Mobility budget and short lease

More and more employers are switching from a traditional lease car to a mobility budget. The idea is simple: instead of a fixed car, you offer employees a budget that allows them to arrange their own mobility. This gives freedom of choice and can make a significant difference in costs. But how do employees fill in that budget in practice? And how do you, as an employer, ensure that the mobility budget works properly without losing control over costs and quality? Shortlease increasingly appears to be the answer.

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What exactly is a mobility budget?

A mobility budget is simple and flexible. With a mobility budget, the employer makes a fixed amount per month available for the mobility of an employee. It is up to the employee how he or she fulfills this budget. This can be a car, but also a combination of public transport, bicycle and shared car.

The big advantage for employers: your costs are predictable. You set a budget and the employee is responsible for the implementation himself. There are no long-term lease contracts that you are tied to as an employer, no depreciation risks and no surprises if an employee leaves earlier than expected. How the employee fills in the budget is his or her own choice and responsibility.

For employees, the advantage is the freedom of choice. Those who drive little can choose a cheaper car and spend the remaining budget differently. Those who spend a lot of time on the road choose a car that suits the travel pattern.

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Why a mobility budget is becoming increasingly popular

The upcoming pseudo-final levy reinforces the movement towards the mobility budget. From 2027, employers will pay extra tax on new fossil lease cars that are made available to employees. Do you want to know exactly what this means for your fleet? We explain it in this article: What does the pseudo-final levy mean for your fleet?

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The challenge: what does the employee do with that budget?

In theory, the mobility budget sounds ideal. In practice, employers and employees face a number of challenges.

An employee who was used to a lease car suddenly has to look for a suitable mobility solution himself. That means comparing, concluding contracts, thinking about insurance and maintenance. Not everyone is in the mood or understanding of that. The risk is that employees choose a solution that seems cheap but does not cover everything, or is too expensive, so that the budget is insufficient.

There is another risk for employers: loss of control. If each employee makes their own arrangement, it becomes difficult to keep an overview of the mobility costs and the quality of the vehicles your employees drive around. Representativeness, safety and reliability are still relevant even with a mobility budget.

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Why short lease is a perfect fit for the mobility budget

Shortlease solves exactly those challenges. It offers employees the flexibility that fits a mobility budget, but with the care you expect from a lease structure. At VWP Shortlease, this works like this:

Everything included, no hassle. Just like a traditional lease car, insurance, road tax, maintenance, repairs, tires and replacement transport are included. The employee does not have to arrange anything himself except refueling. No separate insurances, no unexpected garage accounts.

Fits the budget. Because our prices are transparent and all-inclusive, the employee knows exactly what it costs. No hidden costs, no fluctuations. This makes it easy to assess whether a car fits within the mobility budget.

No long-term liabilities. In a traditional leasing contract, you are stuck for years as an employer and employee. With a short lease, this is possible from as little as one month. If the situation changes - new job, different position, less travel - you simply return the car. This fits perfectly with the philosophy of a mobility budget: paying for what you need.

Arranged quickly.An employee who has just received a mobility budget does not want to wait weeks for a car. There are many cars ready in stock at VWP Shortlease. Request today, drive tomorrow.

Wide range, including electric. Whether the employee opts for a compact city car, a spacious family car or an electric model, our range is wide enough to find a suitable car for every travel pattern and budget. And with the increasing tax pressure on fossil cars, electric (short) leasing is becoming increasingly attractive.

Getting started with the mobility budget?

Whether you're already working with a mobility budget or are considering implementing it, short lease is a logical building block in your mobility policy. It offers the flexibility that employees value, the care you need as an employer and the predictable costs that make your financial department happy.

Wondering how short leasing fits into your mobility budget? Contact us for an informal conversation. We would love to look at the possibilities together.

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