Government are to provide grants up to 20% on electric vans, the top level will be £8000 and they are hoping to encourage the purchasing of ultra low carbon vehicles, the discount is meant to make them affordable.
The other benefit to companies cashing in on this scheme is that their running costs will decrease dramatically, Transport Minister Norman Baker said “Electric vehicles are the arrowhead for a low carbon revolution in motoring and as more models come to market we’ll begin to see sales gather pace, further adding “Car buyers have had a year to take advantage of our £5000 grant and not its time for van buyers to get their chance to go electric. This is great news for businesses given the lower running costs of these vehicles – fleet buyers tell us that this is one of the most important factors influencing their decision on what to buy.”
Business Minister Mark Prisk said “Supporting ultra-low carbon technology in vans makes sense. An upfront purchase grant, when combined with lower running costs and tax benefits, can make switching to an ultra-low carbon van an attractive choice for businesses. The technology also fits well with a large portion of the van market that relies on short urban trips to and from base.”