Car Benefit and Fuel Benefit are both based on the CO2 output of your car: the lower the emissions, the lower your Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) taxation.
ecoFLEX
Minimise your BiK tax bill (1): Choose an ecoFLEX model and pay less BiK, with Corsa from 13% BiK, Meriva from 15%, Astra from 13%, Zafira Tourer and Insignia from 17%1
Minimise your BiK tax bill (2): Choose Ampera and pay just 5% BiK1
Pay for your own fuel? ecoFLEX models have outstanding fuel economy – up to 80.7mpg (Combined)
Avoid the London Congestion Charge (up to £12/day or £3,000 p/a) – Corsa 1.3CDTi 16v (95PS) ecoFLEX Start/Stop models are exempt as are Astra 1.7CDTi 16v (110PS and 130PS) ecoFLEX Start/Stop hatchback models2
Extensive choice of models and trim levels available (over 200) with ecoFLEX engines
BiK savings of up to more than £2,400 in four years for 40% tax payers3
Ampera: Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV)
Just 5% Benefit-in-Kind taxation
Travels up to 50 miles on battery power alone – sufficient for 85% of commuting4
Combined/weighted fuel economy of up to 235.4mpg5
Exempt from London Congestion Charge2
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* = Excludes fuel & lubricants; congestion charges; parking and speeding fines and the £250 insurance excess (if applicable).
1 = 2012/2013 tax year. General Motors UK Limited does not offer tax advice and recommends that all Company Car Drivers consult their own accountant with regards to their particular tax position.
2 = On payment of £10 annual registration fee. Correct at time of publication and based on paying full price charge (April 2012).
3 = Benefit-in-Kind saving based on a comparison of a 40% tax payer driving an Insignia hatchback SRi 2.0CDTi 16v (130PS) ecoFLEX Start/Stop with optional metallic paint at £495, over a four year term equating to total BiK payable of £7,554 compared with its 1.8i 16v VVT (140PS) petrol equivalent equating to total BiK payable of £9,985 – a saving of £2,431. Tax years 2012/2015 inclusive.
4 = CCB EcoAuto Research, May 2010.
5 = The “Combined/weighted” fuel consumption/CO2 figures calculated from two test results: one the battery fully charged and the other when the battery is discharged. The two test results are a weighted average, taking into account mileage range on battery power only, providing a figure in a variety of charge conditions.
Advantages for Company Car Drivers
