plug-in van grant

New incentives for electric vans ‘crucial’ to zero-emission transition

Incentivising electric van demand needs to be part of Government plans to help the auto industry hit zero-emission vehicle targets, says AFP.

ZEV Mandate 21 Nov

Demand for new electric vans down year-to-date

The uptake of fully electric vans up to 3.5 tonnes has fallen, down by 7.1%, from 11,414 to 10,602 units, when compared to the same period last year.

registrations 5 Nov

Budget: Fuel duty frozen and hybrids hit by new BIK tax rates

Hybrid cars hammered by company car tax hike in Budget, with zero-emission mileage dropped as a differentiator and rates rising by as much as 13 percentage points.

Tax and Legislation 30 Oct

Opinion: Is the new government prepared to meet its Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate?

Richard Earl, director of research and development at EO Charging, looks at what will drive fleet adoption of EVs to help manufacturers meet Government targets.

opinion 15 Oct

Ford Transit Connect and VW Caddy PHEVs eligible for PiVG

Plug-in hybrid versions of the new Ford Transit Connect and the Volkswagen Caddy will be eligible for the Government's plug-in van grant in the UK.

Van News 20 Aug

Government urged to implement Zero Emission Van Plan

New transport secretary, Louise Haigh, urged to boost electric van uptake by implementing measures outlined in the Zero Emission Van Plan.

electric vans 19 Jul

Opinion: Incentives required in the Budget for net-zero future

Osman Boyner, founder and CEO of Bedeo, wants the Budget to ensure incentives and stability for the commercial vehicle industry beyond the fiscal year into a net-zero future.

Budget 2024 4 Mar

Annual fleet plug-in van grant limit increased by OZEV

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has announced that the annual end-user limit for plug-in van grant applications has been increased with immediate effect.

plug-in van grant 4 May

Tevva founder and CEO, Asher Bennett, in front of Tevva 7.5t battery-electric truck

More Government support needed to accelerate electric truck adoption

Tevva is calling for more Government support to help fleets make the switch to electric by bringing incentives in line with those available in mainland Europe.

Electric trucks 23 Mar

Plug-in van and truck grants extended and eligibility criteria changed

The Government has confirmed that fleets will have access to the plug-in van grant for an additional two years, until 2024/25.

plug-in van grant 15 Mar

Plug-in van grant cut ‘will delay’ switch to electric LCVs

The Government is being warned the decision to reduce the plug-in van grant by up to £1,000 risks delaying the switch from ICE to electric vans.

plug-in van grant 15 Dec

New engines for Citroen Relay with EV option offering 139-mile range

Citroen UK has updated its Relay van range for 2022, featuring two new Euro 6.3 Diesel engines and an electric Relay with up 139 miles of range.

19 Oct

Ford E-Transit electric van being charged

DfT survey shows how electric vans are being deployed and where

Price, size, range and capacity are still barriers to uptake, according to operator responses.

15 Jun

Plug-in grant cut could ‘delay’ fleet electrification

The Government’s decision to cut the plug-in grant is a “retrograde” step and could delay fleet electrification, according to Harris Maxus.

plug-in van grant 23 Mar

Updated: Plug-in van and truck grants cut

The Government has been criticised for cutting the plug-in van and truck grants just as commercial operators begin deploying electric vehicles (EVs).

18 Mar

LEVC’s VN5 plug-in hybrid van claims 58 miles of electric-only range

The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is promising electric-only range of 58 miles from its new VN5 plug-in hybrid van, which goes on sale in November.

8 Jul

Budget 2020: Fuel duty frozen and record cash for roads

The Chancellor says he will maintain the fuel duty freeze, spend billions on roads and incentivise low-emission transport.

12 Mar

HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy

The Government has been accused of ignoring the freight industry, with no mention of HGVs in its ‘Future of Mobility Urban Strategy’ report.

20 Mar

Government extends plug-in van grant

The Government is committing an additional £4 million to the plug-in van grant scheme extending the eligibility to larger electric vehicles.

24 Oct

plug-in van grant

New incentives for electric vans ‘crucial’ to zero-emission transition

Demand for new electric vans down year-to-date

Budget: Fuel duty frozen and hybrids hit by new BIK tax rates

Opinion: Is the new government prepared to meet its Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate?

Ford Transit Connect and VW Caddy PHEVs eligible for PiVG

Government urged to implement Zero Emission Van Plan

Opinion: Incentives required in the Budget for net-zero future

Annual fleet plug-in van grant limit increased by OZEV

More Government support needed to accelerate electric truck adoption

Plug-in van and truck grants extended and eligibility criteria changed

Plug-in van grant cut ‘will delay’ switch to electric LCVs

New engines for Citroen Relay with EV option offering 139-mile range

DfT survey shows how electric vans are being deployed and where

Plug-in grant cut could ‘delay’ fleet electrification

Updated: Plug-in van and truck grants cut

LEVC’s VN5 plug-in hybrid van claims 58 miles of electric-only range

Budget 2020: Fuel duty frozen and record cash for roads

HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy

Government extends plug-in van grant

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

plug-in van grant

New incentives for electric vans ‘crucial’ to zero-emission transition

Demand for new electric vans down year-to-date

Budget: Fuel duty frozen and hybrids hit by new BIK tax rates

Opinion: Is the new government prepared to meet its Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate?

Ford Transit Connect and VW Caddy PHEVs eligible for PiVG

Government urged to implement Zero Emission Van Plan

Opinion: Incentives required in the Budget for net-zero future

Annual fleet plug-in van grant limit increased by OZEV

More Government support needed to accelerate electric truck adoption

Plug-in van and truck grants extended and eligibility criteria changed

Plug-in van grant cut ‘will delay’ switch to electric LCVs

New engines for Citroen Relay with EV option offering 139-mile range

DfT survey shows how electric vans are being deployed and where

Plug-in grant cut could ‘delay’ fleet electrification

Updated: Plug-in van and truck grants cut

LEVC’s VN5 plug-in hybrid van claims 58 miles of electric-only range

Budget 2020: Fuel duty frozen and record cash for roads

HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy

Government extends plug-in van grant

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

Mazda CX-80 first drive | New seven-seat flagship

New Jaguar EV spotted on UK roads

Plans for 2030 petrol and diesel ban promised after crunch talks

Four electric vehicle trends to watch out for