Drive a Fully Electric Vehicle with a Novated Lease

Looking to transition to a fully electric vehicle without the hefty upfront costs? Remunerator offers a smart alternative through our electric car novated leasing program.

Enjoy the same tax benefits and savings as a new car lease, but with the affordability of an electric vehicle. Our tailored solutions make it simple for employers and employees to access the vehicles they want, with predictable budgeting and convenience.

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What is the Electric Car Discount?

Since 1 July 2022, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) first held and used on or after 1 July 2022 and where no luxury car tax (LCT) has been payable may be exempt from the Fringe Benefits Tax payable that normally applies to employers who offer Novated Lease arrangements.

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Key Benefits of Leasing an Electric Car

Leasing an electric car offers several advantages over buying outright:

FBT Exemption: Eligible BEVs may benefit from the FBT exemption, offering significant savings on EVs in addition to the usual benefits of a novated lease.

GST Savings: Enjoy GST savings up to $6,334 (as per ATO guidelines as at 01/07/24) on the purchase of your new car. Save GST running costs too.

Bundled Running Costs: Simplify budgeting by including charging, servicing, insurance and registration in a single payment.

Reduced Running Costs: By charging rather than filling up at the petrol station, you may notice reduced running costs for your vehicle.

How Do I Novate an Electric Car?

Driving an electric car on a novated lease undergoes the same process as novating a petrol or diesel car:


Research Research which electric car is suitable to your lifestyle.	Request a Quote Request an estimate for your new electric car on a novated lease.	Chat with our Novated Leasing Specialists One of our novated leasing specialists will be in contact with you to understand your driving behaviors and car usage to design your personalized quote.	Order Your New Car Once you accept your novated lease quote it is time to order your new or used electric car! You can source your vehicle privately or have our complementary in-house car procurement team source it for you.	Drive with Confidence Once you take delivery of your car you can drive with confidence. You will have a dedicated team of support specialists as ongoing support for the duration of your lease.

Top Electric Cars That Qualify for the Electric Car Discount

Choose from a growing range of EVs. Popular options include:

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
BYD Dolphin and Atto 3
Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric
Kia EV6 and Niro EV
Polestar 2
BMW iX3 and i4

Our experts can help you find a used car that fits your lifestyle and budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an electric vehicle?

An electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle that uses an electric motor to power it's drive.

There are three main types of EVs, being:

Hybrid electric vehicles
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
Battery electric vehicles

Battery electric vehicles are what people generally think of when hearing electric vehicle. These are 'ell-electric' vehicles that are powered exclusively by a battery, for example Tesla vehicles.

What is a hybrid vehicle?

A hybrid vehicle uses both a petrol engine and electric motor to power a car.

There are two main types of hybrid vehicles:

1. Hybrid Electric Vehicle

The electric and petrol engine work together to reduce fuel consumption. These cars cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged when driving through regenerative braking.

2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are also powered by electric and petrol engines that work together. The main difference is, PHEVs have a larger and more powerful battery packs. Drivers can choose between driving in electric-only mode or with the petrol motor. To battery is charged through regenerative braking or, as the name suggests, by plugging it in.

Can I claim recharging costs?

Yes, you can claim on the recharging costs of your electric vehicle and include them in your salary package. At this stage, FBT legislation has not been updated to reflect the differences between a combustion engine car and an EV.

As such, our interpretation at this stage is that electricity costs can only be claimed if you can uniquely identify the electricity used and the specific cost. For further information, talk to our novated leasing specialists.

When is each car brand offering an electric fleet?

We're seeing more car manufacturers introducing EVs into their product lines. In fact, almost every car brand has identified electric as the future of motoring.

Here's a round up of when each manufacturer has identified when they are transitioning to an electric fleet:

Car Brand	Electrified Fleet Date
Alfa Romeo	Fully electric by 2030
Alpine	Fully electric by 2030
Aston Martin	Introducing Lagonda, their all-electric sub-brand set to debut before 2030
Audi	Confirms it intends to build their last combustion-engine vehicle in 2026
Bentley	Entire line-up to be plug-in hybrids by 2026 and completely battery-electric by 2030
Citroen	Aims to offer electrified version of every model in its range by 2025
Fiat	Phasing out combustion engines from 2025 and fully electric by 2030
Ford	Passenger car fleet fully electric by 2030
GM	Phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2035, with plans to become carbon neutral by 2040
Honda	Pledged to become zero-emissions brand by 2040
Jaguar	Aims to offer electrified version of every model in its range by 2025
MINI	Plans to offer plug-in hybrid version of every model in its range by 2025 and eliminating combustion engines by 2030
Maserati	All models in its range will be plug-in or fully electric by 2025
Mercedes-Benz	Expects half its sales will be all-electric or hybrid models by 2025
Peugeot	All models in its range will be hybrid or fully electric by 2025
Volkswagen	Fully electrified range in Europe by 2035, with Australia to follow soon after
Volvo	All vehicles to be hybrid or electric by 2025, with plans to eliminate combustion engines by 2030

For information on any car brands not listed here, please contact our novated leasing specialists who will be happy to assist you in any of your enquiries.

Is driving an electric vehicle 'better' than petrol?

The answer to this question is very subjective and depends on an individuals circumstances and personal preferences.

It's clear that the future of motoring is electric and a big part of the motoring public will be using electric power in some form.

But how do electric cars compare to their petrol counterparts now?

We investigate this question in our article here.

How will driving an EV on a novated lease impact my existing Government entitlements or liabilities?

Under the Electric Car Discount Policy, eligible EVs and hybrid cars are exempt from FBT. Employers are still required to calculate and provide a reportable fringe benefit amount (RFBA) to employees.

When novated leasing an EV, the additional RFBA may result in an add-on to an employee's relevant income calculation. This has the potential to affect employees with any means-tested Government entitlements such as Family Tax Benefit support, childcare subsidies, HECS debt, and Medicare levy surcharge.

To understand if and how this will directly impact you, please contact Remunerator.