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Novated lease guides
Free guides for Australians salary packaging a car. Model-specific costs, FBT exemption explained, and how to get the most from your novated lease.
EV model comparison
Best EV for a novated lease in Australia 2025–26
6 models comparedComplete deep-dive on every top-selling EV available on a novated lease — BYD Atto 3, Tesla Model 3, BYD Sealion 7, Zeekr 7X, Kia EV5, and Tesla Model Y. Real costs, battery chemistry explained, charging network realities, and honest assessments of who each model suits.
All FBT exemptAtto 3 from $44,990Model Y from $58,90020 min read
How novated leasing works
What is a novated lease? — complete beginner guide
Start here. How the three-party structure works, salary sacrifice explained, FBT, who qualifies, and how to set one up.
15 min read
EV novated lease — the complete guide
How the FBT exemption works, which EVs qualify, and how to calculate your real savings.
10 min read
How much can I save with a novated lease?
Salary bracket breakdowns showing real tax savings at $70k, $90k, $120k, and $180k.
6 min read
Novated lease vs car loan
Side-by-side comparison of total cost, flexibility, and who each option suits best.
7 min read
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 year lease — which term is best?
ATO residuals, monthly costs, and the real trade-offs across every lease length.
7 min read
What to do at the end of your novated lease
Pay the balloon, refinance, trade in, or start a new lease. Pros and cons of each.
6 min read
Petrol at $2.40/L — should you switch to an EV?
Fuel cost comparison, break-even analysis, and which EV saves the most on running costs.
8 min read
What can you actually expense on a novated lease?
Rego, insurance, electricity, tyres, car wash, tolls, accessories — the full list of what's in and what's out.
7 min read
Novated lease for healthcare workers
Hospital and PBI salary packaging caps ($9,010 and $15,900) explained, how the EV FBT exemption stacks, and who qualifies.
8 min read
What happens to your novated lease when you change jobs?
Your three options: re-novate to a new employer, make personal payments during a gap, or pay out the lease early.
8 min read
Can you novated lease a used car?
Eligibility rules, GST differences between dealer and private sale, EV exemption on used EVs, and real cost comparison.
8 min read
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