# bcfwessex.co.uk > AI-optimized mirror of bcfwessex.co.uk containing 25 pages totalling 12,612 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://bcfwessex.co.uk/. Last updated: 2026-06-15T08:14:32.983Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [site-root.html](/content/site-root.html) (1 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/whole-life-costs-head-north/index.html](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/whole-life-costs-head-north/index.html) (1 words) - [bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/the-2023-autumn-statement-whats-the-impact-for-leasing-brokers.html](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/the-2023-autumn-statement-whats-the-impact-for-leasing-brokers.html) (1 words) - [bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/2024-uk-auto-industry-changes/index.html](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/2024-uk-auto-industry-changes/index.html) (1 words) - [bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/2024-autumn-budget-summary/index.html](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/2024-autumn-budget-summary/index.html) (1 words) - [bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/salary-sacrifice-delivers-more-than-just-tax-and-nic-savings.html](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/salary-sacrifice-delivers-more-than-just-tax-and-nic-savings.html) (1 words) - [bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/2025-uk-government-autumn-budget/index.html](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/2025-uk-government-autumn-budget/index.html) (1 words) - [Bestselling EVs of 2025: a comparison](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/bestselling-ev-cars-of-2025-a-comparison/index.html): Last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) published its list of the top-selling cars of 2025, and the data makes for some very interesting reading. Of particular note, last year saw a 3.5% increase in registrations compared to 2024, with new-car sales surpassing 2 milli, Last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) published its list of the top-selling cars of 2025, and the data makes for some very interesting reading. Of particular note, last year saw a 3.5% increase in registrations compared to 2024, with new-car sales surpassing 2 million for the first time since the pandemic, but still lagging by approximately 25% from the market highs seen in 2016.  (1,197 words) - [2026 Outlook: Salary sacrifice growth forecast as used EVs and cheaper models prevail.](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/fleet-car-leasing-industry-outlook-2026/index.html): A clear trend identified by the BVRLA is the growing importance of salary sacrifice, with 90% of leasing companies anticipating an increase in uptake among large corporate customers, as employees increasingly seek cost-efficient ways to access vehicles, particularly electric vehicles (EVs), as part , A clear trend identified by the BVRLA is the growing importance of salary sacrifice, with 90% of leasing companies anticipating an increase in uptake among large corporate customers, as employees increasingly seek cost-efficient ways to access vehicles, particularly electric vehicles (EVs), as part of their overall compensation package. (1,043 words) - [[Building a balanced EV fleet in a changing market](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/building-a-balanced-ev-fleet-in-a-changing-market/index.html)](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/index.html): Catch up on the latest news from BCF Wessex, The Fleet Tax Guide, Salary Sacrifice and Gensen software., Catch up on the latest news from BCF Wessex, The Fleet Tax Guide, Salary Sacrifice and Gensen software. (579 words) - [News Direct - Building a Balanced EV Fleet in a Changing Market](/content/sitemap-xml.html) (2,748 words) - [How do all the new Chinese brands compare to each other?](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/how-do-all-the-new-chinese-brands-compare-to-each-other.html): BYD, the Chinese car manufacturer which has recently overtaken Tesla as the world’s premier electric car (“EV”) retailer, has seen a massive boom in sales in the UK in the last couple of years, where it accounted for 2.54% of new car registrations in the UK in 2025, up from 0.45% for the whole of 20, BYD, the Chinese car manufacturer which has recently overtaken Tesla as the world’s premier electric car (“EV”) retailer, has seen a massive boom in sales in the UK in the last couple of years, where it accounted for 2.54% of new car registrations in the UK in 2025, up from 0.45% for the whole of 2024 (774 words) - [How to offer home chargers with salary sacrifice](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/how-to-offer-home-chargers-with-salary-sacrifice/index.html): BCF Wessex has been asked several questions regarding home chargers in the last few months. The enquiries mostly centre around salary sacrifice and whether a home charger can be included in the employee’s gross salary sacrifice, thereby unlocking income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NIC), BCF Wessex has been asked several questions regarding home chargers in the last few months. The enquiries mostly centre around salary sacrifice and whether a home charger can be included in the employee’s gross salary sacrifice, thereby unlocking income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NIC) savings on the cost of the home charger and its installation. (700 words) - [Jeff’s take on the Autumn ‘22 budget](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/jeffs-take-on-the-autumn-22-budget/index.html): Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement was delivered against the backdrop of continuing economic uncertainty. Designed to promote long-term stability while bringing down high rates of inflation..., Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement was delivered against the backdrop of continuing economic uncertainty. Designed to promote long-term stability while bringing down high rates of inflation... (780 words) - [EV Whole Life Costs – What’s Happening? And What You Can Do About It.](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/ev-whole-life-costs-whats-happening-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.html): A year ago, you would have expected electric vehicles (EVs) to be considerably cheaper than petrol and diesel (ICE) cars when considering their respective whole life costs…, A year ago, you would have expected electric vehicles (EVs) to be considerably cheaper than petrol and diesel (ICE) cars when considering their respective whole life