Car and van data, running costs, salary sacrifice and tax calculators at DriveSmart

Why We Are Here

Because you need hard facts to choose your next new car or van, and we've got millions of them.

Prices, equipment, BHP, 0-60, dimensions, EV battery range and recharge times, company car tax, running costs and more.

But don't worry, we won't let you drown in a sea of data.

We'll give you smart recommendations using incredible tools to get straight to what you need.

What Can We Do?

You can search for cars that meet your monthly budget, standard equipment needs or environmental impact.

And you can get the answer to questions such as 'should I lease or buy', 'do I go ICE or Electric', 'should I take cash or a company car' and even 'how do I get an EV with salary sacrifice'.

With our help, we think you'll make a better choice for your next new car or van.

So Where To Start?

Where To Start?

Try a phrase like 'find electric cars' or 'cars with heated steering wheel' in the search box above and click the search button.

Why not ask a question like 'calculate my company car benefit' or 'how does salary sacrifice work'?

Or perhaps just scroll down to see the data and tools we've got in our site.

And you can always call or contact us too!

Electric Cars And Vans ...

Thinking about going electric for your next new car or van?

Or perhaps your employer is offering a 'salary sacrifice' scheme for an EV?

Whatever you need to know about electric cars or vans, we've got the information you need ready and waiting

CAR SALARY SACRIFICE

Need to know how car salary sacrifice works for EVs? We explain car salary sacrifice and how to do it ....

Car Salary Sacrifice

SAL-SAC CALCULATOR

What could a car salary sacrifice plan do for your pay packet? Try our car salary sacrifice calculator to see.

Car Salary Sacrifice Calculator

RUNNING COSTS

Instantly compare running costs side-by-side for ICE and electric cars .

Cars

RUNNING COSTS

Get forecast depreciation, maintenance and fuel costs for ICE and Electric vans.

Vans

BATTERY RANGE

We've got electric car and van battery recharge times and range.

Range And Recharge

RECHARGE CO2

We've calculated the CO2 created when you recharge an electric car or van.

Recharge CO2

MILEAGE RATES

We've calculated which cars can be run on HMRC's electric company car mileage rate.

Mileage Rates

FINANCE FOR EVs

Buy an EV? Or let someone else worry about depreciation and maintenance by leasing or subscribing instead?

EV Finance

Cars, Vans and The Environment

CARBON FOOTPRINT

Our Carbon Footprint Calculator will work out the tailpipe impact of your choice of new car or van.

You can check the CO2 output of a new vehicle and see the tonnes of CO2 your car or van produces each year based on your mileage.

Carbon Footprint Calculator

ECO SEARCH

If you're looking for a more environmentally friendly car but can't yet switch to electric then we can help.

We can find cars by CO2 output and fuel consumption, plus plug-in and self-charging hybrids to help your move to more eco-friendly motoring.

Eco Search

CO2 AND TAX

If you want a more environmentally friendly company car then we can show you which ones lower your carbon footprint and company car taxes too.

You can search by CO2 output, or get straight to the money looking for a lower taxable benefit or monthly tax bill.

Company Car Search

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I need specific Features

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I want Performance

I want an Electric Car

I want Electric

Looking for a Company Car

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I have a Cash Allowance

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Find Vans ...

We can find your next new van by manufacturer, body style, fuel type, gearbox, height, length, payload and more.

Just click on one of the links below ...

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Vans by Length/Height etc

Vans by Gearbox

Vans by Payload

GET STRAIGHT TO THE FACTS ...

CAR & VAN FACTS

We've got millions of facts about new cars and vans.

Cars ...

Get straight into prices, standard equipment, options, performance, fuel economy and battery range.

Just choose a car for instant data on emissions, company car benefit and more.

Car Facts

Vans ...

Height, width, cargo length, payload, whatever you need to know about a van it's here.

Select a van and find standard equipment, options and specs at a glance.

Van Facts

Cars And Your Money

Lease Or Buy?

Take on the responsibility of ownership or go for leasing and avoid the risks?

Our lease or buy analyser will show how to finance your new car or van, whether you're funding a car for yourself or an entire fleet for your business.

Lease or Buy?

Running Costs

We've calculated running costs for 10,000 new cars and vans to make it easy for you to compare.

Get side-by-side comparisons for petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars instantly.

Compare Costs

Company Car Tax

Over 50% of new cars go to company car drivers and we can check your taxes.

We've put together all the tools that employers and drivers will need to minimise their company car taxes or get the right tax deductions for business motoring.

Tax Calculators

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WE'VE GOT THE EXPLANATIONS YOU NEED

ALL THE EXPLANATIONS

Don't know PCP from PCH or depreciation from amortisation?

If you want to understand car leasing, van leasing or any type of funding for your next new car or van then our finance library has everything you need to know.

We've explained car leasing, business and personal contract purchase, personal contract hire and how to buy, lease or finance a new van.

And in the new era of electric vehicles, we've also covered subscription services for electric cars and vans.

Not only that, we have the most extensive library on company car tax, capital allowances and company van taxation.

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