Lease News
Business leasing news and guides
New models, tax changes and plain-English guides to ending, transferring or taking over a business lease.
3 November 2026
Company car tax on electric cars: the rates now and what's changing
Benefit-in-kind rates for electric cars and plug-in hybrids from 2026/27 to 2030/31, including the Autumn Budget 2026 changes, with a worked example.
3 November 2026
How to get out of a business car lease early — and what it really costs
Three ways to hand back a company car before the end of the contract, what each one costs, and how to work out which is cheapest for your business.
3 November 2026
Lease transfer or Early Termination Charge: which costs your business less?
Ending a business car lease early can cost thousands. Passing it to another business often costs a fraction. Here's how the two compare.
3 November 2026
The Early Termination Charge explained, with a worked example
How funders usually calculate the charge for ending a business lease early, a worked example, and five ways to reduce or avoid it.
3 November 2026 · Lepas L8
Lepas L8: the new plug-in hybrid SUV from the makers of Jaecoo
Chery Group's third UK brand arrives with a large five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, a 56-mile electric range and low company-car tax.
3 November 2026
Taking over a business car lease: what you gain, and what to check
No initial rental, a shorter commitment and usually no waiting list. How taking over another business's lease works, and the checks to make first.
3 November 2026
Which funders allow business lease transfers, and what do they charge?
Whether you can pass your lease to another business depends on your funder. What they check, what it usually costs and how long it takes.
3 November 2026
Leaving a salary sacrifice car scheme early: the options
What happens to a salary sacrifice car when an employee leaves, who pays the Early Termination Charge, and how employers can avoid it.
20 October 2026 · Volkswagen ID. Polo
Volkswagen ID. Polo: the electric Polo arrives — what it means for business drivers
VW's all-electric Polo is now on sale in the UK from £23,945, with up to 281 miles of range. Here's why it matters if you run a company car or a small fleet.