What is your offset?

Enter your annual income details and ride price to get an estimate of your potential cost offset.

*Offset range applies to employees with a valid salary sacrifice with their employer, and based on the retailer’s quoted price to Workride which may include retailer surcharge.

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We do not record, retain or process this information in any way other than to provide you with this cost offset estimate.

Enter the quoted price from the retailer when
selling to Workride from your chosen store.
Please ask the whether this includes any
retailer surcharge.
Enter your total yearly income from all sources.

Disclaimer: This estimator illustrates the potential impact on take-home pay from Workride, which includes factors like yearly income, Kiwisaver, Student loan, and the Quoted Ride Price. Please note that individual circumstances, such as specific tax obligations and employer schemes, may alter these benefits. This illustration should not be seen as a guarantee of offset. Neither Workride nor its partners bear responsibility for any financial loss or damage stemming from reliance on this information. For advice tailored to your unique situation, we recommend consulting with an independent financial advisor.

Workride cost offsets can vary but the great news is that our estimator offers indicative forecasts.

Please enter your details to see how much you could save.

Take Home Pay Impact

The "Workride Offset" breaks down into two main components: tax savings and the smart use of your income. Due to the salary sacrifice, your taxable income reduces, so you end up paying less tax overall (PAYE + ACC Levy). Additionally, a small portion of the money that used to go towards other commitments, like KiwiSaver or student loans, is now assisting in covering the cost of your ride for an instant benefit.

Ride Price:

Total offset:

With Workride, you're essentially swapping out taxable income for a new ride. The cost of the ride is taken from your pre-tax salary, which lowers your taxable income. With a lower taxable income, you pay less in income tax (PAYE) and ACC Levy, creating tax savings. Instead of paying tax, and then buying a ride with what's left, we help you remove the tax step altogether meaning a lower equivalent cost to you!

Equivalent cost:

This is the total impact on your take-home pay resulting from the pre-tax salary sacrifice, taking into account PAYE and ACC tax savings, as well as any adjustments to Kiwisaver or student loan contributions.

Offset (%):

Your Salary Sacrifice

This is the reduction in your pre-tax salary due to the salary sacrifice.

Current Income:

Pre-Tax Salary Sacrifice:

New Taxable Income:

Your Summary

These are the details about how the Workride benefit scheme will offset the price of an eligible ride and the impact on take home pay due to salary sacrifice.

Your salary sacrifice is pre-tax, which is equivalent to pre-tax.

Your take home pay impact over 12-months will be which is equivalent to .

This is a cost offset of from the quoted ride price when using Workride.

Workride cost offsets can vary but the great news is that our estimator offers indicative forecasts.

Please enter your details to see how much you could save.

  • By choosing a new ride through Workride, you're essentially swapping out taxed income for a new ride. The cost of the ride is taken from your pre-tax salary, which lowers your taxable income. With a lower taxable income, you pay less in income tax (PAYE) and ACC Levy, creating tax savings for you.

    Instead of paying tax, and then buying a ride with what's left, we help you remove the tax step altogether meaning a lower cost to you!

  • The "Workride Offset" breaks down into two main components: tax savings and the smart use of your income. When you join the Workride scheme, you sacrifice a portion of your pre-tax salary for your chosen ride. This action reduces your taxable income, so you end up paying less tax overall. Furthermore, a portion of the money that used to go towards other commitments, like KiwiSaver or student loans, is now assisting in covering the cost of your ride. Together, these factors create a sensation of getting a significant discount on your ride's retail price, making the whole process feel much lighter on your wallet. This combined benefit is what we term the Workride Cost Offset.

    Workride’s 32-63% cost offset range is achievable for employees who can enter a valid salary sacrifice agreement through participating employers. This applies to those working full-time at a minimum of the official NZ living wage, based on a 40-hour work week. For more information and conditions, please consult your employer or reach out to our support team. (Link to contact page)

  • When you choose a bike, e-bike, or scooter through Workride, we purchase that equipment directly from the retailer you’ve selected and provide it to you as part of your ride-to-work benefit.

    The quoted ride price is the total amount Workride pays the retailer for your selected equipment. Retailers have the option to include a surcharge of up to 5% on ride orders when selling to Workride. This ensures all bikes in-store, including sale or clearance stock, can be accessed through Workride, keeping the program fair and sustainable for retail partners.

    We’re committed to delivering a great experience for everyone involved. To help keep your order smooth and stress-free, please let the in-store team know you’re using Workride when you arrive and if the surcharge applies. This ensures you get the best service and everything is processed correctly with no surprises.

  • The term 'Annual Income' refers to the sum of all earnings an individual receives over a year from various sources. This comprehensive total includes wages from primary and secondary employment, as well as any other sources of taxable income reported to the Inland Revenue. For a detailed assessment tailored to your unique financial situation, consulting with your employer or seeking guidance from an independent financial advisor is advisable.

  • Workride offers a cost offset range of 32-63% for employees who enter a valid salary sacrifice agreement through participating employers. This benefit applies to those working full-time at a minimum of the official NZ living wage, based on a 40-hour work week. This covers almost all eligible employees. However, in the very rare case that your cost offset falls below this range, please consult your employer or reach out to our support team for assistance. We are here to help! (Link to contact page)

easy steps.

Your dream bike with a 32-63% offset is only a few steps away. Get your employer on board and enjoy riding for less with Workride.

Then simply register online and then pop in store, we take care of the rest.

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worked example.

Workride operates on a "salary sacrifice" model, where employees opt to reduce their pre-tax salary to lease a bike or scooter. In addition to the tax savings, a small proportion of other contributions like student loans or Kiwisaver may also be redirected towards the ride, depending on its value. At the end of the lease term, employees have the option to receive a gift of the ride equipment from Workride. 
For example, an employee with a $85,000 salary, 4% Kiwisaver, and Student loan,  chooses a Trek Powerfly FS valued at $6380, but it’s on sale in-store at $5200.

Through Workride, they sacrifice $100 pre-tax and their weekly take-home pay impact is only reduced by $49, totalling an annual net contribution of only $2569 towards the ride. This arrangement benefits both the employee and employer, offering tax savings and financial flexibility. (Rounded for simplicity, please use the estimator above).

Wth offsets between 32-63% off the retailers quoted price when selling to Workride, you are set to find that dream bike at a great price.