Popular Company Fleet Cars For 2024

For many businesses in the UK, the use of a company car is a major perk.

While the working from home phenomenon has increased dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic, for plenty of businesses it is still essential to get out and about as part of their daily operations. From small businesses to self-employed people and even major corporations, there are still numerous industries that require their employees to head to the office or out into the world to conduct business. 

In these cases, company cars are often used meaning employees don’t need to use their own personal vehicles while out on company business. 

In this article, the team here at The Windscreen Company will assess the most popular company fleet cars for 2024 as well as outline the pros and cons of owning company cars. 

Pros and cons of company cars

If you’re a business owner who has not yet taken the plunge and purchased a company car (or fleet of company vehicles), it’s important to understand the pros and cons of doing so before making a decision.

Company car owners can seek to make use of a wide range of benefits, including:

• A recruitment incentive – Companies that allow their staff to use company cars are often more attractive to potential employees and can also help with retention. It demonstrates you trust and value your staff. 

• Quality vehicles – Often, company cars are of a higher quality than personal vehicles and many of the world’s biggest and most prestigious manufacturers offer company car discounts. This includes Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Tesla.

• No need to worry about future maintenance costs – Company cars are almost always leased, meaning your company will never outright own the vehicle. This is beneficial as many fleets will simply upgrade or change vehicles after a few years, meaning you don’t need to worry about future depreciation costs as the car ages.

• Always drive a new car – As previously mentioned, company cars are typically leased from the manufacturer or dealership and usually are changed every two to three years. This means you’ll almost always be driving one of the newest models on the market.

While there are numerous benefits to having company cars, it’s important to also note some of the potential drawbacks. Businesses that opt for a company car, or cars, will need to pay company car tax. The cost of this will vary from vehicle to vehicle, but electric vehicles (EVs) and those that emit low CO2 levels will be less expensive. Plus, you will be liable for your employees’ behaviour behind the wheel. If a member of your staff gets into an accident, the business will be liable for handling insurance and it can be costly. 

Best-selling company cars for 2024

Now we’ve examined the pros and cons of company cars, let’s take a look at some of the best-selling cars for 2024. This will provide you with a handy guide to the most popular company cars on the market, giving you an overview of the types of vehicles that might be suitable for your business. 

Tesla Model Y

Named ‘Company Car of the Year 2024’ the Tesla Model Y is the number one choice when it comes to fleet vehicles. The American brand has led the way in terms of EVs in recent years, and the Model Y has been at the forefront of this revolution as the manufacturer’s best-selling company car vehicle for the last two years in a row. In fact, it’s not just Tesla’s best-selling company car, it’s the best-selling company car in the whole of the UK and the country’s most widely sold EV. 

Vauxhall Corsa

Reliable, dependable and functional, it’s not a surprise that the trusty Vauxhall Corsa is a popular choice for businesses looking for company cars. The model is available as both a petrol and electric vehicle, meaning you can select the type that’s best for you. However, it’s worth noting that you’ll likely spend less tax on the electric version.

Keep an eye out for an updated model that features a redesigned interior and a new electric powertrain that is set to be released later in 2024. 

Kia Sportage

Another excellent company car choice is the Kia Sportage. Recently, new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options have been released, which make it a greener choice while also making it more efficient to drive. Plus, it currently sits in the 8% benefit-in-kind tax bracket, which makes it one of the more affordable fleet choices. 

Volkswagen Golf

Over the years, the Volkswagen Golf has been one of the most widely sold vehicles in the country among both domestic and fleet customers. In the last 12 months, it was in the top five most-sold company cars in the UK, with its wide range of estate and hatchback models flexibly available as both petrol and hybrid cars. It’s this versatility that makes it a frequent choice among businesses, but it’s also worth noting that there is currently no fully electric option available. 

Polestar 2

In 2017, Polestar became a standalone brand as it separated from Volvo. The Polestar 2 was then released in 2020 and has quickly become one of the most widely sold vehicles in the fleet market. In 2024, a whole host of updates are expected, including longer-range batteries, enhanced acceleration and much more. 

If you’re based in the South East or West Midlands and have a fleet of company vehicles, The Windscreen Company is here to help. We provide leading fleet windscreen replacement and fleet windscreen repair services, that ensure you and your employees are always safe when out on the road. Whether you drive a petrol company car or need an electric and hybrid windscreen repair service, our team will tailor our offering specifically to the unique specifications of your vehicle and this will include providing ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) recalibration where necessary. To find out more about what we do or to enquire about our leading trade accounts, get in touch with our team today.          

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