What Capabilities Supported the 2026 Employee Vehicle Leasing Recognition?
Smartgroup’s recognition reflects its combination of novated leasing administration, employee education and automotive partnerships.
Through Smartleasing, the company provides calculators and comparison tools that help eligible employees assess estimated costs for electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles. Its services also cover employer implementation, payroll coordination, lease administration and customer support.
In May 2026, Smartgroup announced a partnership with Chery and Omoda Jaecoo, allowing eligible customers to obtain novated lease quotes through a combined network of 91 dealerships. A separate partnership with BYD and DENZA, announced in July 2026, extended this approach to electric vehicle buyers.
Smartgroup also helps employees understand potential benefits under Australia’s Electric Car Discount, including the Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for qualifying electric vehicles.
Its 2025 annual reporting recorded 491,000 active salary packaging customers, 85,300 novated leases under management and 35,200 managed fleet vehicles. These figures demonstrate the scale of its employee services operations.