NOVATED LEASE & EV OWNERSHIP
Novated Lease Salary Sacrifice: Payslip and Payroll Guide
Salary sacrifice can direct agreed remuneration towards a car benefit, but the payroll treatment depends on employer policy and tax rules.
Reviewed 26 October 2026 · General information only · No finance applications, referrals or personalised tax advice
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01 / Choose your EV
Research the exact Australian model and variant before comparing costs.
Continue research02 / Explore the numbers
Adjust the lease term, residual, charging and operating costs.
Continue research03 / Check eligibility
Understand the rules and questions to take to your employer or provider.
Continue researchPractical guidance
The decisions behind the drive.
01 / GUIDE
Understand the arrangement
Ask your employer which administrators it allows, whether a novated lease is available to your employment type and how pre-tax and post-tax deductions are shown.
Explore vehicles02 / GUIDE
See the full cost
An eligible exempt EV benefit can still be reportable for certain income tests. Do not calculate take-home pay by applying a marginal rate to every packaged expense.
Test the costs03 / GUIDE
Choose your next step
Request a worked payslip illustration, itemised quote, residual and written explanation of what happens during leave or a change of employer.
Understand FBT conditionsBefore you commit
Four things to check.
A headline payroll deduction does not establish the total cost or guarantee a tax saving. Compare the same vehicle and term.
Calculate a scenario01
Employer eligibility
Confirm your employer supports the arrangement and what happens if employment changes.
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All finance costs
Ask for the drive-away price, interest and itemised fees.
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Residual and early exit
Check the end-of-term obligation and termination conditions.
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Current tax rules
Verify current ATO conditions and your circumstances with qualified professionals.
Continue your EV journey.
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