The UK government has announced £120m in funding to help drivers and businesses switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles and taxis. This is part of the £2.3 billion effort to help industry and consumers switch to EVs.
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood also confirmed that the department is extending the plug-in van grant for another year.
Greenwood, said: “From van drivers and businesses, to drivers with accessibility needs, bikers and cabbies, today we are making it easier, faster and cheaper for people to switch to electric vehicles.
“By making the transition to zero emissions a success, we’re helping to drive growth all over the UK, putting more money in people’s pockets and rebuilding Britain to deliver our Plan for Change.”
The extension of the plug-in van grant will allow businesses and van drivers to access grants up to £2,500 when buying small vans up to 2.5 tonnes and up to £5,000 for larger vans up to 4.25 tonnes.
The department has also removed the requirement for additional training that is in place only for zero emission vans but not their ICE equivalents. The department is also supporting taxi drivers make the switch to electric by making £4,000 available to buy an iconic zero emission black cab amongst other models/
The plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle grant cap is also being increased from £35,000 to £50,000.