costs… (637 words) - [Building a balanced EV fleet in a changing market](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/building-a-balanced-ev-fleet-in-a-changing-market/index.html): The UK fleet market is entering a new phase of electrification. It’s one defined by the pace of transition but even more so by the breadth of zero-emission OEMs and models now available., The UK fleet market is entering a new phase of electrification. It’s one defined by the pace of transition but even more so by the breadth of zero-emission OEMs and models now available. (1,100 words) - [The Growth Plan 2022 – or ‘mini Budget’ – and what it means to the fleet industry](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/september-2022-mini-micro-tiny-budget/index.html): It will be interesting to gauge whether these measures will stimulate the personal contract hire (PCH) market but with cost of living concerns being only partially mitigated and further interest rate rises already pencilled in, it’s likely that there won’t be a significant uptick., It will be interesting to gauge whether these measures will stimulate the personal contract hire (PCH) market but with cost of living concerns being only partially mitigated and further interest rate rises already pencilled in, it’s likely that there won’t be a significant uptick. (344 words) - [Chinese brands are taking over the European market](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/chinese-brands-are-taking-over-the-european-market/index.html): The UK is responsible for 30% of all Chinese car sales in Europe. Chinese brands such as BYD, Omoda and Jaecoo have seen a huge increase in UK sales recently, with BYD capturing 2.54% of market share in 2025. But why is this happening, and what does it mean for incumbent, established manufacturers i, The UK is responsible for 30% of all Chinese car sales in Europe. Chinese brands such as BYD, Omoda and Jaecoo have seen a huge increase in UK sales recently, with BYD capturing 2.54% of market share in 2025. But why is this happening, and what does it mean for incumbent, established manufacturers in both the UK and global markets? Not to mention how it could impact consumers? (715 words) - [Lloyd Latchford's new insurers - AVIVA, and their Fleetwise policy.](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/lloyd-latchford-and-aviva-for-gensen-salary-sacrifice.html): All Gensen salary sacrifice clients will have access to the latest documentation and software updates upon launch of the new scheme partnership for AVIVA, via Lloyd Latchford, in October 2024. Employers and employees will be able to take advantage of the new pricing and policies from 1st October., All Gensen salary sacrifice clients will have access to the latest documentation and software updates upon launch of the new scheme partnership for AVIVA, via Lloyd Latchford, in October 2024. Employers and employees will be able to take advantage of the new pricing and policies from 1st October. (435 words) - [Gofor launches driver portal for growing salary sacrifice market with BCF Wessex](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/gofor-launches-driver-portal-for-growing-salary-sacrifice-market-with-bcf-wessex.html): Gofor is introducing a driver portal for its expanding client base of salary sacrifice customers. The new portal is an extension of the Edinburgh-based leasing broker’s arrangement with salary sacrifice consultancy BCF Wessex., Gofor is introducing a driver portal for its expanding client base of salary sacrifice customers. The new portal is an extension of the Edinburgh-based leasing broker’s arrangement with salary sacrifice consultancy BCF Wessex. (350 words) - [Fleet Tax Guide updated for the mini-budget - The Growth Plan summary.](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/fleet-tax-guide-sept-2022-updated/index.html): Our Fleet Tax Guide for fleet, leasing companies and manufacturers has been updated to include a summary on the Kwasi Kwarteng mini-budget of September 2022., Our Fleet Tax Guide for fleet, leasing companies and manufacturers has been updated to include a summary on the Kwasi Kwarteng mini-budget of September 2022. (220 words) - [Farewell, HSCL](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/farewell-hscl/index.html): Last April we prepared, tested, and launched calculators reflecting the implementation of the new HSCL, never dreaming that by 22nd September 2022 the government would announce its reversal and we’d need to undo all those updates!, Last April we prepared, tested, and launched calculators reflecting the implementation of the new HSCL, never dreaming that by 22nd September 2022 the government would announce its reversal and we’d need to undo all those updates! (184 words) - [BCF Wessex launches Gensen Vans to empower brokers with true van costs](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/gensen-vans-is-now-available-for-leasing-companies-and-brokers.html): BCF Wessex, a leading provider of automotive software solutions, has announced the launch of Gensen Vans, a powerful new tool designed to transform the way businesses make decisions about van leasing and ownership., BCF Wessex, a leading provider of automotive software solutions, has announced the launch of Gensen Vans, a powerful new tool designed to transform the way businesses make decisions about van leasing and ownership. (287 words) - [BROKER NEWS: Best Commercial Vehicle Broker Award – supported by BCF Wessex](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/broker-news-awards-2025/index.html): We were pleased to support the Broker News awards again this year, and coincide the launch of our new Gensen Vans software with the sponsorship of the Best Commercial Vehicle Broker award category., We were pleased to support the Broker News awards again this year, and coincide the launch of our new Gensen Vans software with the sponsorship of the Best Commercial Vehicle Broker award category. (170 words) - [Salary sacrifice remains supported in the October 2024 budget](/content/bcf-wessex-news-and-updates/2024-autumn-budget-salary-sacrifice/index.html): With the government’s commitment to support the take-up of electric vehicles (“EVs”) by maintaining competitively low BiK tax rates from 2028 to 2030, the Chancellor has provided the clarity and certainty required by company car and salary sacrifice providers., With the government’s commitment to support the take-up of electric vehicles (“EVs”) by maintaining competitively low BiK tax rates from 2028 to 2030, the Chancellor has provided the clarity and certainty required by company car and salary sacrifice providers. 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