Norton Motorcycles signs EV salary sacrifice deal with DriveElectric

Norton Motorcycles is offering employees access to an electric car via salary sacrifice after signing a deal with DriveElectric.

The company is offering DriveElectric’s ‘Complete’ salary sacrifice solution to its employees, which includes insurance and early termination protection.

A Pod Point 7kW Solo 3 home charger with an exclusive electric vehicle (EV) tariff can also be included in the package if required, allowing drivers to make savings on home charging.

Rob Ridgway, head of human resources at Norton Motorcycles, said: “As a member of the leadership team at Norton, I feel that I’m playing my part in developing our people and this iconic brand.

“Motorcycles already represent a sustainable way of getting around but giving our ‘Nortoneers’ the option to take an electric car via salary sacrifice amplifies our collective contribution to a decreased carbon footprint and is a lovely additional perk we’re offering to our enthusiastic team.”

Salary sacrifice is a cost-effective way for an employee to switch to a new EV, with zero upfront outlay, in addition to enjoying lower vehicle running costs.

The scheme, says DriveElectric, also helps employers to attract, reward and retain the best employees, and accelerate an organisation’s progress towards its net zero goals.

Customers can search, select and order an EV entirely online – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – and businesses can control and oversee salary sacrifice EV leases using DriveElectric’s EV Hub.

DriveElectric has dedicated consultants to advise about electric cars, supported by tax and compliance specialists, and an on-call team to answer any questions.

It also assists emloyers in promoting salary sacrifice schemes to employees and can organise EV test drive events.

Mike Potter, managing director of DriveElectric, said: “I’m delighted that Norton Motorcycles has joined an ever-growing list of organisations that are benefiting from salary sacrifice.

“Employees can save thousands of pounds per year on new or used EVs, with zero tailpipe emissions minimising impacts on climate change and local air quality.

“Norton’s employees receive support throughout the journey from our EV experts, ensuring that knowledgeable answers are provided to any questions about electric cars and charging.”

Founded in 1898, Norton has won eight World Championships and 94 TTs, and the company is currently developing an electric motorbike as part of an expansion programme which includes the appointment of Richard Arnold, former CEO of Manchester United.