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Offer employees significant savings on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids with a novated lease

Electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) adoption in Australia is set to explode. With the introduction of no Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) for eligible vehicles only through a novated lease, these cars will be in high demand with your employees.

Benefit the environment
and your business

Meet the demand for EVs

40% of Aussies say they’d buy an EV if subsidies assisted the initial purchase price*. With the introduction of no FBT on eligible EVs and PHEVs only through a novated lease, employees will be seeking employers who proactively offer this benefit.

Give employees’ salaries a boost, at no cost

With no FBT on eligible EVs and PHEVs, you could save your employees on average $9k per year at no cost to your business. This is almost double the savings** compared to a novated lease with an internal combustion engine vehicle.

Strengthen your Employer Value Proposition (EVP)

With more than 7 out of 10 employees^ being interested in accessing salary packaging, novated leasing is a powerful tool to drive financial wellbeing and enhance your EVP.

Simplify your balance sheet with no FBT

With no FBT to pay on eligible EVs and PHEVs there is no FBT offset or reporting required, simplifying your balance sheet.

Minimise payroll tax

If your business qualifies for payroll tax, the more eligible EVs and PHEVs your employees take up through a novated lease arrangement, the more you could save by reducing their taxable income.

Take leadership on sustainability

You’ll be leading the transition to EVs, and demonstrating innovation and a commitment to sustainability.

Flare can help your business go green

Our fully digital novated lease process is completely paperless from start-to-finish, making it faster, easier, and better for you and the environment.

Our car experts have an extensive understanding of all cars, including EVs and PHEVs. We help you keep across the latest models, find the right vehicle for your needs, source it, and purchase it.

Car salary packaging is low-touch and hassle-free

Set up your business in ten minutes

If you have never had a novated lease before, we’ll help you understand it, get set up, and promote it within your business. We make it simple and easy. The whole set up process will take you less than 10 minutes with Flare.

No admin burden

Flare’s dedicated team will manage the lease from start to finish directly with your employee, and provide any support they need along the way.

No liability for lease payments

The responsibility for the lease sits with the employee. If they leave the business, they take the lease with them.

No cost to your business

There are no start-up costs or ongoing fees. All the expenses for car salary packaging are deducted from your participating employees’ salaries.

Offer savings only available through a novated lease

With the introduction of no FBT on eligible EVs and PHEVs, your employees can enjoy significant savings only available through a novated lease.

Frequently asked questions

What is the legislation and how could employees save?
In a move that supports both the environment and the budget of Australians, the federal government has recently introduced legislation that makes electric vehicles (EVs) priced under $84,916 exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT).

Before this bill was passed, you would have expected to pay 20% of the FBT base value of the vehicle as a post tax deduction from your salary. Now, with this change, the total amount is calculated and deducted before-tax so you, as the employee, is not paying any FBT or income tax on your new eligible EV or PHEV.
What is covered by an EV through a novated lease?
On average, Flare leaseholders have saved a total of $20,000 on their vehicle purchase price, running costs and tax over the course of ownership.
Which vehicles are eligible for the FBT exemption?
The vehicle must be at first sale less than the luxury car tax threshold for fuel efficient vehicles which is $84,916 as of the 1st of December 2022. While vehicles are exempt from paying FBT, there will be reportable fringe benefits for employees.

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Terms and conditions

*https://electricvehiclecouncil.com.au/news/australians-ready-to-embrace-electric-cars-and-want-their-pollies-to-back-the-switch-poll/
**Flare comparison data between ICE Mazda CX5 vs. EV Tesla Model 3 on 50 month lease term, 15,000kms pa
^Flare and EY Australia Pay in the New Economy
1 The residual cost for this model comes to $27,845, based on a balloon payment of 37.5%
2 Pricing based on the drive-away cost of a Tesla Model Y in NSW.
3 Monthly running costs include fuel, maintenance, insurance and servicing.
The above comparison is indicative and of a general nature only, and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation or needs into account. We recommend you consider if you need to seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions regarding Flare Cars.
All calculations are based on the following assumptions: living in NSW, salary: $95,000 gross p.a., travelling 15,00 kms p.a., finance/lease term: 48 months. Figure quoted include budgets for finance, fuel, servicing, tyres, maintenance, comprehensive insurance, registration and CTP.
Novated lease calculations use net GST processing method and Employee Contribution Method for FBT purposes; the total cost over life reflects the net effect after tax and includes a Flare cars admin fee; Interest rate quoted for both the novated lease and car loan calculations is 9.5% with a $550 inc GST establishment fee. Comprehensive Insurance estimate based on 2.5% of the purchase price of the car.

1 The residual cost for this model comes to $27,845, based on a balloon payment of 37.5%

2 Pricing based on the drive-away cost of a Tesla Model Y in NSW.

3 Monthly running costs include fuel, maintenance, insurance and servicing.

The above comparison is indicative and of a general nature only, and we have not taken your personal financial objectives, situation or needs into account. We recommend you consider if you need to seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions regarding Flare Cars.

All calculations are based on the following assumptions: living in NSW, salary: $95,000 gross p.a., travelling 15,00 kms p.a., finance/lease term: 48 months. Figure quoted include budgets for finance, fuel, servicing, tyres, maintenance, comprehensive insurance, registration and CTP.

Novated lease calculations: use Net GST processing method and Employee Contribution Method for FBT purposes; the total cost over life reflects the net effect after rax and includes a Flare cars admin fee; Interest rate quoted for novated lease is 5.78% p.a. vs 7.49% p.a. for a car loan. Cash cost per month based on capital cost of the car divided by 48 months and does not factor in loss of interest. Comprehensive Insurance estimate based on 2.5% of the purchase price of the car.