a wide range of new or high-quality used electric cars, all modern, safe and reliable. Whether you want something small and easy to park or something with more space for family and commuting, there’s an EV that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Insurance, servicing, breakdown and tyres all included
Your monthly amount covers almost everything you need to run the car. Insurance, routine servicing, tyre replacement and breakdown cover are all built in, so you won’t face surprise repair bills or extra costs during the year.
Savings thanks to income tax and National Insurance efficiencies
Because the cost comes out of your salary before tax and National Insurance are calculated, you pay less tax overall. This means your electric car can work out significantly cheaper than getting the same car through a normal lease or finance agreement.
No deposit to pay
There’s nothing to pay upfront — no big deposit and no hidden fees. You simply pick your car and get it delivered without needing to save hundreds or thousands of pounds beforehand, making it much easier to get into a newer, cleaner vehicle.
One fixed monthly amount taken straight from your pay
Your car is paid for through a single, simple monthly deduction from your salary. It’s predictable, easy to budget for and replaces multiple expenses like insurance, servicing and repairs with just one fixed cost.
Lower day-to-day running costs
Electric cars are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel vehicles. Charging costs less than filling up with fuel, and EVs have fewer parts that can go wrong, reducing maintenance costs. Most drivers find their weekly travel costs drop noticeably once they switch.
Why it can cost less
With salary sacrifice, the cost of the car is taken from your pay before tax and NI are applied. This means you’re effectively paying with “pre-tax” money. The government collects less tax, and you keep more of your salary – which makes the car cheaper than a normal lease or loan.
Full Worked Example: How Salary Sacrifice Makes an EV Cheaper
Scenario:
An employee wants an electric car that would normally cost £450 per month on a personal lease.
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1. Normal Personal Lease (Paid After Tax)
If you lease the car privately, you pay the £450 from your take-home pay, meaning tax and NI have already been deducted.
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Monthly payment: £450
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Paid from post-tax salary
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Insurance, servicing, tyres, breakdown = extra costs
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Total monthly car costs: £500–£600+ (once everything is included)
2. Salary Sacrifice (Paid Before Tax & NI)
With CleanDrive, the cost is taken before tax and National Insurance.
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Salary sacrifice amount for the same car:
£450 – £161 tax & NI savings = £289 per month
Breakdown (typical basic-rate taxpayer):
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Income tax saved: £90
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National Insurance saved: £71
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Total saved per month: £161
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Your effective monthly cost: £289 per month
Plus, everything is included:
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Insurance
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Servicing
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Tyres
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Breakdown cover
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Road tax​
3. Total Annual Saving
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Personal lease cost: £450 x 12 = £5,400
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Salary sacrifice cost: £289 x 12 = £3,468
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Annual saving: £1,932
Employees often save £1,500–£2,500 per year compared to a like-for-like personal lease.